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Día de los Muertos: Celebrate, Remember & Enter
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Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate the lives of those who came before us and the memories and traditions that keep them close to us. The tradition has historically been celebrated from November 1 through November 2 in Mexico and Central-American countries. Through favorite foods, music, photos, colorful traditions and shared stories, families and communities come together to honor loved ones and celebrate the joy they brought to their lives.
This season, AARP Texas invites you to join the celebration with Día de los Muertos activities in Dallas, San Antonio and Houston. From festivals and live performances to hands-on workshops exploring ofrendas, sugar skulls and other traditions, there are several ways to celebrate, learn and connect.
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DALLAS
Día de los Muertos Festival
Saturday, October 29 | 5:30-7:30 PM CT
Celebrate life and remembrance at this colorful, family-friendly Día de los Muertos Festival. Enjoy festive decorations, hands-on crafts and an opportunity to come together with the community to honor loved ones and celebrate culture and tradition. The event is free and open to all ages.
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HOUSTON
Día de Muertos Ofrenda Workshop
Wednesday, October 28 | 6 p.m. CT
Create a community ofrenda with Finca Tres Robles and AARP in this free workshop! Learn about the tradition of creating an ofrenda and how photographs, flowers, foods and other meaningful items are used to honor loved ones. The ofrenda we create will be placed in the farm store at Finca Tres Robles, and the community will be invited to contribute to it for the Day of the Dead.
Registration for this class has closed.
Houston Día de Muertos Festival
October 31–November 1 | 11 a.m.–7 p.m. CT
Celebrate Día de Muertos with art, music, altar exhibits, food, family activities and cultural traditions at this free Houston festival sponsored by AARP Houston.
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SAN ANTONIO
Sugar Skulls, Ofrendas and Flowers: Día de los Muertos Workshop Series
Tuesday, October 27 – 29 | 11 a.m. – noon CT
Celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos through a free three-part workshop series presented by AARP San Antonio and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. These interactive workshops explore the history, symbolism and customs behind Día de los Muertos while participants create some of the art traditionally associated with the celebration. Register soon - space is limited.
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- Tuesday, October 27: Sugar Skull Workshop
Learn about the cultural significance and symbolism of traditional sugar skulls and decorate your own to take home.
- Wednesday, October 28: Altar Making and Frame Painting Workshop
Learn about the tradition of creating an altar, or ofrenda, and the significance of the elements placed on it. Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of a loved one to contribute to a community altar and will decorate a photo frame to take home.
- Thursday, October 29: Papel Picado and Paper Flowers Workshop
Explore more Día de los Muertos traditions by creating papel picado or paper flowers commonly used in celebrations and on ofrendas.
La Vida de los Muertos Community Celebration
Monday, November 2 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CT
Join AARP for an exciting performance featuring the Guadalupe Dance Company, Dance Academy and Mariachi Academy. Through music, movement and folkloric dance, the Día de los Muertos traditions and stories come alive while honoring loved ones who have passed. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a celebration of culture, remembrance and community under the stars.
Event details here.
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