Dating back to the Spanish Colonial period, the tradition of creating ornately decorated tin plate frames, or nichos, has come to define Mexican folk art. Nichos are small, hand-made tin boxes constructed to display lovingly crafted scenarios. Many Day of the Dead altars will include nichos as a way of rendering tribute to a person of great significance to […]
Visit the Butterfly House at The Gardens to enjoy hundreds of monarch butterflies (mariposas) and cempazúchitl - Mexican marigold flowers. These flowers figure prominently in Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. Click here to learn more about the importance of monarch butterflies.
Knowing, recording, and preserving your family history is a beautiful way to honor your ancestors. Join author Alda P. Dobbs in this intimate presentation of her book Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna, inspired by the experiences the author’s great-grandmother endured during the Mexican Revolution. In English with Spanish interpretation available. Free. Wolverine Farm, 316 Willow St. Conocer, registrar y preservar la historia de tu familia es una hermosa manera de honrar […]
Celebrate Day of the Dead with a Story Stroll in Library Park. Story Stroll is a free, do it yourself family friendly activity that showcases children's stories in a new way! Walk to each panel in order and read story along the way. Enjoy reading and spending time outdoors in your community. This Story Stroll […]
Community altar display by Trees, Water & People
Carla Gamboa, artista visual y gráfica, facilitará este taller bilingüe de maquillaje práctico del Día de Muertos. No sólo tendrás la oportunidad de aprender nuevos trucos y técnicas, sino que también aprenderás sobre el origen, historia e inspiración detrás del maquillaje tradicional de Catrina que se una en este día. Todo el material será proporcionado. Gartuito […]
A free workshop for ages 8-15. Youth are invited to design their own altar to honor a deceased loved one. All materials will be provided, although participants are encouraged to bring a photograph of their loved one. Reservations are not necessary, and light refreshments will be served. For more information, please visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call […]
29 de octubre de 10:30 am a 11:30 am Taller gratuito para niños y adolescentes de 8 a 15 años. Se invita a los jóvenes a diseñar su propio altar para honrar a un ser querido que ha fallecido. Se proporcionarán todos los materiales, aunque se alienta a los participantes a traer una foto de […]
| October 31 - November 1 | November 5 Sugar skulls are a must-have for altars and decorations on the Day of the Dead. Read and Seed gardens story time will feature a Día de Muertos theme, including the creation of sugar skulls and is included with the cost of admission. Join us for garden story time, […]
One of the most visual parts of the Día de Muertos tradition is the altar, a carefully crafted centerpiece of the annual celebration. Each family or individual’s Día de Muertos altar is a complex and personal creation with incredible symbolism as each element included carries specific meaning. To learn more about the the most important […]
Have you ever considered getting an early start planning your funeral? Larimer Advance Care Planning will be here to discuss topics such as: What makes a “good” funeral? How can funerals be meaningful and personal? What are some of the most unusual funeral practices? Why is it important to plan your funeral ahead of time? […]
¡Celebra y aprende más del Día de Muertos en familia! En esta clase virtual bilingüe para niños y adultos, aprenderás a preparar pan de muerto con ceniza de hoja de maíz (conocida como totomoxtle) con el panadero mexicano Eliceo Lara. Los participantes deberán proporcionar sus propios ingredientes y herramientas y tener acceso a un horno. Gratuito. […]
