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Welcome to October in Sacramento! Along with crisp mornings, sunny afternoons and streets filled with amber leaves, Sacramento brings a host of chilling and thrilling arts and cultural events to help you celebrate the season.
If you’re looking for art that will get you into the festive spirit, you’ll want to check out these seasonal events.
The Souls of the City DÍa de los Muertos Festival in Old Sacramento makes its return on Saturday, Oct. 26. This annual event, hosted by arts and culture nonprofit Sol Collective, recognizes the Mesoamerican tradition and holiday of DÍa de los Muertos — or Day of the Dead. This festival is a vibrant cultural event that includes ceremonial dance, live music and the building of ofrendas (altars) to honor the dead. It’s a time to celebrate with family and welcome the spirits of those who have passed on. Bring a photo of a loved one to place on the altar and enjoy making sugar skulls and flower crowns while perusing handmade art and crafts.