Día de los Muertos Family Celebration 2026

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Sunday, November 1, 2026 12 - 5 pm In collaboration with Latina Moms Connect, Town of Huntington Hispanic Advisory Task Force, Oaxaca Restaurant, Mac Bounce Party Rentals, and The Huntington Human Services Institute, Inc. Featured Artists: Filiberto Perez-Mendoza, Sueey Gutierrez, & Manuel Alejandro Macarrulla Families are invited to celebrate and learn about how this holiday is celebrated around the world. Meet and create works of art inspired by this celebration with artists Filiberto Perez-Mendoza, who will be designing this year's ofrenda, as well as artists Sueey Gutierrez and Manuel Alejandro Macarrulla. Bring your own photographs or other personal items to leave at the ofrenda to honor and remember your loved ones. Activities throughout the day will include Mexican style calaveras, maraca decorating, maskmaking, face painting, flower crowns, and more! Vibrant Mariachi music will be performed throughout the day! Enjoy complimentary churros, pan de muertos, hot chocolate, and coffee donated by The Oaxaca Restaurant, Mac Bounce Party Rentals, the Town of Huntington Institute of Human Services, and Bond St. Coffee and Goods! FREE 12 - 5 pm: Ofrenda and Art Activities 1 pm: Learn about the Ofrenda with Filiberto Perez-Mendoza & Dorothy Santana 1:30 pm: Special live Mariachi music performance 2:15 pm: Follow the music and join a parade in the park 3:30 pm: Learn about the Ofrenda with Filiberto Perez-Mendoza & Dorothy Santana This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Huntington Arts Council. Community Partners: Filiberto Perez-Mendoza was born in Mixquiahuala, Hidalgo, Mexico. Filiberto’s artwork takes a critical view of social, political, and cultural issues. In his work, he deconstructs long-held beliefs of our culture. Having engaged…

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