Bowers Museum Mexican Day of the Dead — Santa Ana, CA

Bowers Museum Mexican Day of the Dead — Event Details

📍 Venue: Bowers Museum — 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
📅 Dates: Sunday, November 1, 2026
🕐 Hours: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
🎫 Price: Free
👶 Ages: All ages; family festival
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Everyone — a gorgeous cultural celebration of life and remembrance.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Check for workshops — sugar-skull decorating and face-painting sessions fill up early.

🎃 Come with respect — this is a meaningful cultural tradition; admire ofrendas without touching them.

🎃 Bring a photo for community altars — many events invite you to add a loved one’s photo to a shared ofrenda.

🎃 Try the pan de muerto — the traditional bread of the dead is a must.

🎃 Evenings are magical — candlelit altars after dark are the most moving (and photogenic).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone attend?
Yes — Día de los Muertos celebrations welcome everyone. Come to honor, learn, and celebrate respectfully.

When is Bowers Museum Mexican Day of the Dead?
Bowers Museum Mexican Day of the Dead takes place Sunday, November 1, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.

Is Bowers Museum Mexican Day of the Dead free?
Free. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.