Día De Los Muertos Celebration – An Evening Picnic!
Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, performance and games, this event celebrates Día de los Muertos, its traditions, and heritage.
Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda. Artist, David Amoroso, will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate!
The museum will be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions.
Live Performance
- Mariachi Music from Mariachi Estrellas
- Folklórico Dance from Los Quetzales
- Poetry reading
Refreshments and Bites
Vendors
Participate
- Join the Catrina Parade – anyone dressed as a Catrina can take part
- Ofrenda (altar) designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include.
- Calavera Mask decoration
- Lotería games
- Museum galleries open late! Explore our current exhibitions
Agenda
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ofrenda (Altar) –designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of your loved ones that have passed to include
Lotería Games
Art Activities: Calavera Mask Making
MoCA Arlington Museum Exhibitions — the museum will extend its open hours so you can view the shows until late!
5:30 PM –
Set 1 – Music Performance: Mariachi Estrellas
6:15 PM –
Poetry Reading + Sharing of History and Traditions
6:20 PM –
Catrina Parade – Dress as a Catrina, and be part!
—> Get your costume ready at our “Día de los Muertos – Catrina Costume – Crafting Social” on Friday, 10/16!
6:30 PM –
Folklórico Dance Performance: Los Quetzales
7:00 PM –
Set 2 – Music Performance: Mariachi Estrellas
