Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time to celebrate our deceased loved ones and keep their memories alive. Running since the year 2001, it’s the longest-standing Day of the Dead exhibition and celebration in Colorado and attracts more than 6,000 people annually. Community participation is an essential part of this holiday full of life, reflection, food, family, and fun.

2024 Events

Día de Muertos Exhibition

Oct. 12 – Nov. 5; free at the Museum
The Día de Muertos exhibition returns to the Museum’s Swan Atrium this fall featuring ofrendas (altars) built by community members and the work of local artists.

Would you like to create and display an altar for the exhibition? Complete the application in English or complete the application in Español.

Day of the Dead Family Celebration

Saturday, Oct. 12, 11 am – 3 pm, Downtown Longmont at 4th Avenue & Coffman Street; free!

The Día de Muertos Family Celebration will open the season on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Downtown Longmont. This street festival will include music and dance performances, art and craft activities, cultural education, delicious food, downtown business altars, and the Gigantes Procession. Park downtown or at the Longmont Museum and take the free shuttle between locations so you can enjoy all the exhibitions and activities of the day. Interested in volunteering for this event? Email Courtney Pletcher.

Noche de Museo: Celebrating Day of the Dead

Saturday, Nov. 2, 7 pm; $18 general admission, $15 members
Featuring iZCALLi and more
Join us for an evening of live performance in celebration of Día de Muertos that will span the ages, from ancient Aztecan dance to the genre-bending rock and roll of iZCALLi. This annual community celebration of a centuries-old Mexican tradition has quickly become part of the cultural fabric of Longmont! Co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee.

On the web

Our authentic and thoughtful web content prepares families to create their own Día de Muertos celebration at home. Visit longmontdayofthedead.com (English) or longmontdiademuertos.com (Spanish) for information about all things Día de Muertos in Longmont and thematic content highlighting the origins and traditions that make Day of the Dead a meaningful and heartwarming holiday. Follow along to cook with family, create traditional crafts, build your own altar and more.

Thank you to our sponsors who make these events possible:

2022 sponsors for the Longmont Museum's Day of the Dead family celebration