Día de Muertos 2026

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 pictures to the Ofrenda, enjoy art-making activities, and experience a lively musical performance by Claudia Montes.

3 - 6 pm - Art-making Workshops

Join us at the activity station to craft and dedicate cards to loved ones, vibrant marigold flowers, calaca (skeleton), and papel picado—each creation a tribute to memory, culture, and connection.

4 pm - Claudia Montes (Performance)

Claudia's performance celebrates remembrance, community, and Día de Muertos through a vibrant mix of tradition and modern expression. She will be accompanied by musicians Carlos Cuestas and Victor Murillo.

Mexican Crafts pop-up shop

About Claudia Valentina

Claudia Montes is a singer, dancer, and songwriter from LA, with Mexican and Jamaican roots. She studied music and dance in NY and has performed at venues like Joe's Pub and Carnegie Hall, touring with bands such as Flor de Toloache and Jarana Beat. In 2019, she headlined the closing of the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, and in 2021, she released her first single, "Fall in Time." Influenced by traditions and artists like Chavela Vargas and Joni Mitchell, her music takes listeners on an emotional journey.

About the Day of the Dead

Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico's most important holidays, with roots in pre-Hispanic traditions. 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, adorned with cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, burning copal incense, and featuring fresh pan de muerto (bread), candles, sugar skulls, photographs, and mementos of the deceased. In Mexico, the celebration varies by local tradition, and in many places people celebrate the Day of the Dead for a week with altar preparations, 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