Dia de Muertos Festival
DATE: Altar On View Nov. 6-9 | Festival Nov. 7-8
TIME: Festival 12-6 p.m. | Altar 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Procession, 5 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission
Admission to this experience includes full access to Super Bloom
The Garden transforms into a vibrant celebration of memory and connection.
Return to a world of bright marigolds, radiant altars and festive trails, where art and tradition come together under the desert sky. Experience live performances, immersive installations and moments of reflection woven throughout the Garden.
This is more than a festival—it is a gathering of spirit and beauty. A time to honor, remember and come together surrounded by the vibrant energy of the season.
La Procesión, 5 p.m.
Join us in a procession in memory of passed loved ones.
Community Ofrenda Exhibit
Webster Auditorium
Ofrenda, or offering, is a central element in Dia de Muertos. Visitors are invited to place memories and wishes for loved ones on the ofrenda.
Altar on view Nov. 6-8, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Programming subject to change.
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