Dia de los Muertos Story Time and Crafts — Hayward, CA

Dia de los Muertos Story Time and Crafts — Event Details

📍 Venue: Hayward Area Historical Society — Hayward, CA
📅 Dates: Saturday, October 17, 2026
🕐 Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🎫 Price: Free entry
👶 Ages: Family
🚗 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

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

🎃 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

When is Dia de los Muertos Story Time and Crafts?
Dia de los Muertos Story Time and Crafts takes place Saturday, October 17, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.

Is Dia de los Muertos Story Time and Crafts free?
Free entry. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.