Día de Muertos Celebración: Ceremony, Ofrenda, Son Jarocho & Food!

Come celebrate Dia de Muertos with us at La Peña in Berkeley, CA! Join us at La Peña Cultural Center on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM for our annual family-friendly Día de Muertos with an altar, bilingual children’s storytime, craftmaking, ceremony, and a son jarocho concert followed by a fandango (bring your instruments!). Honor your ancestors and guide the spirits of your loved once to rest in power as we seek harmony with the land and with one another with a Ceremony of the Four Directions. All ages welcome, so bring your whole family! Reserve your free ticket today, and consider adding a donation at checkout to help us keep programs like this open to everyone. RSVP to get event updates. • $10-$15 suggested per community member • $20-$30 recommended for family of 4+ What to Expect: • 5:00 PM: Los Cilantros (restaurant inside La Peña) opens for dinner with a special Día de Muertos dinner menu. Food & drinks for purchase. • 5:30 PM: Bilingual Storytime. English/Spanish stories with children's librarian Mr. Juan from Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library. • Craftmaking and kids' activities. Hands-on ways for children to learn about and celebrate Día de Muertos. • 6:30 PM: Altar Ceremony and Community Ofrenda. We gather outdoors for a Ceremony of the Four Directions and begin a shared ofrenda. Bring food, candles, or photos to offer. Items left on the altar stay overnight, so please don't bring anything you want back. • 7:30 to 9:00 PM: Live Music and Jam Session. Bring your instruments and play along by the altar. • Son Jarocho Fandango. We close the night with a lively fandango celebrating life and community through traditional Mexican rhythms. • Art and handcrafted goods. Browse and buy from local artisans. This event is a collaboration with Mayra Hernández and María De La Rosa. We’re honored to create a space that celebrates the richness of Día de Muertos through ceremony, music, and community. — Support Free Programs at La Peña Become a La Peña Member and enjoy a 25% discount on tickets plus exclusive perks year-round at Lapena.org/members or make a one-time gift at Lapena.org/donate to support La Peña and help sustain free, accessible programs like Las Mermeladas. — Accessibility • La Peña is a wheelchair-accessible venue with step-less entry, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms. • Masks are strongly encouraged. If you’re experiencing COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, please consider staying home to protect our community. HEPA air purifiers operate throughout our space. • All-gender restrooms available For accessibility requests, please contact us at least one week in advance. Email us at [email protected]