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
Photo from the Mexic-Arte Museum’s Facebook page
— 40th Annual Viva la Vida Festival & Parade
Saturday, Oct. 28 | Noon | 4th Street and Congress Avenue
Mexic-Arte Museum’s 40th Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos event. Co-presented by the Austin Convention Center and the City of Austin, this year’s festival will take place on Saturday, October 28 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. Free and open to all!
Paquito-y-Abuelito via Scottish Rite Theater
— Paquito-y-Abuelito @ Austin Scottish Rite Theater
Saturdays & Sundays through Oct. 29 | 11 am and 1 pm | 207 W 18th St.
On the Day of the Dead, families gather to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed on. For Paquito, it’s just another boring day and he would rather play video games than set up a Dia de los Muertos altar for his departed grandfather. That is until Paquito’s grandfather, Abuelito, appears and takes Paquito on the greatest adventure of his life. Tickets are $15 for kids (2 and under are FREE), and $22 for adults and can be purchased here.
Photo from the Waterloo Greenway Facebook page
— Día De Los Muertos Celebration 2023 @ Waterloo Park
November 1 | 6 pm – 10 pm | 500 E 12th St.
Enjoy live music and dance, community altars, calavera face painting, live art, themed cocktails, local Latinx artisan vendors, amazing food, and more! Check the full lineup of performances, vendors and artists here.
Photo from the ESB-MACC Facebook page
— Día de los Muertos Celebrations @ Oswaldo AB Cantu Pan American Park
Saturday, Nov. 4 | 1 pm – 9 pm | 307 Chicon St.
The MACC’s 16th annual Day of the Dead festival is pairing up again with MexAmericon! This celebration of life will take place at the Pan American Recreation Center, where they recently hosted their Viva Mexico celebration. This celebration hosted in East Austin will be a community-building family-friendly event. 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.
Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, photo from the City of Round Rock website
— Día de los Muertos Festival Celebrates 10th Year @ Centennial Plaza (Round Rock)
November 4 | Noon – 9 pm | 301 W Bagdad Ave.
Join Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, along with Williamson County Hispanic Heritage Committee, the City of Round Rock, Round Rock Arts, and Univision for the ninth annual Dia de los Muertos procession and festival, from noon to 9 pm. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Centennial Plaza, 301 West Bagdad. There will be activities for kids and arts, crafts, and food vendors. Dress up in your finest Calaca, Frida, Selena, or Prince apparel. This event is FREE to attend.
via Disney
— Siete’s Dia de los Muertos Drive-In Movie Night @ Blue Starlight Downtown
Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | 300 San Antonio St.
Join in the fun at this family-friendly screening of Coco, along with Siete snacks and other goodies like tamales and specialty chocolates for you to enjoy while you watch. Feel free to bring blankets chairs, and anything to keep you cozy during the movie. Tickets are $40 per car, which includes: Access to the rooftop, a screening of the movie, and Siete snacks and goodies like tamales, Bawi drinks, chocolates, and more to enjoy as you watch. Space is limited, so reserve your car spot today! The full ticket price will be donated to the Mexic-Arte Museum’s Art Education Programs.
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