Northside Day of the Dead Festival

A free family Day of the Dead festival with dance performances, kids' activities, altars and a Catrin/Catrina contest.

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Selected date
Sunday, November 1
2 pm – 7 pmEastern Time
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Where
Castlewood Park
209 Castlewood DriveGet directions
Admission
Free
Registration
Ask Northside Day of the Dead Festival organizers about sign-up
Who to ask

Questions about this event go to the organizer, Northside Day of the Dead Festival organizers. Ask them through the official event page.

Before you go

The organizers' only public page is their participant sign-up form, which gives the date, time and place. Bring a chair, and check for weather changes before going.

About this event

Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2 to 7 pm at Castlewood Park, 209 Castlewood Drive, at the Loudoun House. The organizers call it a free, family-friendly event and ask guests to bring a chair. This is the festival's second year.

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