Time
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
5:30 - 8 p.m. PST
Location
226 N 1st Street, Turlock CA
Who's Invited
Campus Community, Alumni and Public
Day of the dead card

The Ethnic Studies Department will celebrate the 12th Annual Day of the Dead event on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m at the Stan State Art Space, located at 226 N 1st Street in Turlock. 

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican tradition honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Through colorful altars, flowers, food and cherished memories, families and communities celebrate life, culture and the enduring connections between generations.

This event is free and open to the public. 

Schedule

Educational Workshops & Speakers

3 - 5:30 p.m.

TimeProgram
3:00 PM - 5:00 PMCitlalin - Family Constellations & Dealing with Loss
3:00 PM - 5:00 PMHeather - Meditation & Sound Bath Experience
4:00 PM – 7:00 PMFace Painting
4:00 PM – 7:00 PMBracelet Making 

Public Event

Doors Open: 5 p.m.
Program: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

TimeProgram
5:30 PM - 5:40 PMWelcome & Opening Remarks
5:40 PM - 6:00 PMAztec Dancers
6:00 PM - 6:15 PMPresidential Remarks
6:15 PM - 6:30 PMLos Lucero’s Performance
6:30 PM - 6:40 PMCelia Herrera
6:40 PM - 6:55 PMETHS 4560: Teatro Students’ Performance
6:55 PM - 7:05 PMCLFSA, COPALI, and Student Organizations Introduction
7:05 PM - 7:35 PMETHS 3115 Student Altars & Community Altar Presentations
7:35 PM – 7:45 PMSingers: Kaylee and Shayal 
7:45 PM - 7:55 PMCitlalin - Mourning, Loss, and Remembrance 
7:55 PM – 8:05 PMHeather - Sound Bath Reflection
8:05 PM – 8:15 PMHeather - Sound Bath Reflection

Community Gathering & Networking

8:15 - 9 p.m.
Mingle, Community Reflection, Altar Viewing, and Event Breakdown

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Event Contact

Xamuel Banales
(209) 667-3210
xbanales@csustan.edu
Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Thursday, October 29, 2026

Inclusive Participation

Persons with disabilities who need accommodations or have questions about access may contact the program sponsoring the event, as listed above.

All University programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.