Albuquerque, NM – Día de los Muertos is right around the corner, and the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) has a slate of all-ages activities to get visitors ready for the holiday.
The celebration of Día de los Muertos – a holiday celebrated across Latin America at the start of November that pays respect to friends and family members who have passed – kicks off at the Center on Saturday, Oct. 18 with Noche de Familia: Noche de Cempasúchil, featuring a screening of Disney*Pixar’s Coco.
This family film tells the story of young Miguel, who dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, despite his family’s generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead on Día de los Muertos. Before the screening begins at 5:00 p.m., explore the magic of green screens with live, interactive demonstrations starting at 4:00 p.m.
One week later, the Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25 will include all-ages festivities inspired by Día de los Muertos traditions. Families are invited to contribute to the Center’s community ofrenda and view ofrendas created by local schools and community organizations. Attendees can decorate sugar skulls, craft paper flowers, and enjoy face-painting, and much more.
And of course, don’t miss the Center’s annual Día de Familia event celebrating Día de los Muertos traditions on Saturday, Nov. 1. It’s another opportunity share in the Center’s community ofrenda and enjoy all-ages crafts. Visitors will have a chance to sample Pan de Muerte and enjoy food from local food trucks. Please bring a non-returnable photo or item to contribute to the Center’s community ofrenda.
All of the events listed above are free to attend. Visit nhccnm.org/events to learn more and register.
More about the National Hispanic Cultural Center The National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. The NHCC presents mission-related events throughout the year, some produced by its history, literary, performing, and visual arts programs, and others by partnering with external organizations. Events take place at its 20-plus-acre campus, which includes a plaza, an art museum, a historically designated building, a library, and a genealogy center. The NHCC is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and is further supported by the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation.