Event Activities
Are you ready to discover a magical tradition? Join the fun in an educational and cultural way! Check out our different event activities for this year.
Altar Offerings
Learn about altars, offerings, and their meaning. Altars are an art form and personal expression of love towards one's family members that have passed away.
Live Music
Enjoy live music for local bands and artists. From Mexican folklore to rising local artists.
Catrina Contest
Dress up like a catrina and get a chance to win a prize! Make sure you enter the contest at the Latino Arts For Humanity tent.
Art Exhibition
Enjoy Art Exhibitions by local artists, students, and community members.
Calaveritas Literarias
Translates to 'literary skulls'. This Day of the Dead tradition is a short and humorous poem that poses imaginary situations and the encounter of a character with death.
Crafts
Day of the Dead crafts for kids, including painting, coloring, decorating, and other educational crafts!
Art Vendors
Find artisan-made crafts and other popular folklore items.
Face Painting
One of kids' favorite activities! Kids can choose their own face painting design, including a catrina or a day of the dead related character. It's FREE!
Food
Enjoy delicious Mexican food with traditional meals, snacks, and desserts.
Event Merchandise
Official merchandise from the Latino Arts for Humanity organization and Day of the Dead Columbus Festival.
Videos
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Day of the Dead 2021 Promo
Learn more about Day of the Dead Columbus community event. An educational, cultural, and family event with activities for kids, live music, altar offerings, calaveritas, crafts and more.
How To Make An Altar
Day of the Dead altars are built to honor those who passed away. They are quite beautiful creations, constructed with love and memories.
Mexican Folklore Singer: Yesenia Figueroa
Listen to Yesenia’s beautiful voice!
How to Face Paint for Day of the Dead
Learn how to face paint for this celebration!