Día de los Muertos
Visitors can honor departed loved ones by placing photos and written memories on a communal ofrenda set among vibrant marigold blooms. The grounds feature roaming processions of monarch butterfly and Catrina puppets, live son jarocho music, and traditional Mexican folk dance performances. Families and guests can also participate in interactive crafts, including making silk flowers, miniature papel picado banners, and potting up marigold seedlings.
Oct 3 – Nov 2, 2026 Included in the All-Garden Pass.
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Hours
Papel picado and silk-flower workshops: October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; October 31 and November 2, 1–5 p.m. Folk music sets: 11 a.m., 12, and 1 p.m. Guided kids’ activities: Tuesday–Friday, 1:30–5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, and Monday holidays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Cempasúchil Dye Workshop: October 18, 1–3 p.m. Mini Clay Alebrijes: October 31, 2–3 p.m. Monarch puppets: October 24 and 25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. La Catrina and skeleton puppets: October 31, November 1 and 2, 1–5 p.m. Mexican folk dance: October 31 and November 2, every half-hour from 1–5 p.m. Bilingual Birdies: October 31 and November 1, 1, 3, and 4 p.m. Parade day activities: November 1, 1–5 p.m., including the 2 p.m. parade procession.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Contribute only copies of photographs or keepsakes to the community altar, as items become part of the installation and will not be returned.
- Do not bring food or candles for the altar, as these offerings are not permitted on the grounds.
- If planning to see the parade, keep an eye on the weather, as the procession cancels in the event of rain while other festivities continue.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Día de los Muertos Parade is November 1, 1 to 5 p.m.
- The Día de los Muertos celebration is new this year at NYBG.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get my photo or contribution back from the community altar?
No, all items contributed to the altar become part of the installation and will not be returned.
Are food or candle offerings allowed at the ofrenda?
No, offerings of food and candles are strictly not permitted.
What happens if there is bad weather on the day of the parade?
In the event of inclement weather, the parade procession is cancelled, but all other scheduled activities continue as planned.
What age group is recommended for the Mini Clay Alebrijes workshop?
The alebrijes storytime and clay-making workshop is recommended for families with children ages 4 to 10.
Do I need previous experience for the marigold dye workshop?
No, all workshop materials are provided and no prior natural dye experience is necessary.
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