YANKUITITL (Photo – Kidspace)
Join a celebration of life at Kidspace’s Día de Los Muertos (Day of The Dead) festivities.
By News Desk
The program includes music, dance, art, and a community ofrenda where families can share memories of people and pets who have enriched their lives.
Meet a fantastical alebrije puppet created by Kidspace artist-in-residence Ricky Chavez, a Mexican American puppeteer and puppet builder. Make a puppet of your own in the Imagination Workshop. Create a postcard in memory of a loved one and add it to the ofrenda or take it home.
Enjoy live cultural music and dance all weekend beginning Friday, November 1 during the Free First Friday evening. Tickets are free starting at 4:00 pm for Free First Friday, advanced reservations are recommended and space is limited.
Día de Los Muertos Live Performances
- Friday, November 1: YANKUITITL
Enjoy a vibrant representation of Aztec dance with YANKUITITL, which means “New Fire” in the Aztec language (Nahuatl). Performances at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. - Saturday, November 2: Técnica Arte y Folklore
Join Técnica Arte y Folklore for an unforgettable cultural experience. Enjoy the colorful twirls and lively steps of contemporary dance in Mexican folklore. Performances at 11:15 am and 1:15 pm. - Sunday, November 3: Las Colibrí
Sing and dance to the melodies of Las Colibrí, an all-female mariachi ensemble. Enjoy their unique interpretation of traditional sones, huapangos, rancheras, and innovative arrangements of jazz, rock, oldies, and R&B. Performances at 11:15 am & 1:15 pm.
Día de Los Muertos celebration is included with general admission and free for members. Reserve your tickets at this website.
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