Browse the list below to find City-hosted activities in San Luis Obispo. Check out the SLO Happenings app for an up-to-date listing of public and private events in the City. Review the Government Meetings calendar for information on upcoming Advisory Body and Council hearings.

Dia de los Muertos Festival

A multi-cultural celebration of life and remembrance of those who have passed away.

  • AgesALL
  • CostFREE
  • DaysSaturday

Dia de los Muertos event flyerThe annual Día de los Muertos festival in San Luis Obispo, hosted by the Latino Outreach Council at Mission Plaza, is a free, community-centered celebration that honors deceased loved ones.

The event includes traditional elements like altars called ofrendas, performances by Aztec and folklorico dancers, mariachi music, a costume contest, and vendors selling food and crafts. It also features family-friendly activities like face painting and Latin dancing.  

Hosted by the Latino Outreach Council, which is celebrating 31 years on the central coast! LOC was established in 1994 to serve as a community network, building bridges between resources and the Latino community. We are committed to supporting and offering community programs and events to educate and raise cultural awareness in our county and to enhance opportunities for the Latino/Hispanic community to participate in the affairs of our region. 

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