Community Altars at the Museo de las Tres Colonias (Sat. and Sun.)

Museo de las Tres Colonias 425 10th Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Saturdays and Sundays in October, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Free admission Stop by the Museo de las Tres Colonias this month as it celebrates Día de Muertos with weekend viewings of its community altars. The adobe home-turned-museum gives a peek into Hispanic life in Fort Collins — including the history of the city's Tres […]

Taller Virtual de Munecas Lupita/ Lupita Dolls Virtual Workshop

Taller de Muñecas Lupita con la técnica de cartonería, Sesión 1 de 4, En español Sesión 2 de 4, En español Sesión 3 de 4, En español Sesión 4 de 4, En español Celebra el arte popular y las tradiciones del Día de Muertos en este taller de 4 sesiones dirigido por la artista Brittani Walker donde aprenderás […]

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La Calavera Garbancera con Memo Plastilina

Celebra el Día de Muertos creando la icónica Calavera Garbancera en plastilina en este taller virtual en español con el aclamado artista mexicano Guillermo Castellanos. Para niños y niñas de 5 a 12 años. Inscríbete para recibir el link de Zoom y las instrucciones para recoger el material de manera gratuita. Jueves 13 de octubre, 10:00 AM […]

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In-Person Watch Party at Harmony Library!

Harmony Library 4616 S. Shields St., Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

La Calavera Garbancera con Memo Plastilina Come to the library and celebrate Day of the Dead by creating the iconic Calavera Garbancera using clay in this watch party where we will connect virtually with acclaimed Mexican artist Guillermo Castellanos. This workshop will be presented in English.  For kids 5 to 12 years old.  All materials […]

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In Person Watch Party at Council Tree Library!

Council Tree Library 2733 Council Tree Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

La Calavera Garbancera con Memo Plastilina Come to the library and celebrate Day of the Dead by creating the iconic Calavera Garbancera using clay in this watch party where we will connect virtually with acclaimed Mexican artist Guillermo Castellanos. This workshop will be presented in English.  For kids 5 to 12 years old.  All materials […]

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Exposición de ofrenda comunitaria del Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Community Altar

Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E Willow S, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Exposición de ofrenda comunitaria del Día de Muertos 19 de octubre - 3 de noviembre North Aztlan Center, 112 E Willow St Lunes a viernes: 6 am - 9 pmSábado: 8 am - 5 pmDomingo: 9 am-5 pm Acompaña al equipo de Alianza NORCO y del Family Center a rendir tributo a nuestros antepasados con esta ofrenda comunitaria del Día […]

Exposicion de arte del Dia de Muertos / Day of the Dead Art Exhibition

Old Town Library 201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Miembros de la comunidad dirigidos por Fuerza Latina crean esta exhibición para celebrar el Día de Muertos, una tradición de México y Latinoamérica en la cual las familias se reúnen el 1º y 2 de noviembre para honrar la memoria de sus seres queridos que ya no están aquí. Gratuito. Octubre 19 - Noviembre 7 Biblioteca […]

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Community Nicho on Display

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 […]

Mariposas and Cempazúchitl 

The Gardens on Spring Creek 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

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.

Día de Muertos Celebration at FCMoD

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Court, Fort Collins, United States

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

Connection Between the Past and the Present: Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna with Author Alda P. Dobbs / Conexion entre el pasado y el presente: Suenos descalzos de Petra Luna con la autora Alda P. Dobbs

Wolverine Farm Publick House 316 Willow St, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

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 […]

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Day of the Dead Story Stroll / Paseo Literario del Dia de Muertos

Old Town Library 201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

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 […]

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