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Join La Jalisciense Supermercado Y Taqueria for a Día de los Muertos celebration. It features art, music, dance and an interactive graveyard experience.
Event cost: $4-$30
Event times: 3-9 p.m. Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Friday, 5-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2024
Join Farmington Public Library to celebrate Día de Muertos. Learn about Día de Muertos, the alter, what should be placed on the alter and decorate sugar skull cookies. Bring a picture of a loved one. No registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 28, 2024
Join Our Lady of Hope Cemetery for to see a Mariachi Band and Ballet Folklorico de Detroit, make traditional crafts, eat at food trucks and see a vibrant altar and ofrenda. Also, experience a bilingual Mass with Fr. Cornelius Okeke at 4:30 p.m. in the Mausoleum.
Event cost: Free
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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos on the Detroit Riverfront. This family-friendly event features live music, children’s activities, Ballet Folklórico Moyocoyani Izel, food trucks and more.
Event cost: Free admission
Event time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 2, 2024
The DIA, in collaboration with Detroit's Mexican Consulate, displays ofrenda altars, or offerings, created by community members in celebration of the holiday Día de Muertos.
Event cost: Free with general admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept 28-Nov. 3, 2024
Join the library for a story time and activities to celebrate and learn about Dia de los Muertos. Crafts and snacks, too.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-7 p.m. Nov. 2, 2023
Ages 9-16 can enjoy making Halloween/Day of the Dead jewelry and crafts at Hunter Community Center. Advanced registration is required.
Event cost: $15/child
Event time: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 27, 2023
This event celebrates Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which honors deceased relatives and loved ones. In commemoration of the holiday, the run will take competitors through two historic cemeteries and an ofrenda (altar) will be created and displayed by a local artist. The community is invited...
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at a skating event with where you'll listen to Pop, Reggae and Latin music, have your face painted and create your very own Sugar Skull.
Event cost: $10/admission, $5/skate rental, $6.50/rollerblade rental
Event time: 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 1, 2023
