Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Eiteljorg on Oct. 24

Experience a Día de los Muertos community celebration at the Eiteljorg Museum on Saturday, Oct. 24! Día de Muertos, also called Day of the Dead, has evolved into a diverse festival, celebrated not only in Mexico but in the U.S. and many other countries.

Learn about the Indigenous roots and history behind the holiday, watch performances and demonstrations, meet artists and explore artwork, support local artists, shop in the mercado and create your own pieces of art to take home.

A Día de los Muertos ofrenda with candles, sugar skulls, marigolds and papel picado

Hours and Admission

The Eiteljorg will be open extended hours on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free! For more information, visit eiteljorg.org/dia-de-muertos.

Colorful papel picado banners hang across a street

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