3 fun events this weekend – hassteveclarkresignedyet

Día de los MuertosMexico’s Day of the Dead celebration comes to life this weekend, inviting everyone to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. No matter where you are in metro Phoenix, chances are there’s a celebration going on nearby.

to celebrate properlyconsider attending a participating festival colorful altars, traditional music and bright scenery. Engage in traditional activities such as face painting or making sugar skullswhich embody the spirit of the holiday. Visit local markets to buy handicrafts and authentic food, and attend community gatherings to share stories and memories.

Embrace this beauty Mexican tradition at these Day of the Dead celebrations near Metro Phoenix.

Día de los Muertos at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

This celebration features a stunning public altar inspired by the cempasúchil (marigold) flower and the love story of Xóchitl and Huitzilin.

See impressive displays of handmade floral sculptures and silver hummingbirds alongside the ceramic art of Oaxaca artist Rufina Ruiz Lopez. Visitors can walk in the procession and honor their loved ones by placing photos and souvenirs on the rental.

Details: 12:00-18:00 Friday-Sunday, November 1-3. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Included with the $24.95 garden admission fee ($14.95 for ages 3-17). dbg.org.

Día de los Muertos Festival in Avondale

Celebrate the 16th annual Día de los Muertos Festival hosted by Ballet Folklorico Esperanza and Avondale. There will be live music and other entertainment, food trucks, arts and crafts and a community ofrenda. Bring pictures of your loved ones to place on the altar as a keepsake.

Details: 5-9 p.m., Saturday, November 2. Goodyear Farms Avondale Historic Cemetery, 3900 N Santa Fe Trail, Avondale. free. balletfolkloricoesperanza.org.

Mountain View Funeral Home and Dia de los Muertos Cemetery

This family-friendly event invites the community to honor loved ones with beautifully decorated altars, enjoy food from local food trucks, and attend cultural performances featuring folkloric dancers and mariachi music. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite Day of the Dead attire and paint their faces in this celebration filled with remembrance and joy.

Details: 16-19:30, Saturday, November 2. Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. free. mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetery.com.

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