Día de Muertos

Join us in celebrating the vibrant Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos, a time to remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away. Contribute to the Ofrenda, enjoy art-making activities, and experience a lively musical performance.

3 - 6 pm - Art-making Workshops

Join us at the activity station to craft and dedicate vibrant marigold flowers, heartfelt mini altars, and personalized buttons—each creation a tribute to memory, culture, and connection.

4 pm - (Performance)

Mexican Crafts pop-up shop

About the Day of the Dead

Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico's most important holidays with pre-Hispanic roots. This celebration is a time for families to gather and honor the souls of their loved ones who have passed away.

During this time, families create special altars known as ofrendas, which are adorned with cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, burn copal incense, and include fresh pan de muerto (bread), candles, sugar skulls, photographs, and mementos of the deceased. In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is celebrated over a week, featuring preparations of altars, food, dance, music, and special offerings for those who have passed away.

Learn more about the history of the Day of the Dead.

Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders presents the Day of the Dead in collaboration with the Hispanic Society Museum & Library.

About the Hispanic Society Museum and Library

The Hispanic Society of America was founded in 1904 by Archer Milton Huntington (1870-1955) to establish a free, public museum and reference library to study the art and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. The Hispanic Society's collections are unparalleled in their scope and quality outside of Spain, addressing nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, as well as a large part of Portugal and Latin America, into the 20th century.

About Mano a Mano Mexican Culture Without Borders

Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders (MexCulture) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in New York dedicated to celebrating Mexican culture and promoting the understanding of Mexican traditions.

Photo by Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders