Children’s Museum Houston will be magically transformed into a colorful, beautiful and bountiful Land of the Dead, bursting with incredible offerings of Mariachi, “sugar skulls” and marigolds in celebration of El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).  El Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life!  It’s a time when families keep the memory of loved ones alive by remembering their essence in a beautifully decorated “ofrenda.”  This offering, replete of bread, fruit, and flowers, is believed to be enjoyed by the departed as they pay a holiday visit home!  

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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Calavera Face Painting & Mini Ofrenda: Celebrate Día de los Muertos as you learn traditional Calavera face painting and create your own mini ofrenda to honor loved ones.

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When: At the top of every half hour from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm in Maker Lab

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Storytime & Craft: Join us for stories and crafts about calaveras—whimsical skulls that are an important symbol in the Mexican tradition of honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed.

When: At 11 am, 1 and 3 pm in Kaleidoscope

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Intempo Dance: Celebrate Mexican culture with storytelling and dance as these performers bring the vibrant spirit and meaningful traditions of Día de los Muertos to life on stage!

When: At noon and 2 pm in Brown Auditorium

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

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Papel Picado: Design and create this popular Mexican folk art decoration to celebrate the meaningful traditions of the Day of the Dead.

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Alebrijes Stuffies: Design and create your own colorful Alebrijes-inspired stuffed creature in this hands-on maker activity.

When: All Day in Maker Lab

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Calavera Thermoplastics: Transform thermoplastic beads into festive calavera shapes while exploring the science behind heat and molding.

When: All Day in Science Station

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Nicho Boxes: Learn to create a DIY shadowbox to honor and remember loved ones with a personal, decorative display.

When: All Day at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables

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Sugar Skull Masks: Design and decorate your own colorful sugar skull mask, celebrating memory and tradition through vibrant folk art.

When: All Day at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables