Forest Lawn will celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with in-person events at four of its locations, bringing the vibrant traditions of the Mexican holiday to Southern California. For each of the four events, marigolds, handcrafted Catrina and alebrijes (spirit guide) artworks and brightly colored community ofrendas (altars) will transform the Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks into radiant and majestic spaces for remembrance. Folklorico dance and mariachi music performances, arts & crafts, face painting, food, and refreshments will set a lively backdrop for the community to savor the holiday, light candles, place photographs and mementos on altars, and retell stories that keep the memories of generations of loved ones alive.
The free, family-friendly events will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 12:00–3:00 PM at Forest Lawn’s Covina Hills, Cypress, and Glendale locations, and on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 PM at Forest Lawn-Cathedral City.
Highlights for the Día de los Muertos celebrations include:
-Folklorico dance and mariachi music performances
-Bob Baker Marionette performances at Covina Hills, Cypress, and Glendale locations
-Community ofrendas (altars) presentations
-Handcrafted Catrina and alebrijes (spirit animal) art works
-Arts & crafts, face painting, and refreshments
-Food trucks and carts with delicious offerings
-About Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead):