Sherman Heights Dia De Los Muertos, San Diego – 2026
October 15 – November 2
The Tradition Continues!
The Día de los Muertos celebration at the Sherman Heights Community Center is a weeks-long community festivity that preserves the Day of the Dead tradition, itself a millennial practice. This celebration began in 1994, when Sr. Sandoval, a local resident approached the Center requesting a space to create an altar in honor of his loved ones during Día de Los Muertos.
Over the years the festivity has grown to include onsite community altars, front-yard altars throughout the neighborhood, craft workshops, online tutorials and videos, an activity guide, student tours and food tastings, a procession and fundraising event. The tradition is a joyous occasion when the memory of our ancestors and the continuity of life is celebrated. Festivities are open to the public.
Noche de Mole is on October 15 – (Fundraiser) Night of friends, family, and delicious Mexican food and drinks!
Ofrendas (Altars) are displayed from October 15 – November 2 – Self guided Altar tours.
Procession is on November 2 – Muertos Candlelight Procession with live music and traditional dancers in honor of our ancestors & loved ones who have passed away.
Please visit shermanheightscc.org/ddlm
