🎃 San Francisco, CA · Halloween 2026
NightLife: Día de los Muertos — San Francisco, CA
NightLife: Día de los Muertos brings Halloween to San Francisco for the 2026 season — thursday, october 22, 2026 at California Academy of Sciences.
🎯 SAN FRANCISCO, CA📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026📍 California Academy of Scienc🔞 21+ ONLY🎟 FREE ENTRY
Follow the organizer:
Experience the color and heart of Día de los Muertos at NightLife: Día de los Muertos in San Francisco: altars, art, food, and performances celebrating remembrance and life.
NightLife: Día de los Muertos — Event Details
📍 Venue: California Academy of Sciences — 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
📅 Dates: Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕐 Hours: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎫 Price: Free entry
👶 Ages: 21+
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.calacademy.org/nightlife
🎃 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 NightLife: Día de los Muertos?
NightLife: Día de los Muertos takes place Thursday, October 22, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.
Is NightLife: Día de los Muertos free?
Free entry. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.
