7th Annual Día de los Muertos: Walking Among the Ancestors
The Delaware Art Museum presents its seventh annual Día de los Muertos celebration with La Catrinamia, inviting the community to honor loved ones through ceremony, art, music, food, and cultural traditions. This joyful, all-ages gathering includes an ofrenda blessing, dance and musical performances, artisan vendors, Mexican food, and opportunities to bring photographs and food offerings for the ofrendas.
The program is hosted by Israel Herrera and features Tonantzin Yaotecas, Los Niños Cantores de Delaware, Ballet Folklórico Mexico Lindo HAAD, Seylin Abarca, Luna Lopez, and Valentina Alcaraz.
When: October 29, 2026
Showtimes: The event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vendors and the bar open at 4:00 p.m. The scheduled program concludes with closing remarks at 7:30 p.m.
Schedule: Ofrenda blessings by Tonantzin Yaotecas take place from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m., followed by opening remarks from Israel Herrera at 5:00 p.m. Tonantzin Yaotecas presents a ceremonial dance from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Los Niños Cantores perform from 5:45 to 6:05 p.m., followed by an intermission and announcements at 6:05 p.m. Ballet Folklórico Mexico Lindo performs from 6:10 to 6:45 p.m., Luna Lopez and Valentina Alcaraz perform from 6:45 to 6:50 p.m., and Seylin Abarca performs from 6:50 to 7:30 p.m. Israel Herrera and Catrinamia deliver the closing remarks at 7:30 p.m.
Activities: Guests may bring photographs and food offerings for the ofrendas, explore artisan vendors, and participate in a community celebration of Día de los Muertos traditions.
Food Vendors: Los Taquitos de Puebla, La Trailita De LuLu Mexican Food, Paleteria y Neveria Tocumbo, and Kaffeina Café will offer food and beverages.
Tickets: Free
Ages: All ages
Venue: Delaware Art Museum
Locations: Sculpture Garden, Fusco Hall, East Court, and Orientation Hall
Sponsors and Support: The event is sponsored by Art Bridges Access for All, the Arsht-Cannon Fund, TD Charitable Foundation, Nuestra Raices Delaware, Hoy en Delaware, Guerrilla Republik, the Center for Interventional Pain & Spine, and New Castle County. Support also comes from the Delaware Division of the Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.