Día de los Muertos (also known as Day of the Dead), is a Mexican holiday celebrated the first two days in November that commemorates lost loved ones with colorful ofrendas (altars), calacas (skeletons), calaveras (skulls), spoken word performances, food and more.
Families in metro Detroit celebrate this holiday at a ton of community events and in a wide variety of different ways. Here, we’ve rounded up some great Día de los Muertos events in metro Detroit for 2024.
This article was recently updated Oct. 16, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding Día de los Muertos events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best Día de los Muertos events in metro Detroit. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos
Sept. 28-Nov. 3, 2024 (Tuesdays-Sundays)
- Address: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free with general admission
The DIA and the Mexican Consulate of Detroit partner to put on this display, which features ofrendas altars created by members of the community.
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Oct. 26, 2024
- Address: Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, 18303 Allen Road, Riverview
- Cost: Free
Join Our Lady of Hope Cemetery for Ballet Folklorico de Detroit, a Mariachi Band, traditional crafts, food trucks and a vibrant altar and ofrenda.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Oct. 28, 2024
- Address: Farmington Public Library, 23500 Liberty St., Farmington
- Cost: Free
Families can celebrate Día de los Muertos to remember and honor those we have lost. Decorate sugar skull cookies and learn all about the holiday. Bring a picture of your loved one.
2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Festival
Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2024
- Address: La Jalisciense Supermercado Y Taqueria, 3923 Vernor Hwy., Detroit
- Cost: $4-$30
This 2nd annual celebration features dance, art, music and an interactive graveyard experience.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Nov. 2, 2024
- Address: Clarkston Independence District Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
- Cost: Free
Join the library for a story time and activities to celebrate and learn about Dia de los Muertos. Crafts and snacks, too.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Nov. 2, 2024
- Address: Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St., Detroit
- Cost: Free admission
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos on the Detroit Riverfront. This family-friendly event features live music, Ballet Folklórico Moyocoyani Izel, children’s activities, food trucks and more.
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