Event

Día De Los Muertos Celebration – An Evening Picnic!

Dia de los Muertos altar with sugar skulls, candles, and bright marigold flowers on a colorful table.

An evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and folklórico + mariachi performance

Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, performance and games, this event celebrates the traditions and heritage of Día de los Muertos.

Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda, altar. Artist, David Amoroso, will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate!

The museum will also be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions.

Live Performance

Mariachi Music from Mariachi Estrella
Folklórico Dance from Los Quetzales
Poetry reading

Participate

Join the Catrina Parade – anyone dressed as a Catrina can take part
Ofrenda (altar) designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include.
Calavera Mask decoration
Lotería games
Museum galleries open late! Explore our current exhibitions

Vendors

David Amoroso
Ana Schwar
Ana Just Made It
Trapillo Art
Face painting by Otterly Artistic Designs

Refreshments and Bites

Rossana Coffee
Tacos y Antojitos Los Combinados
A Toda Madre

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Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display.

No registration required. Event is free to attend!