Community Events

Wednesday, November 1st

A photograph of folkloric dancers in La Catrina makeup and flamenco dresses.

Día De Los Muertos at Moody Amphitheater 6-10pm

Enjoy FREE live music and dance, community altars, calavera face painting, live art, themed cocktails, local Latinx artisan vendors, and more!

A painting of a blue calavera and three red roses on a yellow background.

Día De Los Muertos 

at Painting with a Twist  7-9pm

Reservations required.

An illustration of clouds and lightning bolts emanating from an open calavera.

10th Annual DIA on Dia

Concert at 3TEN ACL LIVE  7pm

All ages welcome.

Thursday, November 2nd

An illustration of the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel.

Alma y Corazón: Día de los Muertos Ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery 5:30-8:30pm

A FREE community event featuring artists, authors, and musicians! Come view a family ofrenda and welcome the ancestors of the Herrera, Carmona, Limon, Moreno, and Villasana families.

A photograph of the band Conjunto Los Pinkys.

El Día De Los Muertos Party 

at Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center  9-11am

FREE

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Día De Muertos at Independence Brewing Co.  

6-10pm

All ages welcome.

FREE

A photograph of woman in La Catrina makeup.

Celebración del Dia de los Muertos at Suculenta Cocina Mexicana  6-9pm

Join us for a vibrant and lively celebration! Tickets include a seated experience of traditional performances, a Day of the Dead altar, and a dinner buffet.

Friday, November 3rd

Día de los Muertos: Music About Life and Death at Brentwood Social House  3:30-5:30pm

Join Chaski as we celebrate the lives of our loved ones the Latino way—through art and compassion—with music mostly from México, Bolivia, Perú, Venezuela, and Argentina. Come hear the panpipes, folk flutes, harp, guitar, charango, and more as we honor the spirits of our beloved departed friends and family!

A photograph of an upside down aerialist on a background of cempazúchitl.

Ofrenda: Celebrating Día de los Muertos: a Night of Circus and Culture at Fierce Whiskers Distillery   8-11pm

Come celebrate and learn about the Day of the Dead with an immersive and visually stunning show featuring a live Mariachi band, aerialists, contortionists, dancers, poets, artists, and vendors!

Saturday, November 4th

An illustrated collage of distinctive Milagro Hearts.

Day of the Drag: Honoring the Queens that Came Before Us at Kitty Cohen's  1-4pm

Featuring performances by Latinx drag performers, Day of the Dead themed cocktails, bites from all local Mexican and Latinx vendors, and face painting by local artists! Bring your own offerings to decorate the altar honoring the queens (of all kinds) who made an impact on your life. 

An illustration of a woman, surrounded by butterflies, wearing La Catrina makeup and a skull candelabra atop her head.

Día De Los Muertos at Pan American Recreation Center     1-9pm

A FREE community-building, family-friendly event offering face painting, sugar skull decorating, large-scale interactive sculptures, and a collective ofrenda!

An illustration of an Aztec or Toltec figure holding a pencil and a paintbrush.

MexAmeriCon at Pan American Recreation Center

 1-9pm

Austin's FREE Mexican American and Latinx Comic Book Convention will showcase an artisan market, loteria (bingo), interview panels discussing nuestra cultura, and an "Artist Alley" where you can meet your favorite artists! All ages welcome.

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Día De Los Muertos Festival & Parade at Centennial Plaza  12-9pm

This FREE family-friendly event will feature live music, cultural performances, tasty food, vendor booths, crafts for children, and more! Guests will have the opportunity to compete in various contests. 

A photograph of an upside down aerialist on a background of cempazúchitl.

Ofrenda: Celebrating Día de los Muertos: a Night of Circus and Culture at Fierce Whiskers Distillery   7-10pm

Come celebrate and learn about the Day of the Dead with an immersive and visually stunning show featuring a live Mariachi band, aerialists, contortionists, dancers, poets, artists, and vendors!