Day of the Dead Celebration at County History Museum (San Mateo)

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On Sunday, November 3rd, the San Mateo County History Museum and Casa Círculo Cultural present the 13th annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration inside the Museum and outside on Courthouse Square.

This FREE event takes place inside from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to make their own thematic crafts, including clay calaveras (skulls), paper flowers and more. A community altar exhibition will be displayed in the History Museum’s beautifully restored Courtroom A. The altars reflect the deep traditions and symbolism of Día de los Muertos, offering visitors an intimate look into how death is respected and acknowledged as part of life. The altars will be on display from November 3rd through the 8th. Admission to the History Museum will be FREE a second time, on Friday, November 8. The Museum’s Day of the Dead activities are sponsored by Monterra Credit Union.

Just outside the History Museum, on Courthouse Square, Casa Círculo Cultural will highlight the interplay between life and death. This will be brought to life through live performances, traditional Mexican music and dance, authentic Mexican cuisine, a handmade crafts market, and a grand procession. The Chalk Aisle, managed by Redwood City Parks and Art Foundation, will feature vibrant chalk art expressing artists’ interpretations of life, death and cultural heritage.

For more information on the History Museum’s activities, visit https://historysmc.org/dia-de-los-muertos/.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.