Day of the Dead (Día De Los Muertos) featuring Basho & Friends and Mariachi Alma
All ages - Celebrate Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos at the Lafayette Public Library with live music and activities! The celebration may be either outside or inside, depending on weather.
Schedule
- 10:30-11am: Basho & Friends storytime
- 10:30am-1:30pm: face painting by Face Fiesta
- 11am-1pm: Sugar Skull Workshop with Museo de Las Americas
- noon-12:45pm: Basho & Friends music
- 1-2pm: music with Mariachi Alma del Folklore
While you are here, view ofrendas (traditional memorial altars) on display throughout the Library made by Lafayette community members.
- Date:
- Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Time:
- 10:30AM - 2:00PM
- Campus:
- Lafayette Library
- Audience:
- Everyone
- Categories:
- *Performance or Special Event *Storytime *Workshop or Lecture Adults Kids Teens
Call for Day of the Dead Altars: Lafayette Public Library invites individuals, families, or groups to create an altar for our Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community display Oct. 15-Nov. 12.
Learn more and sign up by Oct. 8!
Create mini diorama altars:
Pick up a small box (while supplies last) from the Lafayette Public Library starting Oct. 1 to create your own mini diorama altar honoring a loved one. Using materials from home, honor a family member, friend, pet, or celebrity that passed away. Include a description of your loved one. Get creative! Drop off dioramas by Oct. 15.
Questions? Contact the Programs Staff.