Tickets Menu

Día de los Muertos

November 8, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Missouri Botanical Garden > Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center > Lelia J. and David N. Farr Auditorium
Share this event

Celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos at this educational event featuring local artists, live performances, and more. 

  • 9 a.m.–noon | Community altar assembly, face painting and mask arts, tissue paper flowers craft activities
    Artists: Nishe Abellana, Luisa Otero Prada, Laissa Santelises 
  • 10 a.m. | Opening remarks
    Introduction to Día de los Muertos traditions with Caroline Romero
  • 10:30 a.m.–noon | The Monarch Butterfly Experience
    Tabling/talks with Olivia Phillips 
  • 11 a.m. | “Celebración de los Flores” Mexican and Hispanic flower dance performance
    Panama Pacifico folkloric dancers and The Dance Society of St. Louis
  • 11:20–11:45 a.m. | Pan de Muerto Tasting
  • Noon | Final Altar Reflection
All activities are included with Garden admission. St. Louis City and County residents receive free admission on Saturdays before noon (proof of residence required).