MTS's event calendar lists Old Town's Dia de los Muertos celebration for October 31 and November 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days. The guide describes self-guided altar tours and a weekend arts-and-crafts mercado along San Diego Avenue and Harney Street. Sources: Old Town Day of the Dead weekend guide.

A Catrina contest is listed for Sunday, November 1, with a candlelit procession separately planned for November 2. The guide points travelers toward Old Town Transit Center on the Blue or Green Line. These are upcoming community activities, distinct from the October 17 student-art celebration previously covered by the Sentinel. Sources: Old Town Day of the Dead weekend guide.

Compiled by San Diego Sentinel Staff with AI assistance from the linked public records. First published October 30, 2026 08:23 -07:00 (Pacific time).