Day of the Dead 2026: ¡Sí Se Puede!

Join us for the 26th annual Día de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center—our largest community celebration of the year. Rooted in Mexican tradition, Día de los Muertos is a time to gather in remembrance, honoring loved ones who have died through joy, ritual, storytelling, food, art, and shared celebration. The Art Center is pleased to help create space for this meaningful community tradition each year.

Also this week in Des Moines

• Succulent Cauldron Drop-In Sat, Oct 24
• 3 Floyds Zombie Crawl Wed, Oct 28
• Coffee Cup Mix Media Wed, Oct 28

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