Family-friendly Dìa de los Muertos events in ABQ
Oct. 25—Dìa de los Muertos is a time for friends and family to gather to celebrate life and remember loved ones who have died.
A variety of events are coming to the city over the next two weeks for the family to enjoy.
Dìa de los Muertos in Old Town
Old Town Plaza will be dressed in marigolds with ofrendas scattered throughout the area honoring community members' loved ones. The ofrendas will be decorated by community members and students from San Felipe de Neri School and Escuela del Sol Montessori. The event lasts a whole week with different events every day, and Saturday is family day. Events will include live music, games, vendors, Mass and a showing of Disney's "Coco" to end the day.
LOCATION: 200 N. Plaza NW
DATES: Oct. 27-Nov. 4
Library fun
Sugar Skull Family Craft
Make felted sugar skulls to take home for your Dìa de los Muertos celebrations.
LOCATION: Rudolfo Anaya Library, 7704 Second NW
DATE: 2-3 p.m. Oct. 28
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Masks for Kids
All materials will be provided for kids 6 and up to make their own sugar skull masks. The craft is free, but registration is required online.
LOCATION: Juan Tabo Public Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE
DATE: 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 28
Family Movie: "The Book of Life"
The library plays a movie on the first and third Saturday of every month.
LOCATION: South Broadway Library, 1025 Broadway SE
DATE: 1-3 p.m.
"Coco" Movie Watch Party
Snacks will be provided at the showing.
LOCATION: San Pedro Library, 5600 Trumbull SE
DATE: 3-5 p.m. Oct. 28
Sugar Skull Fun Run
This run has fun for the whole family. There is a timed 5 kilometer run/walk for ages 12 and up, and a timed 5 kilometer run/walk for children 6 to 11-years-old.
There will also be a one-mile Strut and Stroll for all ages, and pets are welcome.
Race shirts are available for purchase on race day, and there will be food trucks and the Muerto Market.
This is a rain or shine event, no refunds will be given.
LOCATION: Along Tingley Drive between Central and Eighth NW. Park at the Bugarium parking lot at the ABQ BioPark.
DATE: 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 29
COST: Tickets can be purchased online.
5K Timed run:
$50 for ages 12 and up
$30 for ages 6-12
Free for ages 5 and under
1 Mile Strut and Stroll:
$25 for all ages, strollers and pets.
Free for ages 5 and under
Dìa de los Muertos Community Celebration of Life
This event invites the whole family — including pets — to join in the celebration of life with local folk-art vendors, kids' coloring and craft table, live music and a sugar skull workshop, which is free for the first 100 people. A pet blessing takes place at 11 a.m.
LOCATION: Farm & Table, 8917 Fourth NW
DATE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 29
South Valley Dìa de los Muertos Celebration and Marigold Parade
This celebration draws its influences from Jose Guadalupe Posada's early 1900s portrayal of personalities and professions as skeletons or calaveras. The parade starts at the historic Gutierrez Hubbell house. Parking is limited, so carpooling is recommended.
LOCATION: Gutierrez Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta SW
DATE: 12-4 p.m. Nov. 5
Albuquerque Dìa de los Muertos Parade
This inaugural city parade invites people from all backgrounds to gather and celebrate the living and honor loved ones. The festivities will begin at the National Hispanic Cultural Center at noon and the parade will depart at 7 p.m. from NHCC and head toward the Albuquerque Civic Center, where festivities will continue until 10 p.m. Enjoy live music, concessions, arts and crafts and more at this celebration of life. The parade is open to anyone who wishes to participate, but organizers ask that attire remain authentic, and reserve the right to deny entrance.
LOCATION: National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 Fourth S.W.
DATE: 12-10 p.m. Nov. 11
