Celebrate those that have passed on and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of the Day of the Dead. You can find events across town throughout the month of October and into the first week of November!

Día de los Muertos is a 2-day holiday that began in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated across Latin America and beyond. During these two days, it is believed that the passage between the real world and the spirit world opens, allowing deceased loved ones to come back and visit their living relatives. Traditions and customs vary in different places, but the base beliefs remain the same.
This holiday offers a unique and colorful perspective on death that turns a sad fact of life into something beautiful. In partnership with a committee of community members, the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, Laramie County Public Library, Wyoming State Museum and Cheyenne Depot Museum are hosting community celebrations to share the significance of this holiday and provide welcoming spaces for people to celebrate their culture. Everyone is welcome to enjoy these community celebrations and open their eyes to cultures and traditions that they might have never known about.

The Celebration will include a beautiful flower and alter display, food, dancing, classes, and family fun.

Schedule:

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Tour of the Ofrendas - add your loved one to the community Ofrenda or add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.
FREE CLASS - Family Hat Making Class with Jessica Fernadez Medina 6pm-7pm - This class is free.

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Friday, October 25, 2024
Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.
FREE CLASS - Kids Flower press sugar skull class. 1pm in the classroom at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. Space is limited please register.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.
NICHOS CLASS taught by Do Palma - Adults only. Purchase tickets on our website for this class. 6pm-8pm

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Friday, November 1, 2024
Día de los Angelitos or All Saints' Day.
Storytime with CHISPA at the Children's Village - 11am

Saturday, November 2, 2024
Cheyenne Botanic Gardens 10am-5pm
-Find all the beautiful La Calavera Catrina statues throughout the gardens.
– Bring in items to add to the community ofrenda. Please only bring copies of photos as we are not responsible for misplaced originals.
– Take in the beautiful flower display and learn about the history of the celebration.
- Enjoy a performance by Como La Flor dance group 10:30am
- Enjoy performance by Las Angelitas Unidas y Los Rayos del Sol dance group at 2pm
- Get delicious treats and food from local food vendors
La piña loca/ fruit desserts, and Queso's Kitchen
-Take home kids activity kits will be given out.
-Paint your own terracotta pot in the classroom. While supplies last.
-Make a Marigold art project in the Paul Smith Children's Village 11am-2pm.

Date: October 22 - November 2, 2024

Time: 10am-5pm

Location: Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive,Cheyenne, WY 82001

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