Día de los Muertos, typically observed on Nov. 1-2, is approaching and Tarrant County is celebrating with parades, festivals, vendor markets, processions and live performances.
If you’re looking to celebrate the culture, remember loved ones who have passed on with an ofrenda — a homemade altar honoring the deceased — or spend time with family and friends, we’ve got you covered.
Fort Worth
Marvel at exhibits featuring Mexican art and culture at the Kimbell Art Museum
Head to the Kimbell Art Museum for a colorful night of Mexican art, culture and remembrance. Dance performances, face painting and a scavenger hunt will explore the connection between the Kimbell’s ancient American collection and modern-day Mexico. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
What: Kimbell Art Museum Día de los Muertos Happy Hour
When: 5 p.m. Oct. 30
Where: Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Admission: Free
Dance and roll along with the Fort Worth Día de los Muertos Parade
Join Fort Worth as it holds its 23rd annual Día de los Muertos en Fort Worth – Celebración de Vida, Arte y Cultura. The decorated floats, dancers and performers will start at North Main Street and Central Avenue and head north toward the Historic Stockyards. There will also be a decorated Trinity Metro bus. If you arrive at Casa Azul Coffee at 8:30 a.m., you can volunteer and help decorate and ride the bus as it rides along the parade route.
What: Día de los Muertos en Fort Worth, presented by Artes de la Rosa
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 31
Where: Historic Northside District, with the parade along North Main Street
Admission: Free
Watch the vibrant Día de los Muertos Procession at the botanic garden
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will be extra colorful with the altar displays, intricately decorated Catrinas and live cultural dancers. The procession will begin at 3:30 p.m. and is followed by a mariachi performance. Admission to the garden will be half price all day.
What: Fort Worth Botanic Garden Día de los Muertos Celebration
When: Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 1
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Admission: Half price starting at $7, children at $4, seniors $6, and free for toddlers
Support local Hispanic-owned businesses at Artisan Circle
Crockett Street will close down as it features a Hispanic-owned artisan market, local vendors, live mariachi music, street-style tacos, elote and a roaming Catrina. There will be something for everyone in the family at this festival.
What: Artisan Circle’s Third Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1. Mariachis perform from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Where: Artisan Circle, 2933 Crockett St.
Admission: Free. A buffet is available inside La Cabrona Cocina Mexicana for $35 per person. Free parking is available at Artisan Circle’s garages.
Grab chilaquiles and a mimosa tower as you listen to mariachi music
Head to El Chingon for brunch full of Latin flavors, festive cocktails, live music and bright traditional decor. Make sure you come in your best Día de los Muertos outfit to win best dressed — there will be cash and prizes awarded to the winners. A $10 reservation comes with one brunch item and a mimosa or paleta. Get a discount for four people, which includes one brunch item per person and a mimosa tower.
What: El Chingon Fort Worth Día de los Muertos Brunch
When: Noon-5:30 p.m. Nov. 1
Where: El Chingon Fort Worth, 2800 Bledsoe St., Suite 100
Admission: Reservations starting at $10
Visit the local vendor market at Gustos Burger Bar
Stop by Gustos Burger Bar for a night market of over 10 vendors, food and live music. Make sure you bring your own photos for their community ofrenda/altar setup.
What: Gustos Burger Bar Día de los Muertos
When: 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1
Where: Gustos Burger Bar + More, 1229 7th Ave.
Admission: Free
Take your cake to another tier at Nativo Café y Bodega
Nativo Café y Bodega and La Fortuna Bake Shop are offering a sweet and colorful night of cake decorating. Through this workshop, learn how to add piping, colorful details and designs inspired by the beautiful cultural night. This class is beginner-friendly, and each ticket includes a fall drink and your own spice cake for decorating.
What: Día de los Muertos Cake Decorating with La Fortuna Bake Shop
When: 6 p.m. Nov. 2
Where: Nativo Café y Bodega, 1701 White Settlement Road
Admission: Starting at $81
Join Fort Worth’s annual Día de los Muertos festival
Walk through the exhibits and meet local vendors and artisans at the Día de los Muertos festival for food, face painting, mariachis, ballet folklorico and opera. The festival has been rescheduled and moved due to weather, so make sure you follow their Instagram for the latest updates.
What: La Cabrona Día de los Muertos Fest
When: 11 a.m. Nov. 5
Where: Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center, 1440 N. Main St.
Admission: Free
Arlington
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with UTA
The UTA Central Library will have a Día de los Muertos celebration of its own open to the community alongside the students and alumni. The afternoon will feature food, Lotería, exhibits and festive programming.
What: UTA Central Library Día de los Muertos Celebration
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: UTA Central Library, 702 Planetarium Place
Admission: Free
Pour and paint a Día de los Muertos masterpiece
If you’re inspired to make a vibrant painting of your own, head to Painting with a Twist for a Día de los Muertos themed step-by-step painting class. Attend solo or bring a friend to enjoy a slow afternoon of warm coffee and creative expression.
What: Coffee & Canvas
When: 12:30 p.m. Nov. 1
Where: Painting with a Twist, 4001 W. Green Oaks Blvd.
Admission: Starting at $45
See a mashup of Halloween, Día de los Muertos and Shakespeare
While this is a RenFest, the fair will also integrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos themes through the vendors, music, costumes and entertainment.
What: Shakespeare Live! RenFest
When: Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St.
Admission: Free
Elsewhere
Give your pumpkin a Día de los Muertos theme for Halloween
Bring home a one-of-a-kind painted pumpkin display from this craft class. Bring a friend to transform a faux pumpkin into a sugar skull-inspired masterpiece, complete with a flower crown arrangement.
What: Sugar Skull Pumpkin Craft Class
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30
Where: Salt & Light Collective, 138 Olive St., Keller
Admission: Starting at $55
Visit My Stomping Grounds for a Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebration
This event combines the culture of Día de los Muertos with the spookiness of Halloween, featuring trunk-or-treating, local vendors, a classic car show and a community ofrenda for photos of deceased loved ones and pets. All proceeds for this event benefit Paws in the City. Costumes are encouraged.
What: Día de los Deadwood
When: 11 a.m. Oct. 31
Where: My Stomping Grounds, 5130 Northern Cross Blvd., Haltom City
Admission: $15-$25
Sip on wine while you paint ‘Petals & Bones’
Bring your favorite wine or champagne as you paint your Día de los Muertos masterpiece in Keller. Infants and children under 12 are not permitted during class times.
What: “Petals & Bones” guided Day of the Dead painting workshop
When: 12:30 p.m. Nov. 1
Where: Painting with a Twist, 201 Town Center Lane, Suite 1109, Keller
Admission: $42 per person
Celebrate Día de los Muertos in the heart of downtown Grand Prairie
Celebrate the memories of loved ones at Grand Prairie’s Día de Los Muertos celebration. Downtown will see family-friendly activities, local food vendors, an ofrenda/altar, cultural dances and a festive procession.
What: Día de los Muertos celebration
When: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 1
Where: Downtown Grand Prairie, 200 block of West Main Street
Admission: Free
Mica Magday is a reporting fellow for the Fort Worth Report. Contact her at mica.magday@fortworthreport.org.
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