Día de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

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Location

11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA, United States, Virginia 23831 | Chester, VA

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Día de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life
Saturday, November 1, 2025
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, Chester, VA
FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Costumes Encouraged!
*There is also a "Pay What You Can" ticket. Consider supporting the work of the The Perk and LBV with this ticket option.*
Join us for a joyful celebration of life, art, and culture at the annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Chester, Virginia! Hosted in partnership with the Latin Ballet of Virginia and the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, this vibrant community event honors the traditions of Día de los Muertos through live performances, music, dance, food, and hands-on art activities for all ages.
Festival Highlights:
11:30 AM – Opening Performance by the Latin Ballet of Virginia
Live performances every hour
Art-making stations, face painting, and crafts
Local vendors and cultural resources
Delicious food for purchase
Costumes welcome – come dressed in your Halloween best!
“Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate life and honor the memory of our loved ones. We are proud to share this cultural tradition through dance, music, and community in partnership with the Perkinson Center.”
– Arianna Moore, Executive Director, Latin Ballet of Virginia
Bring the whole family and experience the magic of Día de los Muertos, a day of remembrance, color, creativity, and community!
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11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA, United States, Virginia 23831

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Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education

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