Events

Regular Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10AM-5PM Community members will be creating altars to honor friends and loved ones.

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. […]