Día de los Muertos
Part of Arte y Corazón
Each year countless organizations and groups in San Antonio pay tribute to the deceased in observance of Dia de los Muertos. At Esperanza our Dia de los Muertos celebration occurs every year on November 1st at the Rinconcito de Esperanza (816 S. Colorado).
Each year in addition to the Dia de los Muertos celebration, the Esperanza presents Day of the Dead workshops and activities for community members to learn the various aspects of the holiday. The Esperanza aims to train other community members on how to make ofrendas/altares, paper flower, and sugar skulls -all of which are vital pieces of the Day of the Dead celebration. Workshops are open to all ages. Supplies are provided to participants.
Guests are invited to join the San Fernando cemetery tours covering one of the oldest cemeteries in San Antonio with a history dating back to the mid-1800s. Visitors can also stroll through the streets of Guadalupe as we unveil new photobanners as part of our En Aquellos Tiempos Oral History project.
Upcoming Día de los Muertos Events
No upcoming events at this time.
Recent Día de los Muertos Events
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October 30, 2023
Fresh Flower Community Workshop
Enjoy the aroma of fresh-cut cempasúchils and learn more about the history and importance of this flower during Día de Muertos. This workshop will be led by Buena Gente and […]
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October 25, 2023
*Cancelled* Papel Picado Community Workshop
Create papel picados “punched paper” with us in this workshop led by Buena Gente and tradition-bearer Maricela Olguin, at the Rinconcito de Esperanza. All materials will be provided.
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October 24, 2023
Luminarias Making Community Workshop
Join us in creating luminarias in this workshop led by Buena Gente and tradition-bearer Andi Lynn Garcia, at the Rinconcito de Esperanza. All materials will be provided.
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October 23, 2023
Paper Marigold Community Workshop
Using materials provided join us in a guided workshop led by Buena Gente and tradition-bearer Rose to create paper marigolds, at the Rinconcito de Esperanza.
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October 21, 2023
Rotating Día de Muertos Community Workshops
Before the holiday, learn to make papel picado, paper flowers, luminarias, sugar skulls, altar making, and more! Join us at the Rinconcito de Esperanza to create and learn more about […]
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October 20, 2023
Sugar Skull Community Workshop
Transform sugar into calaveras using techniques taught by Buena Gente and tradition-bearer, Jeanette Rico, at the Rinconcito de Esperanza. All materials will be provided.
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October 19, 2023
Altar Making Community Workshop
Come and celebrate the tradition of creating an altar and learning more about its importance. Buena Gente and tradition-bearer, Blanca Rivera, will lead us in an altar making demonstration at […]
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October 16, 2023
Paper Flower Community Workshop
Create your own paper flower bouquet in this workshop led by Buena Gente and tradition-bearer Lupe Segura, at the Rinconcito de Esperanza. All materials will be provided.
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September 02, 2023
Cempasuchil Planting – Jardines y Viviendas del Westside
In preparation for our celebration of Día de los Muertos on November 1st, join this two-month long community garden project centered in San Antonio’s Historic Westside. Help us plant cempasúchil […]