CMA Community Days: Día de los Muertos

Enjoy a day filled with celebratory activities and learn about the rich history of Día de los Muertos including a participatory community ofrenda, performances and experiences, art-making, tasty bites and more. Guests are welcome to bring an object or photo to add to the community ofrenda to honor their lost loved ones. We invite visitors of all ages to cultivate creativity and connection through our diverse range of exhibitions and inspired programming. All are welcome, registration is encouraged. Register All Día de los Muertos Programs Activities for the Day Community Ofrenda & Photo Booth | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Visitors can engage with the community ofrenda created by artist Renee Zamora and capture the day with a photo booth. Family Morning Art Activity | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Create something meaningful that honors a person you love and remember. When complete, you can add your creation to our community ofrenda. Bilingual Storytime with Columbus Metropolitan Library | 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories in English and Spanish that celebrate Día de los Muertos, including Mi Cuerpo Hace Musica by Eric Litwin and Little Skeletons by Susie Jaramillo. Live Music and Chat with a Death Doula | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Enjoy live piano music by Eric Serrano featuring classical and Día de los Muertos selections and connect with Death Doula Nikki Smith for conversation, reflection, and support. Community Celebration | 12:00–4:00 PM Highlights include tarot readings by Carolyn Encarnacion, small bites from Casa Karmelitas, and vendors from El Mercadito and The Gente Indígena Collective. Visitors can make a colorful Nicho box to celebrate someone or something special. Learn lotería from members of Empowering Latina Leadership Academy (ELLA), a traditional Mexican game of chance similar to bingo. Performance Schedule 12:15–12:40 PM | Cleansing Offering Adriana Ernst and Carlos Roa invite guests to participate in a spiritual cleansing ritual to clean…