Dia de los Muertos by the ESB Mexican American Cultural Center
Schedule
Sat Nov 01 2025 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Location
Oswaldo A. B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center | Austin, TX
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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Day of the Dead Celebration at Pan Am Rec CenterSaturday, November 1, 2025
2:00-6:00pm
Pan American Recreation Center
2100 East 3rd Street
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) invites the public to its 18th annual Dia de Muertos Celebration. This family-friendly, outdoor, alcohol-free event will take place on November 1st from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the park outside of the Oswaldo A. B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center.
Admission is free, and no RSVP is required. Guests are encouraged to bring folding chairs, strollers, and refillable water bottles. A free shuttle bus will be provided from the East Holly St. neighborhood to the Recreation Center.
Free shuttle from 1:00-7:00pm
There is street parking around the 3rd and Chicon area. Please be respectful of the neighborhoods and don’t block driveways!
Take our free shuttle to and from Metz Neighborhood Pool (2305 Canterbury St, Austin, TX 78702). Park in or near the Metz Swimming Pool parking lot! There will be signs marking the shuttle stop.
Sign up to volunteer using the Givepulse website! (create a free account!) https://www.givepulse.com/event/688670-D%C3%ADa-de-los-Muertos-and-MexAmeriCon-2025
Highlights of the Dia de los Muertos celebration include:
? Outdoor stage with live music. Expect to see a great lineup of Latin music from local Austin bands!
Music and Dance on the Outdoor Stage:
? Gary Hobbs (1:45pm)
? Marca Especial (3pm)
? The Tiarras (3:45pm)
? Nova Band (5:00pm)
? Danza Azteca Guadalupana (5:45pm)
? Free face painting and sugar skull decorating workshops (while supplies last) conducted by the ESB MACC Education Department!
? MexAmeriCon featuring graphic artists, games, and more that showcase the storytelling traditions of the Latino/a/e community through comics, art, and pop culture.
? Artisan Vendor Market that supports local Latino/a/e entrepreneurs!
? Piñata inspired large scale sculptural art installations by Las Piñatas/Latinos in Architecture (LiA) on view!
? A Community Altar (Ofrenda) that will grow larger as event attendees contribute notes!
? Community Resource Fair featuring local nonprofits!
? Food trucks and vendors featuring local cuisine with plenty of options from tacos to desserts!
? Event updates (such as "Know Before You Go" will be posted on this event, on @ESBMACC on Facebook and Instagram, and on the event website, AustinTexas.gov/DayoftheDead.
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Where is it happening?
Oswaldo A. B. Cantu Pan American Recreation Center, 2098 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78702, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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