12th Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival

Date: Sunday, November 4, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Canoga Park, CA
Perfect For: Enjoying incredible chalk art while taking in the nuances of Mexican culture
Website: mainstreetcanogapark.org 

The Día de Los Muertos celebration in Canoga Park boasts numerous stands for Mexican cuisine and crafts, encouraging festival attendees to truly get involved in the holiday, which is dedicated to loved one's lost. Delicious sweets, chalk art, and an antique car show are just some of the facets of a rich holiday that anyone living in L.A. should be familiar with.