Day of the Dead Activities / Dia de los Muertos Actividades
Sat, Oct 26
|Fishers
Learn about this cultural observance respecting those who have passed and contribute to a community experience.
Time & Location
Oct 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fishers, 1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038, USA
About the Event
Day of the Dead Activities / Dia de los Muertos Actividades
Fishers Arts Council is offering two free activities for the community to learn about and contribute to an "Community Ofrenda" honoring those who have passed on. Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of a friend or loved one (1" x 1") or have one printed at the gallery to create a "mini ofrenda" or build a tissue paper marigold. Activities are recommended for ages 5 and up, but younger ones can participate with a family member's help.
Items created will be added to a Community Ofrenda, which will be assembled on Friday, November 1. The Ofrenda will be available for viewing on Friday, November 1 from 2pm-4:30pm and on Saturday, November 2 from 10am-12pm.
The Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) tradition extends throughout Latin America, but is most closely identified with Mexico. The native peoples…