Enjoy a day filled with celebratory activities and learn about the rich history of Día de los Muertos including a participatory community ofrenda, performances and experiences, art-making, tasty bites and more.

Admission to CMA Community Days is completely free, including general access and entry to the exhibitions.

All are welcome, registration is encouraged.

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All Día de los Muertos Activities

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COMMUNITY DAY ACTIVITIES

All day, visitors can engage with the community ofrenda, take photos at the booth, and play Lotería. From 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, explore resources from PNC, the sponsor of our Día de los Muertos programming, in the Atrium.

Family Morning
10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Enjoy sweet treats and Mexican hot chocolate from Vainilla & Chocolate. Bilingual story time will be led by Ellie Yorba at 10:15 AM in English and 10:45 AM in Spanish, followed by an art activity from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Community Celebration
12:00 PM–5:00 PM

Featuring vendors from El Mercadito and Gente Indígena Collective, performances and savory bites provided by Casa Karmelitas, art-activities, and tarot readings.

Performance Schedule

1:00 PM
Taco Reparations Brigade

2:00 PM
Catrina inspired performance by drag queen Hiliana Perez

2:15 PM
Ballet folclórico Xochihua

3:00 PM
Catrina inspired performance by drag queen Hiliana Perez

3:30 PM
Bee Humana

4:00 PM
Closing Ceremony

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10 Minutes on the Dot
11:00 AM–4:10 PM

Join us in the galleries for an engaging session with a CMA Docent. Explore a featured artwork from our permanent collection that showcases the talent of a Mexican artist. Enjoy an in-depth look and discussion. Tours will be provided in English with Spanish or ASL interpretations.

11:00–11:10 AM

Offered with Spanish interpretation

12:00–12:10 PM

Offered with ASL interpretation

1:00–1:10 PM

Offered with Spanish interpretation

2:00–2:10 PM

Offered with ASL interpretation

3:00–3:10 PM

Offered with Spanish interpretation

4:00–4:10 PM

Offered with ASL interpretation

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Día de los Muertos programming is sponsored by:

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CMA Community Days are sponsored by:

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Image by Joshua Turcios