WHAT:
Catalina Museum for Art & History is set to host its 6th Annual Día de Muertos Family Festival as part of its popular First Fridays at the Museum series. Families and friends of all ages are invited to celebrate this colorful Mexican tradition, which honors life and death while remembering loved ones who have passed on.
The festival will feature activities for all ages, including a special puppet show at 4:30 p.m. by Haynes Marionettes, live music performances by Mariachi Las Catrinas from 5 – 7 p.m. and Sin Frontera from 7 – 9 p.m., local food vendors, tequila tasting, and cultural performances. Additionally, there will be a 2024 Barbie Signature Collection Día de Muertos doll raffle.
Additionally, the museum welcomes creative artists to participate in the Día de Muertos Ofrenda/Altar & Art Contest, offering a chance to win cash prizes. The contest is open to artists of all skill levels.
To learn more about this event and to register, please visit catalinamuseum.org/calendar/dia-de-los-muertos.
WHEN:
November 1, 2024 from 6 – 9 p.m.
WHERE:
Catalina Museum for Art & History
217 Metropole Ave
Avalon, CA 90704
- 4:30 p.m.: Puppet Show by Haynes Marionettes
- 5 – 7 p.m.: Live Music by Mariachi Las Catrinas
- 7 – 9 p.m.: Live Music by Sin Frontera
