Día de Los Muertos Events in Westchester
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated from October 31st-November 2nd that connects the living with the dead. In this Mexican tradition, families create brightly colored offerings, say prayers, and create alters to honor family members who have passed. In Westchester, you and your family can enjoy several Día de Los Muertos events, including the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company at Carmoor, folk art at the Pelham Arts Center, and weekend filled with a Day of the Dead celebration at the Hudson River Museum.
Sunday, October 15th at 3:00pm
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos at Caramoor
Spend an afternoon with the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company featuring live music, dance, and stories, all capturing the traditions of Latin America. Additionally, this event takes place rain or shine. Carmoor Center for the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY
Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th from 11:00am-5:00pm
Halloweekend & Day of the Dead
Visit the Hudson River Museum for their annual Halloweekend celebration. Take a haunted historic home on a Gothic Glenview Tour, learn about the stars in their spooky planetarium show, The Sky Tonight: Night Frights, create origami jack-o’-lanterns and sugar skull masks in their Family Art Workshop, and meet some scaly friends at our live reptile program! Programming and various events takes place throughout the weekend. Kids who dress up in costumes will receive candy in the lobby.
Additionally, families can participate in their community altar, or ofrenda, by bringing photos of departed loved ones. Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Saturday, October 28th at 11:30am
Coco
Enjoy a screening of Coco at the Jacob Burns Film Center. Additionally, tickets include a fun activity for kids after the movie. Additonally, kids are invited to dress in costume and enjoy spook-tacular prizes. Tickets: $11 (members), $16 (nonmembers), $9 (child). Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570.
Sunday, October 29th from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Folk Art: Mexican Day of the Dead
Visit the Pelham Arts Center for this free Day of the Dead event. The event is lead by artist and educator, Zafiro Romero-Acevedo, who will share the history of one of Mexicos’s richest traditions through performances and demos. Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave #1503, Village of Pelham, NY.
Sunday, October 29th from 10:00pm-2:00pm
Family Art Project: Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Take a road trip to Wave Hill for an afternoon of Day of the Dead Activities. This includes live music with Son Pecadores and the opportunity to learn more about the traditions of Veracruz, Mexico. Families will also have the opportunity to create nicho boxes. These small shadow boxes honor a lost loved that families can decorate with objects and natural materials. Free with admissions to the grounds. Plus, enjoy hibiscus iced tea and giant paper flowers to take home as a keepsake.Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY.
Sunday, October 29th from 2:00pm-6:00pm
Día de los Muertos Event
Enjoy a fun-filled Día de los Muertos Event at Ruby Dee Park. This free cultural event includes folkloric dances, an altar, art, live music, and mariachis. Plus, enjoy the theatrical performance, Catrinas. Ruby Dee Park at Library Green, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801.
Thursday, November 2nd from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Dia de Muertos/ Day of the Dead Celebration
Families are invited to attend the Day of the Dead Celebration at the New Rochelle Public Library. This free event includes a performance from the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company featuring songs, dances and stories. Additionally, the program will feature live music with dance and education elements with dancers and musicians. Audience members will learn more about the imagery, culture, and rhythms. 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801
