Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Burnaby for the very first time!
After six incredible years on Granville Island, the Day of the Dead Market is expanding to The Amazing Brentwood Mall Plaza for a two-day cultural festival filled with music, art, food, and family fun.

This community event brings the spirit of Latin American tradition to the heart of Burnaby, offering an authentic and accessible way to experience one of the most meaningful celebrations of the year. Join us for live performances, a colourful marketplace, delicious food, and immersive cultural activities for all ages.

Enjoy performances from some of the region’s most beloved Latin music and folkloric dance groups.

Hands-On Cultural Workshops:

1. Sugar Skull Decorating
   Design your own colourful skull with icing, glitter, and beads while learning its symbolism.
   📅 Saturday, October 18
2. Papel Picado Crafting
   Cut and create traditional Mexican tissue paper banners.
   📅 Saturday, October 18
3. Marigold Flower Making
   Craft vibrant marigolds from crepe paper, symbolic flowers said to guide spirits home.
   📅 Saturday, October 18
4. Storytime: Tales from Día de los Muertos
   Folktales and stories that share the meaning of the celebration.
   📅 Sunday, October 19
5. Mini Ofrenda Building
   Create your own mini altar to honour loved ones with photos and mementos.
   📅 Sunday, October 19

Event Details:
📅 October 18 & 19, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Amazing Brentwood Mall Plaza

Entrance is by donation, making this event accessible to everyone while supporting cultural programming in our community.

This event is proudly supported by Tourism Burnaby as part of the Burnaby Halloween Festival, a month-long celebration of eerie delights and thrilling spectacles.