Solana Beach celebrates Dia de los Muertos / Day of the Dead on Sunday, October 23, 2026, from 10am - 4pm at La Colonia Park (715 Valley Ave).
The event will include chalk drawings on the sidewalk for impromptu displays. There will be live entertainment with performances by an Aztec dance troupe, a Mariachi band and a Ballet Folklórico ensemble. There will also be a screening of the 2014 animated film, “The Book of Life.”
The deadline to reserve an alter space is October 16th. Chalk altar space will be available the day of the event. No registration is required.