Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at two locations in downtown Santa Paula on Sunday, October 29, 2023! This free, family-friendly community celebration at the Santa Paula Art Museum and Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery offers traditional craft-making activities, music, altar installations, and more. Día de los Muertos attire is encouraged! Admission is free for everyone.

Visitors can begin at either of the two locations and proceed to the next. Free parking is available at Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery and the Santa Paula Art Museum. Hours and activities vary by location. Please see the schedule of events below:

Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center
123 N 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Día de los Muertos activities from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Santa Paula Art Museum in partnership with Santa Paula artist Checkos (a.k.a. Sergio Martinez) will offer traditional art-making activities for the whole family. Born and raised in Mexico, Checkos now lives in Santa Paula where he has painted numerous public murals around the city. With Checkos’ work as inspiration, families can create their own mini-ofrendas to honor loved ones, plus papel picado, mixed media calaveras, and more.

Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery
380 Cemetery Road
Día de los Muertos activities from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.dignitymemorial.com

In honor of Día de los Muertos, Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery will celebrate with a day of festivities for family and friends. Build an ofrenda on a loved one’s grave or contribute to a community altar. Have your face painted, decorate a sugar skull, and participate in various craft activities. Visit vendors and enjoy a tamale or cup of champurrado! Experience Aztec and Folklórico dancers and listen to Mariachi music. Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. with the blessing of graves to follow by Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.