Día de Los Muertos is celebrated each year on November 1st. It is a holiday that originated in Mexico but made its way to the U.S. It is a day in which people come together to honor their deceased loved ones by building altars, telling stories, and sharing food. This guide highlights events happening in each NYC borough that showcase these traditions.
Manhattan Día De Los Muertos Events
Super Sabado
This Día de Los Muertos celebration is full of family-friendly activities like calavera face painting and traditional dance.
- Date: November 1, 2025 from 12 to 6 p.m.
- Location: El Museo Del Barrio, 1230 5th Avenue, NY
- Admission: Free and open to the public. Link for registration here.
Día de los Muertos Solidarity Vigil
Organized by Make the Road New York, Solidarity Organizing Initiative and Las Doñas, this vigil honors those who have passed away in ICE and CBP detention.
- Date: November 1, 2025 from 12 p.m.
- Location: Foley Square, Lafayette Street, Centre Street, NY
- Admission: Free and open to the public.
Mano a Mano’s Day of the Dead Celebration
This free celebration includes an interactive 18-foot long community altar, live musical performances, workshops, and Mexican food available for purchase. People are encouraged to bring copies of pictures of their loved ones to contribute to the altar.
- Date: November 1 and November 2, 2025
- Location: St. Mark’s Church, 131 E 10th Street
- Admission: Free and open to the public. Link for registration here.
Brooklyn Día De Los Muertos Events
Family movies at the library
Enjoy back-to-back, family-friendly movie screenings of “Coco” and “The Book of Life” for free.
- Date: November 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Location: King’s Bay Library, 3650 Nostrand Ave
- Admission: Free and open to the public.
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum celebrates Dia de los Muertos
Join interactive storytelling, kite making, dance and a community ofrenda where families can pay tribute to their loved ones.
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- Date: November 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue
- Admission: Admission varies on age. Link to purchase tickets here.
Día de los muertos in Sunset Park
Celebrate those who have passed with a community altar, music, dance performances and more.
- Date: November 2, 2025 from 1 p.m.
- Location: Sunset Park, 5th Ave and 43rd Street
- Admission: Free and open to the public.
Queens Día De Los Muertos Events
Día de los Muertos crafts
Create sugar skull magnets at the Jamaica Library.
- Date: October 31, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Location: South Jamaica Library, 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica
- Admission: Free and open to the public.
Queen Zoo honors the animal kingdom
This Día de los Muertos celebration honors the memory of extinct animals, which includes face painting, animal meet-and-greets and storytime sessions.
- Date: November 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Queens Zoo, 53-51 111th St., Corona
- Admission: Admission varies on age. Link to purchase tickets here.
