Where to celebrate Dia de los Muertos around San Diego

Stroll through Old Town with live performances, dozens of unique ofrendas, arts and crafts, markets, face-painting and other activities all weekend. 

Downtown Chula Vista is hosting its 4th annual celebration with ofrendas and catrín and catrina ensemble contests, live music and dance performances, a car show, crafts, food and an artisan market.

• When and where: Saturday 3pm-8pm at Memorial Park and along Third Avenue and Park Way 

Gaslamp Quarter will be bustling with street performances, low rider altars, art and decorations, face-painting, live music and food. 

• When and where: Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-6pm along 5th Avenue downtown

City Heights will kick off its annual event with a parade followed by live entertainment, a catrina outfit contest, food and raffles. 

• When and where: Saturday, 11am until at least 5pm at Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park. Meet at Joyner Elementary for the parade at 10am.

The Sherman Heights Community Center caps off its weeks-long 30th annual celebration with community altars, music, food, family-friendly activities and a candlelight procession. 

• When and where: Saturday, 2-9pm at the Sherman Heights Community Center

The California Center for the Arts' festival in Escondido will have an artwalk and interactive mural, community altars, a catrina contest, live entertainment, food trucks, a bar, and other vendors and activities.

• When and where: Friday, 4-9pm at the venue