Vista’s First Dia de Los Muertos Family Festival
Vista’s Inaugural Día de los Muertos Festival 2026
Celebrate culture, community, and tradition at Vista’s Inaugural Día de los Muertos Festival, happening Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM along South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, California.
This free, family-friendly Día de los Muertos celebration in North County San Diego brings the community together for a vibrant day honoring the lives and memories of loved ones through Mexican and Indigenous traditions.
Families can experience traditional ofrendas, live music and entertainment, Ballet Folklórico, cultural performances and demonstrations, a Catrina contest, sugar skull decorating, children’s activities, local food, artisan vendors, community organizations, and more throughout the South Santa Fe corridor.
More than a festival, the event is an opportunity to introduce children and families to the meaning behind Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) while celebrating the art, music, food, traditions, and people that make our region special.
📍 South Santa Fe Avenue – Vista, CA 92084
🗓 Sunday, October 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
🎟 FREE Admission | Family Friendly
Presented by The Movement Brand in partnership with Ascend Coffee Roasters and The Commons Venue, the inaugural festival also highlights the businesses and community of Vista’s South Santa Fe corridor through the Discover South Santa Fe campaign.
Whether you’re searching for family events in San Diego, things to do with kids in North County San Diego, Día de los Muertos celebrations, free events in Vista, Mexican cultural festivals, or October events in San Diego, Vista’s inaugural Día de los Muertos Festival invites the entire community to come together, remember, celebrate, and experience tradition on South Santa Fe.
