El Día de Los Muertos is such a great traditional holiday that fits in so well with Halloween time. It really is getting more and more popular every year and with that comes more and more activities that we can participate in! If you would like your child to have a cultural experience this Day of the Dead, you can try out some of these activities and events! (All the type in green are links for more information) Please share if you end up going to one or find any other event as well :).
The City Library: Historias en español
November 1st at 2:00 PM at the Chapman Branch (577 South 900 West)
cost: free!
"Stories, songs, poems, music, crafts, and much more! Celebrate the Spanish language with your children at Chapman Branch. Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, and making crafts, all in Spanish."
This month is a Day of the Dead focus, but it looks like they have events every 1st Saturday! I've been to this one before and it was really great, and free!
The City Library: Rose Park Día de los Muertos Festival
November 1st 6-9 PM at Day-Riverside Branch (1575 West 1000 North)
cost: free!
"Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the whole family at the Day-Riverside Branch. Explore this rich Mexican tradition with interactive altars, pan de muerto, hot chocolate, and sugar skull decorating. The festivities continue with music, dancing, face-painting, crafts, games, an art show by local youth, a photo booth, and so much more!"
Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South
Exhibition: October 27-November 6
Celebration: November 1st 6-9 PM
cost: free!
"The Utah Cultural Celebration Center presents the 11th annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community gathering. The free celebration features a variety of exciting, educational, and hands-on activities for the whole family, plus a chance to experience a folk art exhibit recognizing this significant and expressive Mexican holiday."
Frida Bistro
"Saturday, November 1st will be our annual Dia de los Muertos benefit for the Utah Food Bank. Held in the La Bodega Rico Brand & Frida Bistro Events Warehouse, there will be live music, a cash bar, games and activities for kids, a market of Mexican art, tasty Mexican food, and other items. Donate cash or cans of food at the door to the Utah Food Bank—10 cans or $10 for kids, or 15 cans or $15 for adults. As always, costumes and makeup are most welcome! Fun fact: If you eat at Frida Bistro beforehand, your entry will be waived!"
(I have gone to this before and the food is amazing!)
Thanksgiving Point
Saturday, November 1st 10 AM-Midnight (also maybe something the following Monday but nothing is posted yet
Cost: $8 adults, kids 12 and under free
"Join us for the Latin American holiday Dia de los Muertos at Thanksgiving Point! Legend has it that on Dia de los Muertos, the dead join us as a part of our community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share celebrations with loved ones. Members of the community are invited to build an altar inviting a loved one to enjoy the fragrance of marigolds and delicious pan de Muerto (bread of the dead). A community altar will be available at the event to write notes or share mementos in celebration of souls no longer on Earth.
The Show Barn will be filled with the sights and sounds of Dia de los Muertos, including the most familiar symbol of Dia de los Muertos, artful calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), appearing everywhere enjoying life, often in fancy clothes, and in entertaining situations. Don't miss this mix of family history, beautiful art, lively music, and delicious food. Dancers representing the colorful traditions of Latin American countries perform along with mariachi bands, singers, and storytellers."
The Book of Life
My family saw this movie over the weekend and loved it! It is such a sweet story and explains a lot about Day of the Dead traditions. Your whole family will enjoy it!
Here are some Day of the Dead songs that we'll be learning in class soon too! (I have to admit that I recorded the videos so they're not that great, but the songs are still fun :).
The City Library: Historias en español
November 1st at 2:00 PM at the Chapman Branch (577 South 900 West)
cost: free!
"Stories, songs, poems, music, crafts, and much more! Celebrate the Spanish language with your children at Chapman Branch. Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, and making crafts, all in Spanish."
This month is a Day of the Dead focus, but it looks like they have events every 1st Saturday! I've been to this one before and it was really great, and free!
The City Library: Rose Park Día de los Muertos Festival
November 1st 6-9 PM at Day-Riverside Branch (1575 West 1000 North)
cost: free!
"Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the whole family at the Day-Riverside Branch. Explore this rich Mexican tradition with interactive altars, pan de muerto, hot chocolate, and sugar skull decorating. The festivities continue with music, dancing, face-painting, crafts, games, an art show by local youth, a photo booth, and so much more!"
Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South
Exhibition: October 27-November 6
Celebration: November 1st 6-9 PM
cost: free!
"The Utah Cultural Celebration Center presents the 11th annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community gathering. The free celebration features a variety of exciting, educational, and hands-on activities for the whole family, plus a chance to experience a folk art exhibit recognizing this significant and expressive Mexican holiday."
Frida Bistro
"Saturday, November 1st will be our annual Dia de los Muertos benefit for the Utah Food Bank. Held in the La Bodega Rico Brand & Frida Bistro Events Warehouse, there will be live music, a cash bar, games and activities for kids, a market of Mexican art, tasty Mexican food, and other items. Donate cash or cans of food at the door to the Utah Food Bank—10 cans or $10 for kids, or 15 cans or $15 for adults. As always, costumes and makeup are most welcome! Fun fact: If you eat at Frida Bistro beforehand, your entry will be waived!"
(I have gone to this before and the food is amazing!)
Thanksgiving Point
Saturday, November 1st 10 AM-Midnight (also maybe something the following Monday but nothing is posted yet
Cost: $8 adults, kids 12 and under free
"Join us for the Latin American holiday Dia de los Muertos at Thanksgiving Point! Legend has it that on Dia de los Muertos, the dead join us as a part of our community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share celebrations with loved ones. Members of the community are invited to build an altar inviting a loved one to enjoy the fragrance of marigolds and delicious pan de Muerto (bread of the dead). A community altar will be available at the event to write notes or share mementos in celebration of souls no longer on Earth.
The Show Barn will be filled with the sights and sounds of Dia de los Muertos, including the most familiar symbol of Dia de los Muertos, artful calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), appearing everywhere enjoying life, often in fancy clothes, and in entertaining situations. Don't miss this mix of family history, beautiful art, lively music, and delicious food. Dancers representing the colorful traditions of Latin American countries perform along with mariachi bands, singers, and storytellers."
The Book of Life
My family saw this movie over the weekend and loved it! It is such a sweet story and explains a lot about Day of the Dead traditions. Your whole family will enjoy it!
Here are some Day of the Dead songs that we'll be learning in class soon too! (I have to admit that I recorded the videos so they're not that great, but the songs are still fun :).