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SoCal Community Events Calendar

From cultural festivals to exhibition openings, Southern California has something for everyone. Here are some of the best events around.

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ALBERT REYES'S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY MACABRE

Eastern Projects Gallery (Los Angeles)
Free

A group exhibition curated by LA artist Albert Reyes, bringing together 80 artists in a celebration of the strange, the dark, the humorous, and the unexpected.

La Llorona / Pulse

Billy Wilder Theater (Los Angeles )
Free

In Jayro Bustamante’s film, La Llorona's cries are intertwined with calls for social justice and solidarity within Indigenous communities.

Dia de los Muertos at El Presidio

El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park (Santa Barbara)
Free

Rooted in Indigenous and Latinx traditions, Día de los Muertos honors those who have passed with vibrant offerings, meaningful rituals, and joyful community gathering.

Dia de los Muertos at Smiley Park

Smiley Park (Redlands)
Free

Join us in celebrating Dia de Los Muertos with crafts, music, and food.

Sensory Sundays

The Children's Museum at La Habra (La Habra)
$7

Sensory-friendly Sunday is our program for children with autism, sensory processing differences, and other special needs.

Canoga Park Youth Arts Center: Día De Los Muertos Old Hollywood - Art Exhibit

Canoga Park Youth Arts Center (Canoga Park)
Free

A stunning showcase of artwork created by the students of local schools and their after-school program.

Día de los Muertos Family Festival

Bowers Museum (Santa Ana)
Free

A vibrant Día de los Muertos family festival honoring the cherished memories of loved ones who have passed.

Dia de los Muertos Festival

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center (Fullerton)
Free

We will have festive activities for the whole family.

Día de los Muertos at Forest Lawn

Forest Lawn-Covina Hills (Covina)
Free

The free, family-friendly events will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

First Sundays: Dia de los Muertos

Museum of Riverside (Riverside)
Free

It’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)! Join the Museum of Riverside for November’s First Sundays as we talk about the history

Dia de los Muertos Downtown Ventura

Downtown Ventura
Free

Welcome to Downtown Ventura’s largest event of the year!

Laguna Live! at the Museum: Laguna Beach Chamber Singers - Brushstrokes

Laguna Art Museum (Laguna Beach)
$14

These choral works form a gallery of musical “brushstrokes,” celebrating the beauty of the world around us.

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