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Annual Celebration: Día de los Muertos

Saturday, October 18, 2025

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab

All activities included with regular Museum admission | Sugar skull project registration recommended
Location: KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab and Museum Galleries 

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday steeped in tradition that honors friends and family members through art, dance and festive foods. This family-friendly event will be held at the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab and The Rockwell Museum. Celebrate with regional Mexican folk artists and participate in projects and interactive activities. 

  • Sugar skull project
  • Festive foods 
  • Ofrenda building activity and presentation 
  • Paper flower project  
  • Memory box project with CareFirst  
  • Selfie station 
  • Museum store coupon  

 

 

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU

This event is made possible thanks to the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Chemung Canal Trust Company, and The Hilliard Foundation.

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