NEW EVENT: Day of the Dead in ‘Lower Junction’

Less than a week after celebrating Harvest Fest in advance of Halloween, the West Seattle Junction Association is presenting a new event this year – a Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) celebration in the “Lower Junction” (east edge of The Junction, mostly on the west side of Fauntleroy Way):

Saturday, November 1st | 11 AM – 2 PM

Join us for a vibrant Day of the Dead celebration as we transform Fauntleroy Ave into a colorful block filled with papel picado, marigolds, and community spirit. Come honor loved ones, enjoy live music, and explore festive activities from your favorite local merchants.

What’s happening:

Live Mariachi band (Mariachi Estrellas de Mexico)
Calaveras face painting (skeleton art)
Community Ofrenda at Maris – starting Oct 30, bring a photo of a loved one to add to the altar, honoring their life and spirit. The ofrenda will remain up through Nov 2.

Merchant Activities:

Orangetheory Fitness – “Afterlife Burn” 30-second rowing challenge, giveaways, swag, class vouchers + photo area
Sound & Fog – offering Mexican hot chocolate + Day of the Dead–themed treats
Maris – Create your own skull keychains + Day of the Dead magnets
Club Pilates – Color your own calaveras, try the “Deadly Plank Challenge,” join the magic-circle fun
Spa Phoebe – Create your own skull scratch masks, make your own bath salts with essential oils and grab a free temporary Day of the Dead tattoo
City Sweats – Add to our Gratitude bowl: share memories or notes of thanks; entries entered in a raffle for complimentary wellness services
Bohemian Studios – Participate in Day of the Dead -themed morning Barre classes at 8:30 A & 10 A plus Vinyasa Yoga at 11:30A

Come walk the block, sip, shop, move, and celebrate life and remembrance together in true West Seattle style.

6 Replies to "NEW EVENT: Day of the Dead in 'Lower Junction'"

  • Kt October 14, 2025 (8:33 pm)

    This just seems to be comidifying a sacred day for our neighbors to the south.   Not a good idea.

    • Mike October 15, 2025 (5:51 am)

      We could start holding Norwegian Viking flaming ship burials in Puget Sound to honor the old Ballard neighborhood.

    • Lucas October 15, 2025 (9:09 am)

      It’s not that serious. Lots of places in the US have parties for thisPeople like parties

    • Anthony October 29, 2025 (12:17 pm)

      I’m Mexican American and I like this better than people celebrating Cinco De Mayo. I don’t see Day of the Dead celebrations very often up here. 

  • LK October 14, 2025 (9:04 pm)

    Is there a more specific location? Street name,Street number?

    • WSB October 14, 2025 (9:21 pm)

      The businesses that are named, which are mostly along Fauntleroy Way between Alaska and Edmunds (Sound & Fog is on 40th between those two cross streets). Sorry, I should have added links and addresses.

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