Día de Muertos Community Celebration
Visitors can experience Día de Muertos indoors and outdoors through all-ages arts activities, crafts, and food for sale. The celebration features live entertainment by Mariachi Laureles del Monte, Ballet Folklórico Alma de México, and Los Viejitos de la Cantera Michoacán. Guests can also view a central altar created by Carlos Hernández Chávez and contribute to a community ofrenda.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free admission. General admission tickets must be reserved in advance. Facepainting requires payment to a vendor.
Hours
11am–4pm.
Ages
all-ages
Food & Drink
Food is for sale at the event.
Parking
Free parking is available in the Museum parking lot, entered from Asylum Avenue. Several accessible parking spots will be reserved near the Museum entrance off Elizabeth Street.
Accessibility
Several accessible parking spots are reserved near the museum entrance off Elizabeth Street.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve general admission tickets in advance, as tickets are required due to space limitations.
- Bring cash if you plan to shop, as there is no ATM on site and vendor payment methods vary.
- Do not bring irreplaceable items for the community ofrenda, as contributed photos and mementos cannot be returned.
Special Events & Promotions
- General admission tickets must be reserved in advance; choose an 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 1:30–4 p.m. entry block.
- Performance seats are offered to ticket-holders upon arrival on a first-come, first-served basis; admission does not guarantee a seat.
- This year, facepainting requires payment to a vendor and has a limited selection of designs.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can visitors contribute to the community ofrenda?
Yes, you can bring photos of deceased loved ones, small mementos, or messages to place on the altar, but items become part of the display and will not be returned.
Does a general admission ticket guarantee a seat for the performances?
No, tickets grant museum entry and activity access, but performance seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival.
Is facepainting included?
Facepainting requires a separate payment directly to a vendor and offers a limited selection of design options.
What payment methods do vendors accept?
Payment options differ by vendor, with cash and Venmo being common and some taking cards or Apple Pay, though there is no ATM on site.
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