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\nCelebrate D\u00eda de Muertos: Family-Friendly Events in and Around NYC 2025<\/p>\n

D\u00eda de Muertos, otherwise known as \u201cThe Day of the Dead,\u201d is a cultural holiday known for honoring and celebrating ancestors and those we have lost. Check out the following list of family-friendly D\u00eda de Muertos events in and around NYC!<\/p>\n

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New York City
\nManhattan
\nMano Mano\u2019s D\u00eda de Muertos at Flatiron NoMad<\/a>
\nFlatiron North Plaza, 23rd & Broadway, Flatiron District
\nOct. 31, Daily, 10 am \u2013 9 pm, through Nov. 2
\nAll ages
\nFree<\/p>\n

See this vibrant public ofrenda at Flatiron Plaza to celebrate Day of the Dead in partnership with the Flatiron NoMad.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mano a Mano\u2019s Day of the Dead at St. Mark\u2019s Church<\/a>
\nSt. Mark\u2019s Church in-the-Bowerks, 131 E 10th St., East Village
\nNov. 1- 2, Saturday and Sunday, noon \u2013 5 pm
\nAll ages
\nFree
\nRSVP in advance<\/p>\n

Join this vibrant, heartfelt celebration of D\u00eda de Muertos featuring an 18\u2032 long interactive community altar (bring copies of photos, notes, or letters dedicated to your dearly departed!), live musical performances, hands-on workshops for all ages, Mexican folk art market, and delicious Mexican food on sale.<\/p>\n

Super S\u00e1bado: D\u00eda De Los Muertos Celebration<\/a>
\nEl Museo del Barrio, 1230 5th Ave., East Harlem\u00a0
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, noon \u2013 6 pm
\nAll ages
\nFree
\nRSVP online<\/p>\n

Honoring the lives of loved ones who have passed, this beloved tradition invites visitors of all ages to come together and experience the vibrant cultural traditions surrounding D\u00eda de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Enjoy live music and dance performances, art-making workshops, calavera (skull) face painting, and a communal altar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Disney and Pixar\u2019s COCO in Concert Live to Film<\/a>
\nThe Town Hall, 123 West 43rd St., Midtown
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, 2 \u2013 5 pm & 7 \u2013 9 pm
\nAll ages
\nTickets start at $60<\/p>\n

The Town Hall and The Sinfonietta will present Disney and Pixar\u2019s Coco in Concert Live to Film, featuring the musical score by Oscar\u00ae and GRAMMY\u00ae-winning composer Michael Giacchino performed live along to the D\u00eda de los Muertos themed film.<\/p>\n

Bronx
\nDay of the Dead\/D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/a>
\nWave Hill, 675 W 252nd St., Riverdale
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, all day
\nAll ages
\nFree with admission to the grounds: $4-$10<\/p>\n

Celebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos with a day of family-friendly activities that include artmaking, storytelling, and more. Learn traditional Mexican folk-art techniques and customs while honoring loved ones by making nicho boxes to share on the community ofrenda. Then, enjoy music by the NYC-based collective of jaraneros, Son Pecadores.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dia De Los Muertos With Mazarte Dance Co.<\/a>
\nBronx Children\u2019s Museum, 725 Exterior St., 2nd Floor, Concourse
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, 10 am \u2013 1 pm
\nAll ages
\n$8-$14<\/p>\n

Commemorate Dia De Los Muertos with a day of creativity, community, and celebration! Make your own masks from recycled materials inspired by artist Warren King. Create colorful calaveras and enjoy a performance & dance workshop by MAZarte Dance Company to honor D\u00eda de los Muertos. Don\u2019t forget to dress up\u2014there will be fun prizes for the costume contests!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Family Time D\u00eda de Muertos 2025<\/a>
\nThe Bronx Museum, 1040 Grand Concourse, Concourse
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, 1 \u2013 3 pm
\nAll ages
\nFree<\/p>\n

Enjoy art-making activities inspired by the holiday with artist Marco Saavedra, who has also created a communal Dia de Muertos altar at the Museum for the occasion. You are welcome to bring objects and photos to contribute to the altar through November 1, anytime during the Museum\u2019s regular business hours. At the D\u00eda de Muertos celebration, there will be complimentary light refreshments courtesy of local restaurant La Morada!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Brooklyn
\nCelebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/a>
\nBrooklyn Children\u2019s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, 10 am \u2013 5 pm
\nAll ages
\n$15<\/p>\n

Families are invited to celebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos, honoring the lives and memories of those who have passed. The Day of the Dead festival brings together Mexican and Guatemalan traditions through dance, storytelling, kite-making, and a community ofrenda where families gather to remember their loved ones. Throughout the day, DJ Farbeon spins Latin, World, Soul, Funk, House, and Hip Hop. On the rooftop, an arts and crafts marketplace showcases local Latinx artists while Taqueria El Patron serves food throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Family Movies @ the Library: \u201cCoco\u201d and \u201cThe Book of Life\u201d<\/a>
\nKings Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Ave., Sheepshead Bay
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, 11 am \u2013 2:30 pm
\nAges 4 and older
\nFree<\/p>\n

Bring the family out to watch Coco and The Book of Life to commemorate Day of the Dead\/Dia De Los Muertos!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Day of the Dead Family Celebration<\/a>
\nGreen-Wood, 500 25th St., Greenwood Heights
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, 4 \u2013 7 pm
\nAll ages
\nFree<\/p>\n

Discover the rich history and traditions associated with the holiday D\u00eda de Muertos (Day of the Dead) through family-friendly crafts, performances, music, activities, and food.<\/p>\n

Queens
\nHispanic Heritage Month: Day of the Dead Celebration<\/a>
\nHillcrest Library, Queens Public Library, 18705 Union Turnpike, Flushing
\nTuesday, Oct. 28, 4 \u2013 6 pm
\nAll ages
\nFree<\/p>\n

Join this family-oriented mini-Day of the Dead celebration that immerses families in a culturally rich experience. With a crafting workshop, face painting, and a photo booth to capture the moment, this event is designed to educate and entertain attendees of all ages. A blend of fun and tradition, inviting families to honor and explore the rich heritage of the Dia de los Muertos in a joyful and engaging way. Supplies are limited. On a first-come, first-served basis for the first 50 children.<\/p>\n

Celebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos: Create Sugar Skull Magnets<\/a>
\nSouth Jamaica Library, 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica
\nFriday, Oct. 31, 4:30 \u2013 5:30 pm
\nAges 6-11
\nFree<\/p>\n

Honor D\u00eda de los Muertos by decorating colorful sugar skull magnets! Learn about the meaning and history behind this beautiful tradition. Create your own festive keepsake to take home.<\/p>\n

Queens Zoo Dia de los Muertos<\/a>
\nQueens Zoo, 53-51 111th St., Corona
\nNov. 1-2, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am \u2013 4 pm
\nAll ages
\n$7.95-$10.95<\/p>\n

Join the Zoo for a Dia de los Muertos celebration where families, friends, and the community come together to learn about extinct animals and celebrate Latin American cultures. Featuring animal meet & greets, story time, face painting, and more.<\/p>\n

MexFest 2025: D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/a>
\nFlushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd. Flushing
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, 6 \u2013 10 pm
\nAll ages
\nFree
\nAdvanced registration required<\/p>\n

Celebrate and learn about the Mexican tradition of D\u00eda de los Muertos! This year\u2019s theme, Rituales de Resiliencia (Rituals of Resilience), centers on memory, cultural ritual, and ancestral connection.\u202f Festival visitors are invited to enjoy a multidisciplinary art exhibition and to celebrate and honor Mexican culture with an evening of community and connection that will include sharing a community ofrenda (altar) to honor lost loved ones, a Papel Picado Workshop, a Writing Workshop, and a gathering of stories and testimonials.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Juntas Chicas: Day of the Dead Celebration and Performance<\/a>
\nOak Ridge in Forest Park, 1 Forest Pkwy., Woodhaven
\nSunday, Nov. 2, 2:30 pm
\nAll ages
\nFree<\/p>\n

This family-friendly program features live music from the Queens-based band Juntas Chicas, whose sound blends son jarocho, rancheras, and norte\u00f1o with jazz, cumbia, and flamenco. There will be face painting, a craft table, and a community ofrenda.<\/p>\n

Westchester
\nDay of the Dead Performance: \u201cTime of the Marigold\u201d<\/a>
\nNew Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, 11 am \u2013 noon
\nAll ages
\nFree<\/p>\n

Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of D\u00eda de Muertos with a captivating performance by the renowned Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Enjoy live music, dazzling choreography, and heartfelt storytelling that bring this revered holiday to life. Through song, dance, and interactive elements, you\u2019ll gain insight into the symbols, rhythms, and meanings behind this timeless celebration of life and remembrance.<\/p>\n

D\u00eda de Muertos (2025)<\/a>
\nHudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
\nNov. 1-2, Saturday and Sunday, noon \u2013 4 pm
\nAges 4 and older
\nIncluded with admission $8-$15<\/p>\n

Celebrate D\u00eda de Muertos at the HRM with art-making activities and a community altar, or ofrenda, where you are invited to place pictures of your departed loved ones. Join a special art workshop where you can create your own sugar skull mask, or calavera. This important part of the annual celebration ties the reality of death to more hopeful concepts of rebirth, resurrection, and regeneration.<\/p>\n

Dia De Los Muertos at WCM<\/a>
\nWestchester Children\u2019s Museum, 100 Playland Parkway, Rye
\nSunday, Nov. 2, 10:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm
\nAll ages
\n$14-$16<\/p>\n

Celebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos at the Museum! Make your own sugar skull masks and craft vibrant tissue paper marigold flowers. It\u2019s a colorful and creative way to remember and celebrate loved ones.<\/p>\n

Long Island
\nDia de Muertos Nichos<\/a>
\nLong Island Children\u2019s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, noon \u2013 2 pm
\nAges 3 and older
\n$18<\/p>\n

Learn all about Dia de Muertos, a vibrant holiday widely celebrated in Mexico, and then make a nicho to bring home. These beautifully adorned frames are a popular form of folk art in the region and are often used on ofrendas to memorialize someone special.\u00a0<\/p>\n

D\u00eda de los Muertos Family Celebration in Heckscher Park<\/a>
\nHeckscher State Park, 1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip
\nSaturday, Nov. 1, noon \u2013 5 pm
\nAll ages
\nFree<\/p>\n

Enjoy learning about D\u00eda de los Muertos and how it is celebrated around the world. Meet artists Kelynn Z. Alder, Manuel Alejandro Macarrulla, and Erwin List Sanchez, and create works of art inspired by the celebration. Bring your own photographs or other personal items to leave at the ofrenda, to honor and remember your loved ones. Activities throughout the day will include Mexican-style calaveras, maraca decorating, maskmaking, flower crown making, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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