Special Day of the Dead Programs
Please join us for these free programs throughout the Day of the Dead exhibit!
Tissue Paper Marigolds & Foil Art
Saturday, October 4, 11:00 to 3:00
The Marigold, or Zemoazuchitl (zehm-pah-zu-cheel), are known to be the flowers of the dead. They have a strong scent, which is supposed to help guide the spirits to their ofrendas.
Our spin on Mexican Tin Folk Art, which has ties to pre-Columbian mesoamerican art. It became popular in the 20th century and is used to make mirrors, retablos, milagros, and ex-votos.
DOD Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, October 11, 12:00 to 6:00
Looking to add a little more joy to your October Celebrations or a gift for someone special? Then drop by the Pop-Up Shop offering unique and one-of-a-kind Dia de los Muertos themed folk art and jewelry. Come support local artisans, like Maria Mosqueda, Leticia Manzanares, Judy Rodrigues, Kay Dee, Loving Moon Jewelry, and Eve’s Jewelry Box.
There is an additional Halloween Art Show and Pop Up Market taking place on the first floor of the building on the same day, so double your pleasure, double your fun!
Monarch Butterflies
Saturday, October 18, 11:00 to 3:00
The Monarch butterfly flies north to Canada and the US in the springtime, but migrates south again to Mexico and Central America in the fall, just in time for Day of the Dead. Every year at the end of October, millions of Monarch butterflies migrate south and spend the long winter months clustered together in special groves of fir trees. The return of the butterflies reminded people of the return of the spirits during Day of the Dead. Create your own butterfly to take home.
Las Calacas
Saturday, October 25, 11:00 to 3:00
La calacas, or skeleton figures, are one way of making light of death. These figures are generally depicted as joyous rather than mournful figures, often shown wearing festive clothing, dancing, or playing musical instruments to indicate a happy afterlife.
Join us in decorating festive skeletons to take home.
Skull Masks
Saturday, November 1, 11:00 to 3:00
No Dia de los Muertos celebration would be complete without skulls! Come decorate a skull mask to wear for the day!