Fort Worth is gearing up for its 23rd annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a series of family‑friendly events that blend Mexican tradition with local art, music, and food. The festivities begin on Oct. 30 and run through early November, giving residents plenty of opportunities to remember loved ones while enjoying community gatherings.
Parades and public performances
The city’s main parade will roll out along North Main Street, starting at the intersection with Central Avenue and heading north toward the Historic Stockyards. Decorated floats, dancers, and a specially painted Trinity Metro bus will lead the way. Volunteers can help decorate the bus at Casa Azul Coffee at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 31.
Art and cultural programs
The Kimbell Art Museum hosts a Día de los Muertos Happy Hour on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m., featuring dance performances, face painting, and a scavenger hunt that links the museum’s ancient American collection to modern Mexican culture. Admission is free, and drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
At the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, altar displays, intricately painted Catrinas, and live cultural dancers will be on view from noon to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. Admission is half‑price all day, starting at $7 for adults, $4 for children, $6 for seniors, and free for toddlers.
Local markets and culinary treats
Artisan Circle’s Third Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Nov. 1 turns Crockett Street into a vibrant Hispanic‑owned artisan market. Visitors can enjoy live mariachi music, street‑style tacos, elote, and a roaming Catrina. Admission is free, and a buffet at La Cabrona Cocina Mexicana is offered for $35 per person.
El Chingón Fort Worth will host a themed brunch on Nov. 1 from noon to 5:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear their best Día de los Muertos outfits for a best‑dressed contest with cash prizes. Reservations start at $10 and include one brunch item plus a mimosa or paleta.
Gustos Burger Bar invites the community to a night market on Nov. 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring over ten vendors, live music, and a community altar where attendees can bring photos of departed loved ones.
Workshops and creative classes
Nativo Café y Bodega and La Fortuna Bake Shop will hold a cake‑decorating workshop on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Participants receive a fall drink and a spice cake to decorate. Tickets start at $81.
Painting with a Twist offers a step‑by‑step Día de los Muertos painting class on Nov. 1 at 12:30 p.m. in Keller. The session costs $45 and includes coffee and a relaxed atmosphere for solo artists or friends.
Additional community events
The UTA Central Library will open its doors on Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Día de los Muertos celebration featuring food, Lotería, exhibits, and festive programming.
RenFest at Levitt Pavilion blends Halloween and Día de los Muertos themes on Oct. 31, offering vendors, music, costumes, and a classic car show. Admission is free.
Salt & Light Collective in Keller hosts a Sugar Skull Pumpkin Craft Class on Oct. 30 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., teaching participants how to turn faux pumpkins into sugar‑skull masterpieces. Tickets start at $55.
My Stomping Grounds in Haltom City presents Día de los Deadwood on Oct. 31, a family‑friendly event with trunk‑or‑treating, local vendors, a classic car show, and a community altar. Proceeds benefit Paws in the City, and admission ranges from $15 to $25.
Grand Prairie’s downtown will host its own Día de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., featuring food vendors, an altar, cultural dances, and a festive procession. Admission is free.
All events are subject to change due to weather; organizers recommend following their Instagram accounts for the latest updates.
Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.
