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Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 7

The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the Annual Day of the Dead celebration on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event is in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and The Friends of COR Museum. The event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. It features a children's Catrina altar by artist Lety Alvarez and her students. Look for … [Read more...] about Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 7

Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Gathering at Spring Haven Farm Nov. 1 and 2

Spring Haven Farm, at 5306 Homer Ruffin Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is opening their space for a Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) gathering on November 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pay what you can. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to El Centro Hispano to support their ongoing work in the community. This year, Spring Haven Farm will be opening their space for a Día … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Gathering at Spring Haven Farm Nov. 1 and 2

Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 3 to Nov 2

Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel. Visitors are invited to contribute to this sacred Mexican tradition by adding an offering in the form of photographs or objects that represent a departed loved … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 3 to Nov 2

Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 26

Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 25

Seeds of Hope Wilson is hosting a Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, North Carolina. Celebrate special traditions with friends and family. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 25

Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh Oct. 25

The 13th Annual Day of the Dead 5K takes place in Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event, presented by Centro Mexican Restaurant, celebrates tradition, community and diversity. It benefits Fox Road Boys & Girls Club (formerly Brentwood Boys & Girls Club.) The event also includes art, food, music, dancing, local beer and costumes. The race … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival in Raleigh Oct. 25

8 Day of the Dead celebrations in the Triangle

Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which participants remember and pray for their friends and family members who have passed away. The holiday features altars to loved ones and brightly painted sugar skulls. Read on to learn about some some celebrations, festivals and workshops in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle, where you can learn about and … [Read more...] about 8 Day of the Dead celebrations in the Triangle

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Dia de Oakwood Flower Making Workshops at Dix Park

In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in the traditions of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition that celebrates family and ancestry. Learn more about Dia de Oakwood. Dix Park is hosting several unique … [Read more...] about Dia de Oakwood Flower Making Workshops at Dix Park

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