Overview
- Mexico City’s public program runs Oct. 30–Nov. 3 with themed bike rides, ofrenda exhibitions, panteón activities, community walks and a Zócalo dance class.
- The main parade starts Saturday, Nov. 1 at 14:00 from Chapultepec to the Zócalo via Reforma, Juárez and 5 de Mayo, alongside a monumental ofrenda by Zion Art Studio.
- Panteón Xoco opens Oct. 31–Nov. 2 from 07:00 to 23:00, with Benito Juárez deploying 120+ workers, new lighting and maintenance to manage expected crowds.
- Traditionally, children ask for ‘calaverita’ on Nov. 1, though some go out Oct. 31 or Nov. 2; popular CDMX spots include Coyoacán, Roma, Condesa, Madero, San Juan de Aragón and Parque Bicentenario.
- Across Spain, Asturias schedules multi-day Halloween/Samaín events—with Gijón’s family session sold out and an adults-only slot on Friday—while Extremadura bakeries roll out themed sweets and trick-or-treat counters.