The ethereal Catrinas that grace the Third Street Promenade have become stunning signs of the season in Santa Monica. You can view these "larger-than-life" 14-foot artworks, sculptures created by artist Ricardo Soltero, by dancing by a festivity that embraces all that the Día de los Muertos figures symbolize.

Head to museums for family-friendly music and activities, join an outdoor lantern procession, or feast and dance at restaurants and bars.

Plus, Halloween offerings around town and IAMA Theatre Company's latest performance, given at the unveiling of a luxury hotel in Laguna Beach.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Oregon with art installations, ofrendas, live music and cultural festivities honoring life and remembering loved ones who have died.

Our first-ever Dia de los Muertos digital altar will feature the names and photos of readers’ loved ones. Submissions close Oct. 30.

The second annual event is hosted by Festival Dia de los Muertos Amarillo, Tx, Amarillo Council for the Latino Arts and Balu Productions. Along with the celebration, attendees can enjoy live music, dance performances, local artists and vendors, craft stations, beautiful traditional altars to honor loved ones, a Catrina Costume Contest and more.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a multitude of events at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington on Friday, November 1.

Families, friends or admirers of the deceased prepare altars, or ofrendas, to welcome the people, or even pets, they are honoring on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, which coincides directly with the Catholic holidays All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day.

Celebrate the Day of the Dead and remember your departed loved ones with a festive feast at one of these Orange County restaurants.

This weekend in D.C., check out Día de los Muertos at the National Museum of the American Indian, the Home Rule Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park and trick-or-treating in Mt. Vernon. Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) early this weekend.