Two of the most anticipated holidays of the year are just around the corner: Day of the Dead and Halloween! The celebrations are in full swing this weekend, so we’ve put together a list of everything you can do from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25. It’s going to be a wild few days full of fun!
On this list, you’ll find recommendations for all ages and budgets, but if you prefer, we also have a guide to free local events happening this week in Mexico City. Fun and savings all at once!
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Not sure what to do this weekend in Mexico City? The Mega Catrinas Procession fills the streets with color during a nighttime parade that starts at the Angel of Independence and ends at the Zócalo. You can set up anywhere along the route to watch the parade go by. The procession brings together various themed groups with performances ranging from pre-Hispanic and classic Catrinas to circus troupes, theater groups, cyclists, and groups wearing glowing masks.
Get your bike ready! This weekend in Mexico City, the Day of the Dead 2026 night bike ride is happening. The route will be 13 km long, and there will be activities like a costume contest and dance fitness. They’ll also have bike lessons if you want to learn how to ride a bike.
Ready to enter the Forbidden Forest? This Harry Potter-themed experience opens this weekend at Parque Naucalli. During the tour, you’ll see magical creatures and iconic scenes. Be one of the first to visit.
"El Camino" is an installation on Paseo de la Reforma featuring illuminated figures of catrinas and xoloitzcuintles designed to recreate a journey between the world of the living and the world of the dead. You’ll come across a huge catrina at the Angel of Independence.
Let’s go buy flowers and everything else for the Day of the Dead altar! From October 18 to November 1, 2026, Paseo de la Reforma will be filled with flowers for the Cempasúchil Flower Festival. There will be an exhibition and sale featuring 140 producers from Tláhuac, Milpa Alta, and Xochimilco. Admission is free, and the event will take place along the stretch between the Angel of Independence and the Ahuehuete.
Don’t miss the impressive giant skulls in Tláhuac: monumental art for the Day of the Dead. This traditional exhibition of monumental skulls kicks off this weekend. Setup begins on October 24, and the exhibition will run through November 7, 2026.
The concerts at the Feria del Alfeñique have already started! On October 23, we’ll see Haragán y Compañía, while Liran’Roll will perform on Sunday, October 25. Take a trip to Toluca to enjoy this Day of the Dead festival.
Among the weekend events in Mexico City that you won’t want to miss is the clown show *Slava’s Snowshow*. It will be running for a short season from October 21 to November 1, 2026, at the Teatro Hidalgo. The show is suitable for ages 8 and up.
By moonlight and among the canals of Xochimilco, this immersive performance celebrates its 34th year bringing one of the most iconic legends of the Day of the Dead to life. The event combines live music, theater, and tradition amid the area’s natural landscape.
The experience begins with a nighttime trajinera ride to the show’s venue. Remember to wear warm clothes and bring insect repellent, and be sure to arrive early so you can board your boat on time. The show is suitable for ages 3 and up and offers assistance from staff for people with limited mobility.
Treat yourself to a getaway at the third edition of this food festival, which will feature wines, artisanal breads, and chocolates, as well as workshops, tastings, and food-and-wine pairings. Admission is free, but you must register in advance.
Experience the Day of the Dead at Bosque de Aragón with movies, a haunted house, and parades. The “Del Bosque al Mictlán” festival runs from October 16 to November 1, 2026, featuring outdoor movies, a haunted mansion, a virtual reality dome, and Day of the Dead parades, as well as activities for kids.
The festival returns with a program of 25 theater, music, and dance performances. For ten days, Atizapán brings together diverse artistic and cultural expressions so you can enjoy great live performances right before the Day of the Dead season.
The lineup kicks off with *Sleeping Beauty* performed by the Monterrey Ballet. Throughout the week, the stage will host Natalia Jiménez, the *Ópera Prima Rock* show with its tribute to Queen, the band Arcano, and *Swan Lake* performed by the Kiev Ballet.
To kick off the closing weekend, you can catch the play *Perfume de Gardenia* featuring Sonora Santanera, a tribute to *31 Minutos*, and a concert by Reik, before the grand finale headlined by Yuri.
More than 150 breweries and a great atmosphere await you at the WTC. If beer is your thing, you’ll love this event. It’ll feature tastings, DJs, and networking opportunities. Best of all, you’ll get to meet several brewers.
Imagine jumping and navigating obstacles when, suddenly, the lights go out and you’re surrounded by spooky figures that glow in the dark. The inflatable park is completely transformed for the season; the classic rubber ducks are now vampires, pumpkins, alebrijes, or Frankenstein-inspired creatures.
During this neon experience, traditional lighting gives way to black light that highlights every fluorescent corner—including your socks! Put on your comfiest clothes and bring out your spooky side to navigate the mysteries of this circuit designed for kids and adults alike.
Looking for things to do today in Mexico City? It’s your turn to roll the dice! In this experience, you’ll play Monopoly on a giant board. On each turn, you’ll have to complete various challenges to earn money or buy properties. We recommend going with your friends. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes.
“A Night to Remember” offers nighttime tours of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City’s Historic Center, taking you through the Archbishops’ Crypt, the monumental organs, the Chapel of the Relics, and the Altar of the Kings. The tours focus on memory, history, art, and the traditions of the Day of the Dead.
Looking for things to do today in Mexico City? There’s an exhibition dedicated to the “Divo de Juárez”! The exhibition features more than 100 original items belonging to Juan Gabriel on the third floor of the Palacio Postal in Mexico City. You’ll find everything from photographs to personal belongings. Admission is free for Mexican visitors.
Hidden among the city’s secrets are dark stories and mysterious corners that this nighttime tour invites you to discover. Aboard the Turibús, you’ll visit locations famous for their legends of hauntings and unexplained phenomena, stopping at places like the Hotel Posada del Sol, the Casa Negra, the area around the Casona de Fidel, and the Casa del País de los Duendes.
To make the journey even spookier, you’ll be joined by themed characters who guide the route with an interactive and fun twist. After all that suspense, the experience includes a dinner of a burger, fries, and a drink to calm your nerves.
Escape to Atlixco to experience this immersive, multisensory Day of the Dead celebration. The event features shows, installations, and cuisine inspired by tradition, with a main parade full of mystical characters, music, and visual elements.
The tour includes themed areas such as the Panteón and the Callejón de los Muertos. Plus, this year’s edition debuts the Sendero Ancestral, a pedestrian zone that combines flowers, scents, and colors, and connects to the Valle de Catrinas festival via a monumental catrina.
For dining, the Mercado de Sabores at Más Acá offers seasonal dishes with live music. Depending on your ticket type, you can also explore additional attractions like the Tunnel of Mictlán, the Train of Memories, and the Lake of Lost Souls, or secure premium seats for the parade and skip-the-line access.
Fall turns orange just outside the city with this immersive getaway. Stroll through fields filled with pumpkins and cempasúchil flowers, designed with different backdrops so you can take your best seasonal photos.
As the sun sets, the nighttime program kicks off with storytelling of legends, outdoor movies, an equestrian show, live mariachi music, and fire shows. You can also join the group bonfires, watch the lights come on with fireworks, or hop on the giant extreme swing if you’re looking for an extra dose of adrenaline.
As the highlight of the evening, there will be a release of cantoya balloons to honor loved ones who are no longer with us. If you’d like to extend the adventure, the venue also offers workshops and camping areas.
It’s time to show off your skills in this video game! Your mission is to save the villagers, and to do so, you’ll have to gather resources and defeat zombies, skeletons, and giant spiders. Of course, there’ll be plenty of creepers, too.
Day of the Dead activities are already here! This weekend in Mexico City, “A Journey to Mictlán” opens its doors—an immersive experience by Fantasy Lab that takes you through the nine levels of the underworld. It features rooms filled with art, lighting, and technology, suitable for adults and children alike.
Jason Voorhees and The Strangers are the headliners of the new edition of the Horror Festival at Six Flags Mexico. The event features eight terrifying attractions, longer tours, themed areas throughout the park, and live shows like Cirque Du Grotesque and Witches.
Notable new releases include *JASON: Blood Reign*, set in the woods of the *Friday the 13th* campground, and *The Strangers: No Escape*, a 10-minute experience. Rounding out the lineup is the revamped *The Conjuring Universe* experience, featuring new sets and production.
This is the last weekend to visit the 2026 Mole Fair. Vendors will be there selling handicrafts and different types of mole. Plus, there will be dance and cultural performances. This food fair is about to come to an end.
Experience a theatrical horror tour through the canals of Xochimilco inspired by events from 1680. The horror play “Sobrenatural” returns in October 2026 with nighttime trajinera boat tours, live music, and tales of witchcraft; the season runs from October 23 to November 7 at the Embarcadero Salitre.
