Events Celebrating Día de los Muertos in Minneapolis
Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday where families share memories of loved ones who have passed in a tradition of events that include food, music, flowers and community. This colorful celebration of life is commemorated annually around November 1 and 2nd. Minneapolis welcomes all to participate in this festive time of year with ofrendas, pan de muerto, sugar skulls, costumes, art, live music and more!
Last Updated: 10/24/22
October 29, 2022
Noon-5pm
Midtown Global Market
Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, one of the centerpieces of this event will be an authentic Ofrenda (altar) created from objects that remind us of loved ones who have passed on. Local artists, Aaron Ortiz & Gustavo Boada will host a craft station to teach kids how to create one of the most recognized symbols of the holiday, sugar skulls. Traditional Dia de los Muertos food specials including $5 hot chocolate and Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread). Musician Adrian Paz will be playing music from 12 pm- 2 pm. Musician Viviana Pintado will be on stage from 3 pm- 5 pm. Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue will perform at 2pm. This is a free and family friendly event. Ramp parking is available at 10
November 1, 2022
5-8pm
El Colegio High School
In collaboration with Kalpulli Ketzalcuatlicue, join us for one of Minnesota's most authentic and longest standing Día de los Muertos. Celebration in the heart of Minneapolis! The event is open to the public of all ages, come and see the altars made by our students and other community members.
November 5, 2022
6pm-2am
La Doña Cervecería
Our annual Día de los Muertos Festival returns to our taproom on Saturday, November 5th! This day long festival will include a Virtual Cemetery, Calavera Contest, Local Vendor Market, Live Music and more!
November 5-13, 2022
Squirrel Haus Arts
Festival de las Calaveras is a Latinx music and arts festival volunteer-organized by non-profit community group Tlalnepantla Arts. The festival is centered on the traditional and contemporary celebration of Day of the Dead, an indigenous Mexican tradition which honors the memory of ancestors and departed loved ones.
Festival de las Calaveras is composed of a series of events that take place annually in the fall and include live music, dance performance, puppet theater, visual arts exhibition, multimedia animation, spoken word, and family art-making activities.
