Día de los Muertos Events in Sacramento for Families 2026
Families can celebrate Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) and honor loved ones throughout the Sacramento Area. From sugar skull decorating to community ofrendas, there are many Día de los Muertos events in Sacramento for kids of all ages.
While Día de los Muertos is officially on November 1 and 2, right after Halloween, many Day of the Dead events will be happening in October.
The popular Annual El Panteón de Sacramento takes place for two days at the Latino Center for Arts and Culture. Younger kids will appreciate Día de los Muertos Community Night at the Sacramento Children’s Museum, as well as the Day of the Dead Celebration at Fairytale Town. Several Día de los Muertos 5k runs also occur.
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Sacramento Area Día de los Muertos Events 2026
Dia de Los Muertos Programming: Plaster Masks
Join The Washington Neighborhood Center for Dia de Los Muertos Programming: Plaster Masks on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is a free program for all ages. Kids should dress for mess and will create a personal mask made of plaster. While this is a free event, pre-registration is required.
Dia de Los Muertos: Paper Marigolds
As part of a Dia de Los Muertos series, kids of all ages can create Paper Marigolds in a free workshop on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Washington Neighborhood Center in Sacramento. Create a bouquet for an ofrenda. This is a free event, but registration is required.
Woodland Día de Muertos Celebration
The 4th annual Woodland Día de Muertos Celebration takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Woodland United Methodist Church. There will be Ofrendas, music, food, and more at this free family-friendly community celebration.
California Museum Día de los Muertos Fiesta
NOTE: This event is sold out for 2026. The California Museum will be having a family-friendly Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event will also celebrate the Grand opening of Sendero de las Almas Luminosas (Path of the Luminous Souls). There will be sugar skull workshops, interactive activities (for ages 3+), Aztec…
Dia de Los Muertos: Shoe Box Ofrendas
As part of a Dia de Los Muertos series, kids of all ages can create Shoe Box Ofrendas in a free workshop on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Washington Neighborhood Center in Sacramento. Create an ofrenda tailored to a loved one. This is a free event, but registration is required.
I Love Sugar Skulls Workshops
Join the California Museum for their I Love Sugar Skulls Workshops on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Pre-registration is required and includes admission to the California Museum, including the new Sendero de las Almas Luminosas (Path of the Luminous Souls) exhibit.
Día De Los Muertos Celebration (Galt)
Join the City of Galt for a free Día De Los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Galt-Arno Cemetery (14180 Joy Drive). The day of remembrance will include a dove release, live entertainment, car show, vendors, and more.
Día de los Muertos (Tahoe Park)
A free Día de los Muertos event will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sacramento in the Tahoe Park neighborhood. Families can decorate plastic skulls, masks, and headbands at this creative event.
Día de los Muertos: A Celebration of Life & Remembrance
A free Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration will take place at Arden Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The event will include sugar skull decorating, interactive workshops, and live performances.
Dia de los Miles
The Dia de los Miles race will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at District 56 in Elk Grove. There will be a 5k and kids' fun runs for ages 12 and under. Strollers are welcome on the course.
Día de los Muertos in Northgate Park
Día de los Muertos takes place on Sunday, October 26, 2026 in Northgate Park (Natomas). There will be community altars, ballet folklirico, vendors, music, and more.
Community Ofrenda Workshop and Display (North Highlands)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Recreation Center in North Highlands at a free family-friendly event. There will be workshops for sugar skulls, papel picado, and more. The Recreation Center will also have an ofrenda from October 27 – November 3, 2026 that the community can add flower and…
Day of the Dead Celebration
The Esparto Regional Library in Yolo County will have a free Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Families can decorate a sugar skull and add mementos and photos to the community altar.
Día de los Muertos: Sugar Skull Decorating
Decorate sugar skulls at the Winters Community Library on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at this free Día de los Muertos event for kids.
Trunk or Treat & Día de los Muertos
Families can head to a Trunk or Treat & Día de los Muertos on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at César E. Chávez Elementary School. This is a free community event where kids can trick-or-treat, do face painting, play games, and enjoy cultural performances. There will be a costume contest and vendors will be on-site for…
El Panteón de Sacramento
The Annual El Panteón de Sacramento takes place for two days on October 30 & 31, 2026. Celebrate arts and culture during Día de los Muertos with 30+ community altars, music, and more. Pay tribute to loved ones at this popular community event at the Latino Center of Arts and Culture.
Día de los Muertos Night Market
A free and family-friendly Día de los Muertos Night Market will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Kulture at Placita MX in Sacramento. There will be live music and vendors.
Día De Los Muertos 5k Race
The Día De Los Muertos 5k Race will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The race will occur at North Natomas Regional Park on a fully paved loop around the park. The course is flat and strollers are welcome.
Día de los Muertos (Roseville)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at a family-friendly festival on Halloween, October 31, 2026 at Vernon Street Town Square in Roseville. This free festival will even have a trunk-or-treat and costume contest. There will be Aztec dancers, mariachi, live music, crafts, a sugar skull station food, a community altar, and more.
TANA’s Día de Muertos Celebration (Woodland)
TANA’s Día de Muertos Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Woodland. This family-friendly event will have interactive crafts, life-size paper-mâché sculptures, and a community altar from 4pm to 7pm.
Día de los Muertos (Sacramento Children’s Museum)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Sacramento Children's Museum on Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Rancho Cordova. Kids will be able to add mementos to the museum's ofrenda and decorate sugar skulls. This event is included with regular museum admission.
Day of the Dead Celebration (Fairytale Town)
A Day of the Dead Celebration will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Fairytale Town. There will be face painting, stories, and crafting sugar skull masks. Families can add mementos to the ofrenda.
Día de los Muertos at Dave’s Pumpkin Patch
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Dave's Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, November 1, 2026. There will be Mariachi performances, face painting, and an Ofrenda that visitors can contribute photos and notes.
Día de los Muertos Doll Making Workshop
Children ages 8-14 can attend a Día de los Muertos Mexican Lupita Doll Making Workshop with artist Ramon Garcia on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Library. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. Materials for children will be provided.
Día de los Muertos (Lincoln)
The Annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Beermann Plaza in Lincoln takes place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The free event will have community altars, cultural performances, live music, vendors, and more.
Dia De Los Muertos (St. Mary’s Cemetery)
Dia De Los Muertos at St. Mary's Cemetery in Sacramento takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026. There will be a procession, mass, and Kalpulli Itzkuauhtli with the Sacra danza community.
Teen Dia de los Muertos Celebration
A Teen Dia de los Muertos Celebration takes place on Monday, November 2, 2026 at the Woodland Public Library. Teens can decorate sugar skulls at this free event. While the event is free, registration is required.
