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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
