Día de los Muertos Events in Metro Detroit

Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Day of the Dead this year? Our Día de los Muertos guide is here to help.

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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Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano
Kari Zaffarano is a mom of one and Metro Parent's Audience Development Coordinator. She tracks down the best events every week and shares the inside scoop with families in print and online. She enjoys reading, traveling and exploring metro Detroit with her son.

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