LHYAC 9th Annual Dia de los Muertos: Days of Remembrance

The Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center is marking its ninth year of Dia de los Muertos with an evening called Days of Remembrance. The listing asks neighbors to come together in person, and that is the heart of it: a community night built around remembering the people who came before us.

LHYAC is a City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs arts space. It runs music and arts education programs for the Lincoln Heights community, so this is a neighborhood event rather than a big commercial festival. If you are lining up things to do in Los Angeles this month, it is a good low-key pick for families, students and anyone who wants a quieter take on the holiday.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 4:00 to 8:30 PM Where: LHYAC, 2911 Altura Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031 Price: Free

What to expect

The organizers have not published a full schedule, so check the event page before you go for the latest details. Dia de los Muertos gatherings at community arts centers often center on altars, or ofrendas, where families place photos, flowers and favorite foods for loved ones who have died. Marigolds, candles and papel picado are the classic touches, and the event poster leans on exactly that imagery, with a flaming sacred heart, skulls and flowers in bright color.

Because LHYAC is an arts education space, expect the evening to reflect that creative mission. Treat that as context, not a program promise, and confirm activities with the venue.

Practical info

The event runs from 4:00 to 8:30 PM, and the listing shows no ticket price, so plan on free admission. Arrive earlier in the evening if you want time to take everything in at an easy pace. The center sits on Altura Street in the 90031 ZIP code, in the Lincoln Heights area northeast of downtown, so street parking and rideshare drop-offs are the usual options for a neighborhood venue. Leave a little extra time to find a spot.

If you want to bring something meaningful, a photo of someone you are remembering is a thoughtful gesture at an event like this, though you should check with the organizers about whether they are collecting offerings for an altar.

Planning your weekend

November is crowded with Dia de los Muertos programming across the city, from large cemetery celebrations to small neighborhood nights like this one. Saturday evening makes this an easy addition to your LA events this weekend list if you are already out east of downtown. Browse the rest of our festivals coverage for more ways to mark the holiday.

Details come from the public event listing, so confirm times and activities with LHYAC before heading out.