Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!

An evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and folklórico + mariachi performance Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, performance and games, this event celebrates the traditions and heritage of Día de los Muertos. Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda, altar. Artist, David Amoroso, will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate! The museum will also be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions. Live Performance • Mariachi Music from Mariachi Estrella • Folklórico Dance from Los Quetzales • Poetry reading Participate • Join the Catrina Parade - anyone dressed as a Catrina can take part • Ofrenda (altar) designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include. • Calavera Mask decoration • Lotería games • Museum galleries open late! Explore our current exhibitions Vendors • David Amoroso • Ana Schwar • Ana Just Made It • Trapillo Art • Face painting by Otterly Artistic Designs Refreshments and Bites • Rossana Coffee • Tacos y Antojitos Los Combinados • A Toda Madre --- Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display. No registration required. Event is free to attend!