Across Los Angeles, Día de los Muertos celebrations honor loved ones who have passed and celebrate the beauty of life through art, music, food, and remembrance. From community altars to large-scale festivals, ofrendas across the county reflect the stories, cultures, and memories that make Los Angeles shine.

Continue reading to explore some of this year’s events.

Ongoing Events

Community Altars | Olvera Street Plaza
Now - November 2, 2025

Explore beautifully crafted ofrendas throughout the plaza, each created by community members to honor ancestors and celebrate the enduring traditions of Día de los Muertos.

Beloved Pets Ofrenda | Los Angeles Zoo
Open weekends now - November 2nd, 2025, 10 am - 4 pm

Now in its fifth year, the Beloved Pets Ofrenda at the Los Angeles Zoo, created with Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center for the Arts & Education, invites guests to honor their late animal companions with photos, drawings, and handmade frames. This community altar celebrates the enduring bond between people and pets through the spirit of Día de los Muertos.

Nine-Day Ofrenda Exhibition | Gloria Molina Grand Park
Now - November 2, 2025, 8 am - 9 pm

Experience a stunning outdoor exhibition of community ofrendas, each honoring loved ones through art, memory, and tradition. Free and open daily at Gloria Molina Grand Park.

Danza de la Muerte | Olvera Street Plaza Stage
Now - November 2, 2025, 6 pm

Presented by Teatro del Barrio, this vibrant theatrical performance brings to life the story of Día de los Muertos, blending movement, music, and ancestral storytelling in the heart of Olvera Street.

Novenario Procession | Olvera Street Plaza
Now - November 2, 2025, 7 pm

Join the Novenario Procession, a nightly parade of remembrance filled with color, music, and community spirit, honoring loved ones and celebrating life.

One Time Events

Día de los Muertos | Villa Parke Community Center
Friday, October 24, 2025, 5 pm - 9 pm

Join friends and neighbors at Villa Parke Community Center for Pasadena’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Enjoy dance performances, arts and crafts, food, and beautifully crafted ofrendas honoring loved ones who have passed. This free, family event celebrates community, culture, and remembrance.

Entertainment & Face Painting | Olvera Street Plaza
October 25-26 & November 1-2, 2025, beginning at 11 am

Enjoy festive weekend entertainment and colorful face painting for all ages as part of Olvera Street’s beloved celebration.

Opening Celebration: Downtown Día de los Muertos | Gloria Molina Grand Park
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11 am - 4 pm

Kick off the festivities at Grand Avenue Arts All Access: Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos Opening Celebration. Enjoy music, dance, art, and the unveiling of community ofrendas in this vibrant celebration of life and memory.

2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Cultural Festival | Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetery
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12 pm - 4 pm

Join Roosevelt Memorial Park for its 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Cultural Festival, a joyful community celebration honoring loved ones with live music, performances, and cultural traditions that bring remembrance to life.

2025 Día de los Muertos Festival | MOLAA
Sunday, October 26th, 11 am - 4:15 pm

MOLAA’s free Día de los Muertos Festival returns, celebrating the theme of Resilience, honoring the strength of our community and the enduring legacy of ancestors. Enjoy family-friendly activities, art, music, and more.

Día de Muertos Community Wellness Day | Las Fotos Project
Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3 pm - 6 pm

Hosted by Las Fotos Project in collaboration with Polo’s Pantry and sponsored by Youth to the People, this Día de Muertos–themed community wellness day features candle-making, frame decorating, face painting, a clothing swap, and a photobooth. Enjoy tamales, refreshments, and free produce while supplies last, plus a community ofrenda by Self Help Graphics & Art.

San Pedro’s 14th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival | Downtown San Pedro (6th & Mesa)Sunday, October 26, 2025, 3 pm - 9:30 pm

Join Angelenos for San Pedro’s 14th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of Latin and Mexican heritage. Enjoy live entertainment, food, crafts, an altar contest, and festive costumes throughout historic downtown San Pedro.

Día de los Muertos Celebration of Life | Los Angeles Community HospitalsThursday, October 30, 2025, 4 pm - 8 pm

Celebrate life and remembrance at this free community event featuring Aztec dancers, arts and crafts, face painting, and food. Bring photos of loved ones to add to the community altar and light a candle in their honor.

Sugar Skulls: Día de los Muertos Craft | Van Nuys Branch LibraryFriday, October 31, 2025, 4 pm

Celebrate Día de los Muertos by decorating your own sugar skulls (calaveras) with sequins, glitter, foil, and feathers. This free in-person craft event is designed for teens but open to all ages, with supplies for up to 20 participants. Presented with support from the Library Foundation of Los Angeles.

Día de los Muertos Celebration | La Puente Community CenterSaturday, November 1, 2025, 11 am - 5 pm

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in La Puente with a day full of color, music, and community. Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food, local booths, a car show, and live music honoring life, memory, and tradition.

26th Annual Día de los Muertos | Hollywood ForeverSaturday, November 1, 2025, 1 pm - 1:30 am

A full day of art, music, and remembrance. Three separate ticketed sessions ($12 - $29) will feature more than 50 altars, Aztec ritual performances, arts and crafts, and culinary vendors. Enjoy a special screening of Disney Pixar’s Coco and a drone show during evening events.

Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Pier | Santa Monica Pier
Saturday, November 1, 3 pm - 10 pm 

Presented by Northgate Market, the Santa Monica Pier’s Día de los Muertos Celebration transforms the historic Merry Go-Round into a vibrant community ofrenda with art by Sylvia Sanchez, live performances, and family activities. Enjoy Aztec blessings, Ballet Folklórico, and mariachi at this free, family-friendly event.

Self Help Graphics & Art Día de los Muertos Celebration | LA County Civic Center Park
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 3 pm - 8 pm (Procession begins at 2 pm)

Now in its 51st year, Self Help Graphics & Art’s Día de los Muertos celebration features a procession from Mariachi Plaza to East L.A. Civic Center, live entertainment, danza blessings, and a Muertos Market.

Glendale Día de los Muertos | Glendale Central Library

Saturday, November 1, 2025, 3 pm - 7 pm

Celebrate life, culture, and remembrance at Glendale’s annual Día de los Muertos presented by the City of Glendale and Glendale Library, Arts & Culture. Enjoy Aztec and Ballet Folklórico performances, bilingual storytime, children’s crafts, and family activities. This free community celebration honors loved ones through music, art, and tradition.

Día de los Muertos | Plaza de la Raza
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 5 pm - 9:30 pm

Experience a lively evening at Plaza de la Raza with youth performances, Danza Azteca, art workshops, and community altars that celebrate cultural expression through art, dance, and music.

Día de Muertos 1st Street Community Block Party | Mariachi Plaza
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 6 pm - 10 pm

The 1st Street Business Association hosts its annual block party with music, art, and tradition filling Boyle Heights. Enjoy face painting, artisan vendors, community altars, and live performances from mariachi bands and folklórico dancers.

Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Pier | Santa Monica Pier

Sunday, November 2, 11 am - 7 pm

Presented by Northgate Market, the Santa Monica Pier’s Día de los Muertos Celebration transforms the historic Merry Go-Round into a vibrant community ofrenda with art by Sylvia Sanchez, live performances, and family activities. Enjoy Aztec blessings, Ballet Folklórico, and mariachi at this free, family-friendly event.

Noche de los Muertos | Gloria Molina Grand ParkSunday, November 2, 2025, 3 pm - 7 pm

Close out the season with Noche de los Muertos, the official Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos Closing Celebration. Gather with the community for an evening of live performances, food, and remembrance under the night sky.

Día de los Muertos 2025 | Covina Hills, Glendale, Cypress & Cathedral CitySunday, November 2, 2025, 12 - 3 pm

Join us for Día de los Muertos 2025, a joyful afternoon honoring loved ones through remembrance, art, and tradition. Festivities will take place across Covina Hills, Glendale, Cypress, and Cathedral City, featuring community altars, music, and family-friendly activities that celebrate life and legacy.

Día de los Muertos at Glendale Community College | Glendale Community College

November 5, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Join Glendale Community College for its 6th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration featuring art, music, and cultural programming across campus. Enjoy painting activities, a discussion led by Dr. Wendy Fonarow, and a live Mexhica Tribu-Quetzally Aztec dance performance in Vaquero Plaza. Free and open to the public, this annual event honors the spirits of loved ones through community, learning, and tradition.

Fun Fridays Market: Día de los Muertos | Lakewood CenterFriday, November 7, 2025, 5 pm - 9 pm

Celebrate Día de los Muertos, presented by Angel City Market and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy 70+ vendors, food, carnival games, a live DJ, and family activities including free face painting and photos with Miguel from Coco. This festive, all-ages event offers free parking and community fun.

Fiesta del Día de los Muertos | Floricanto Center for the Performing ArtsSaturday, November 8, 8 pm & Sunday, November 9, 6 pm

The Floricanto Center for the Performing Arts marks its 25th annual Día de los Muertos celebration with a dynamic stage production exploring community, loss, and love through Chicano dance and storytelling, guided by La Catrina.

Have an ofrenda or event to add?

If there are other Día de los Muertos celebrations or ofrendas you’d like to share, email us at connect@la2050.org so we can continue uplifting Los Angeles’ vibrant cultural traditions.

Photos (top to bottom): Beloved Pets Ofrenda at the LA Zoo, Día De Los-Muertos at Grand Park, Noche De Ofrenda at Self Help Graphics.