Special Saturday Programs

In addition to the exhibit itself, we are hosting additional special Saturday programs to celebrate Day of the Dead. Please join us for these free programs throughout October!

Tissue Paper Marigolds & Foil Art
Saturday, October 5, 11:00 to 2:00
Day of the Dead Festivities are filled with bright and happy colors! Add vibrant colors to your festivities with your very own tin foil art. Also learn about the role the marigold plays in Dis de los Muertos celebrations and make your own tissue paper marigold.

Monarch Butterflies
Saturday, October 12, 11:00 to 2:00
Learn about the symbolism of monarch butterflies in Dia de los Muertos imagery and make your own monarch before they all migrate south.

Dia de los Muertos with Rachel-Anne Palacios
Saturday, October 12, 1:30 to 3:00
at the Hayward Public Library
Join artist Rachel-Anne Palacios as shediscusses the Day of the Dead and make your own Day of the Dead-themed tin art to take home. In partnership with the Hayward Arts Council and the Hayward Public Library.

Registration full, join waitlist. Ages 14+

Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, October 19, 11:00 to 3:00
Looking to add a little more joy to your October Celebrations or a gift for someone special? Then drop by the Pop-Up Shop offering unique and one-of-a-kind Dia de los Muertos themed folk art and jewelry. Come support local artisans!

Make a Skeleton Friend
Saturday, October 26, 11:00 to 2:00
As Day of the Dead approaches, we all need a skeleton buddy. Come decorate your very own skeleton friend.

Skull Masks
Saturday, November 2, 11:00 to 2:00
No Dia de los Muertos celebration would be complete without skulls! On the last day of our wonderful community exhibit, come decorate a skull mask to wear for the day!