Join us Thursday, November 5th, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for our annual DÃa de los Muertos celebration – a Mexican holiday that honors departed family, friends, and ancestors.
The event’s activities include:
- A presentation by Eunice Loredo about this tradition, its origins, and how it is celebrated in Mexico.
- An opportunity for students to try their hand at making traditional decorations, clay skulls, Ojo de Dios (God’s Eyes), tissue paper flowers and paper coffins. They may also explore the Hudson Museum’s Precolumbian collections.
- Traditional refreshments will be served at the end of the event – Day of the Dead bread and punch.
This event is geared for Middle and High School students and Spanish classes.
Space is limited to 300 students and reservations are required!
For more information or to make a reservation, please call 581-1906 or email benjamin.whitaker@maine.edu.