Fans of “traditional” Mexican food should make a bee line for the Parque Metropolitano this weekend, for the 6th Encuentro Regional de Comida Tradicional, organized by the Jalisco Culture Department.

A Medieval Festival sponsored by Zapopan city hall offers fun for all ages Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 in the Parque del Centinela to the north of the metropolitan area.

Animal lovers will get a kick out of Expo Pet Weekend, scheduled Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 at Expo Guadalajara.

As Guadalajara gears up for the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebrations next weekend, the traditional market in Parque Morelos is once again open for business, selling all manner of traditional foods, toys, trinkets and materials for altars. 

Long-distance runners are busy signing up for the 2019 Guadalajara Marathon, which takes place on the morning of Sunday, November 3 along 42 kilometers of city streets. Organizers anticipate that at least 5,000 runners will register for the annual event, now in its 35th year.

Learn all about Japanese culture, traditions and cuisine at the second Akimatsuri Festival, to be held at the Palcco complex Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, from 10 a.m to 8 p.m.