Dia de Los Muertos Family Day
Date(s) & Time(s): Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10:00AM – 2:00PM
The 10th Annual Downtown Tracy Artwalk is in conjunction with this event.
Free and Open to the public!
Join us for this annual event featuring vendors, hands-on activities, food, community altar and so much more:
COMMUNITY ALTAR
The public is invited to contribute to a Community Altar, on display in the Pombo Lobby on the 2nd floor through Monday, November 2. Participants may deliver or send images of loved ones to celebrate and honor. Favorite foods, toys, poems and special keepsakes are also welcome. Photos can be dropped off at the Arts Education Office at the Grand or emailed to: boxoffice@cityoftracy.org.
The public is invited to contribute to a Community Altar, on display in the Pombo Lobby on the 2nd floor through Monday, November 2. Participants may deliver or send images of loved ones to celebrate and honor. Favorite foods, toys, poems and special keepsakes are also welcome. Photos can be dropped off at the Arts Education Office at the Grand or emailed to: boxoffice@cityoftracy.org.
COMMUNITY ART SHOW
A Community Art Show will also be on display beginning October 24 through November 2, on the 2nd floor. Participants of all ages are welcome to submit family-friendly, Día de Los Muertos-themed art in any media suitable for wall display. Artwork must be self-hanging, framed, or on stretched canvas, with hardware. Submissions are due by Wednesday, October 21 or Thursday, October 22, to be dropped off at the Arts Education Program office on the 2nd floor of the Grand. Online registration for submittal can be found here.
A Community Art Show will also be on display beginning October 24 through November 2, on the 2nd floor. Participants of all ages are welcome to submit family-friendly, Día de Los Muertos-themed art in any media suitable for wall display. Artwork must be self-hanging, framed, or on stretched canvas, with hardware. Submissions are due by Wednesday, October 21 or Thursday, October 22, to be dropped off at the Arts Education Program office on the 2nd floor of the Grand. Online registration for submittal can be found here.
FREE MOVIES
A special free movie showing will be featured during the event, with two screenings of beloved films. These screenings are Sensory Friendly, with lower volume, dimmed lights, and flexibility for movement, entry, and exit. Sensory items will also be available upon request, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience for all attendees. Movie titles and times are to be announced.
A special free movie showing will be featured during the event, with two screenings of beloved films. These screenings are Sensory Friendly, with lower volume, dimmed lights, and flexibility for movement, entry, and exit. Sensory items will also be available upon request, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience for all attendees. Movie titles and times are to be announced.
MERCH FOR SALE
2025 limited edition Día de Los Muertos t-shirts and bags are available for purchase in the Grand Galleries! This unique merchandise features original calavera artwork designed by local artist Paco Garcia. Buy yours in the Grand Art Galleries on the first floor during the event! Select sizes of the 2021 Día de Los Muertos t-shirts will be heavily discounted.
2025 limited edition Día de Los Muertos t-shirts and bags are available for purchase in the Grand Galleries! This unique merchandise features original calavera artwork designed by local artist Paco Garcia. Buy yours in the Grand Art Galleries on the first floor during the event! Select sizes of the 2021 Día de Los Muertos t-shirts will be heavily discounted.
VENDORS
The Día de Los Muertos Family Day at the Grand will feature a selection of vendors in our indoor mercado. Come support local artists who will be selling their custom Day of the Dead themed pieces including but not limited to sugar skulls, stuffies, dolls, clothing, jewelry, accessories, art and more!
The Día de Los Muertos Family Day at the Grand will feature a selection of vendors in our indoor mercado. Come support local artists who will be selling their custom Day of the Dead themed pieces including but not limited to sugar skulls, stuffies, dolls, clothing, jewelry, accessories, art and more!
FOOD
Food Trucks will be available on 7th street next to the corner of Central Avenue just outside the Grand. Please come support these local food vendors.
Food Trucks will be available on 7th street next to the corner of Central Avenue just outside the Grand. Please come support these local food vendors.
ARTWALK
This event is also being held in conjunction with the Downtown Tracy Artwalk, a free, self-guided public event that showcases local artists and community organizations along the sidewalks of Central Avenue in front of the Grand. The City of Tracy, in collaboration with the local business district, has created a vibrant network of creative displays and activities as part of this annual event series, which is now in its 10th year.
This event is also being held in conjunction with the Downtown Tracy Artwalk, a free, self-guided public event that showcases local artists and community organizations along the sidewalks of Central Avenue in front of the Grand. The City of Tracy, in collaboration with the local business district, has created a vibrant network of creative displays and activities as part of this annual event series, which is now in its 10th year.
CRAFTS & PHOTOS OPPORTUNITIES
We will have several craft areas perfect for everyone to create and learn about Dia de Los Muertos. The building will also be decorated for the celebration with several spots to get some great photos! Please tag us in your photos: #atthegrand or on Instagram @GrandTheatreTracy
We will have several craft areas perfect for everyone to create and learn about Dia de Los Muertos. The building will also be decorated for the celebration with several spots to get some great photos! Please tag us in your photos: #atthegrand or on Instagram @GrandTheatreTracy
For more information, or to apply to be a vendor, please email boxoffice@cityoftracy.org or call the Arts Education Program office at 209-831-6276.