13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
Saturday, October 17
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Sunset approximately 6:34 p.m.)
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Join The Museum of Kansas City for our 13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration, an evening honoring the rich history, traditions, and cultural significance of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. This beloved community event is presented in partnership with Mattie Rhodes Art Center, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre, La Mega KC, Kanbe’s Markets and Una Familia Tequila as our Official Margarita Sponsor.
Admission: Pay What You Wish*
Advance tickets are required. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.
Se requiere entrada: Pague lo que usted desee
*Pay What You Wish means admission is required, but you choose the amount you wish to contribute.
Your Ticket Includes
- Live music by Mariachi Estrella KC
- Puppetry by Stone Lion Puppet Theatre
- Traditional dance performances by Grupo Folklórico Izcalli
- Complimentary children’s face painting by artist Jessica Manco, Kathryn Messick, and the Van Horn Art Department at Café 3218
- Participation in the indoor and outdoor Community Altars. Guests are invited to bring remembrance items to place on the altars. Please note that items left on the altars will not be returned.
Shop & Explore
Visit Wisteria, the Museum’s boutique on the first floor, for unique Día de los Muertos gifts and merchandise.
Browse offerings from local vendors, including:
- Virginia’s Mexican Arts & Crafts
- Veronica Style
- Shop Local KC
- The Pink Mariposa
- Sirena Serena Candles
- Life and Death Designs
- Panaderia de las Americas
- And many more!
All vendors will be located on the Museum’s east historic lawn.
Food & Drinks
Enjoy food for purchase from local food trucks and beverages from Elixir on the Lawn, including:
- Museum Margarita by Una Familia Tequila
- Mexican beer
- Wine
- La Hamburguesa Loca
- Elotes Bro
- Pupusas El Milagro KC
- Snow & Roast
- Quesabirrias La Catrina
- The Tamale Kitchen
- Todo de Berria
- Una Famila Tequila tastings
No outside food or beverages are permitted. Thank you for supporting our local food vendors.
Para más información, comuníquese con Paul Gutiérrez al 816.702.7705.
Know Before You Go
- Plan to spend approximately 1½ to 2 hours at the event.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Enter through the south gates on Gladstone Boulevard.
- Street parking is available along Gladstone Boulevard and surrounding Museum streets.
- Please do not block residential driveways and observe all City parking regulations. Vehicles parked illegally may be towed.
- ADA accommodations are available. Please contact us at 816.702.7702 upon arrival.
- Restrooms are located on the Museum’s lower level.
- Professional photography is not permitted anywhere inside or outside the Museum.
