Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a holiday where friends and family gather to remember loved ones who have passed away. In Austin, this has become a city-wide vigil celebrating multi-ethnic heritage with several Día de los Muertos events. From activities like decorating sugar skulls to outdoor concerts and events, check out what’s planned for this year!
Check out these family-friendly events
— Annual Viva la Vida Festival & Parade
Saturday, Oct. 26 | Noon – 6 pm | FREE
Mexic-Arte Museum’s 41st Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos event. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, October 26 at 4th Street and Congress Avenue. The festivities begin with a Grand Procession at noon. Festival activities run until 6 pm. Participants can enjoy the Education Pavilion with hands-on art and artist demos, traditional foods, local artists and retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, and live performances throughout the day. This event is free and open to all – get all the info here.
In addition to the annual Viva la Vida Festival and Parade, there will also be a Dia de Los Muertos Family Day this Sunday, October 20 from 1 pm – 4 pm. This event is FREE and will be held at Mexic-Arte Museum Gallery. The whole family is invited to this event, where participants will create large feather-shaped props for the upcoming parade. All materials will be provided, and you can get more info here.
— Día De Los Muertos Celebration 2024 @ Waterloo Park
Friday, November 1 | 6 pm – 10 pm | FREE
Gather at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on Friday, November 1 to enjoy live music and dance, community altars, live art, themed cocktails, local Latinx artisan vendors, and more! This event will honor the vibrant traditions from around the world to honor the dead with both centuries-old and modern traditions. For kids, there will be calavera face painting, sugar skull decorating, DIY Day of the Dead picture frames, an Alebrije photo booth, and more. Check out the performance lineup and get all the details here.
— Día de los Muertos Celebrations @ Oswaldo AB Cantu Pan American Park
Saturday, Nov. 2 | 5 pm – 9 pm | FREE
The MACC’s 16th annual Day of the Dead festival is pairing up again with MexAmeriCon 2024! Guests can enjoy hands-on children’s activities, art activations, vendors, food trucks, and a collective community altar. Check here for the day’s lineup and more info.
— Día de los Muertos Festival and Parade @ Centennial Plaza (Round Rock)
Saturday, Nov. 2| Noon – 9 pm | FREE
Join Ballet Forklorio for its annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival and Parade in Downtown Round Rock on Saturday, Nov. 2! Check out the schedule for main stage performances and additional entertainment at the children’s stage. Spread the word and check back here for more event announcements to plan your day.
More Events:
- Dia de los Muertos Altar @ Nature’s Treasures
- MexAmeriCon 2024
