Olvera Street is where Los Angeles started, and for one Saturday it turns into an open-air gallery of Dia de los Muertos work made by people who live here. The artwalk is hand-curated rather than a general craft fair, so the 35-plus booths are the point: original paintings, prints, jewelry and clothing at a wide range of prices. It is free, it runs all day, and the Olvera Street merchants and restaurants are open around it.
What to expect
Booths lining the brick paseo from late morning to early evening, live music and performances between the stalls, face painting, and the permanent Olvera Street shops and taquerias open alongside. Expect crowds through the middle of the day.
Good to know
- Admission is free; the foundation lists the event as open to the public.
- Metro's B and D lines and Metrolink and Amtrak trains all stop at Union Station, a short walk across Alameda Street.
- The artist and vendor list and the performance schedule are posted on the foundation's page nearer the date.
- Paid lots surround El Pueblo; street parking downtown on a Saturday is scarce.
- Bring cash as well as cards, since individual artists set their own payment methods.
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Common questions
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation lists the artwalk as free and open to the public.
What hours does it run?
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 3.