Día de los Muertos Festival & Market at the Museum
Visitors can celebrate Día de los Muertos with traditional live entertainment, including ballet folklórico, mariachi music, and dance troupes. Families can explore themed community altars, play games of Lotería, craft calavera masks, and add tributes to a remembrance wall. The event also hosts an artisan market featuring handmade crafts, jewelry, art, and local food.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Market, Festival, Exhibits, and Community Altars are included with General Admission; free for IMAS Members. Sugar Skull Decorating is $5 per participant, while supplies last.
Hours
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Food & Drink
The artisan market offers local food and snacks.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Sugar skull decorating is available while supplies last for an additional materials fee.
- IMAS museum members receive free admission to the festival.
- Advance tickets can be purchased online through the museum website.
Special Events & Promotions
- IMAS members receive free festival admission.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with museum admission during the event?
Access to the festival, artisan market, museum exhibits, and community altars is included with general admission.
What kinds of live performances are scheduled?
Performances include DanzArt Centro Dancistico, McHi Mariachi Team, Mission Parks and Recreation Folklórico, UTRGV Ballet Folklórico, and Solstice Dance Conservatory.
What is the theme for the community altars exhibition?
The theme is “Awe-Inspiring Advocates,” honoring leaders who paved the way for a better future.
What items can be found at the artisan market?
Local artisans offer handmade items such as candles, art, jewelry, macramé, fashion, and textile art, alongside food and snacks.
What is Lotería?
Lotería is a traditional Mexican board game of chance similar to bingo, where players mark pictograms on a grid board as cards are drawn from a 54-card deck.
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