🎃 Oceanside, CA · Halloween 2026
Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival (25th Annual) — Oceanside, CA
Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival (25th Annual) brings Halloween to Oceanside for the 2026 season — oct 25, 2026 at Civic Center Plaza.
🎯 OCEANSIDE, CA📅 Oct 25, 2026📍 Civic Center Plaza👨👩👧 ALL AGES🎟 FREE ENTRY
Follow the organizer:
Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival (25th Annual) brings Día de los Muertos to life in Oceanside — marigold arches, candlelit ofrendas, live music, and traditional dance honoring loved ones. A beautiful, moving celebration open to all.
Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival (25th Annual) — Event Details
📍 Venue: Civic Center Plaza — 300 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
📅 Dates: Oct 25, 2026
🕐 Hours: 10am-4pm
🎫 Price: Free admission
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 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
Is Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival (25th Annual) free?
Free admission. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.
Can anyone attend?
Yes — Día de los Muertos celebrations welcome everyone. Come to honor, learn, and celebrate respectfully.
When is Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival (25th Annual)?
Oceanside Día de los Muertos Festival (25th Annual) takes place Oct 25, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.
