Commemorate Día de los Muertos with Heal the Bay all weekend long. Visit the Aquarium to add a memento of your loved ones to our Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, create colorful Día de los Muertos crafts, and much more! Our Ofrendas will be displayed from November 1, 2024 through November 3, 2024, to commemorate this important cultural holiday.

What is Día de los Muertos?

“Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a time to honor and revere our deceased family members and ancestors. This tradition is rooted in the native Mexican belief that life on earth is a preparation for the next world, and of the importance of maintaining a strong relationship to the dead. It is a time for families to gather and welcome the souls of the dead on their annual visit home. Cempasúchil (marigold) flowers, burning copal incense, fresh pan de muertos bread, candles, sugar skulls, photographs and mementos of the departed adorn special altars.

In Mexico, Day of the Dead is celebrated over an entire week with the preparation of altars, foods, dance, music, and special offerings for people who have died.” – Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture without Borders

Weekend Schedule

Fri, November 1, 2024

12:00 pm – Aquarium Doors Open

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Interactive Ofrenda, Dia de los Muertos Crafts, Face Painting

Saturday, November 2, 2024 ~ DAY OF THE DEAD

12:00 pm – Aquarium Doors Open

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Interactive Ofrenda, Dia de los Muertos Crafts, Face Painting

Sunday, November 3, 2024

12:00 pm – Aquarium Doors Open

12:00pm – 4:00 pm – Interactive Ofrenda, Dia de los Muertos Crafts