Celebrate those that have passed on and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of the Day of the Dead. You can find events across town throughout the month of October and into the first week of November!

Dia de los Muertos is a 2-day holiday that began in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated across Latin America and beyond. During these two days, it is believed that the passage between the real world and the spirit world opens, allowing deceased loved ones to come back and visit their living relatives. Traditions and customs vary in different places, but the base beliefs remain the same.

This holiday offers a unique and colorful perspective on death that turns a sad fact of life into something beautiful. In partnership with a committee of community members, the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, Laramie County Public Library, Wyoming State Museum and Cheyenne Depot Museum are hosting community celebrations to share the significance of this holiday and provide welcoming spaces for people to celebrate their culture. Everyone is welcome to enjoy these community celebrations and open their eyes to cultures and traditions that they might have never known about.

The Celebration will include a beautiful flower and alter display, food, dancing, and family fun.

Tuesday, October 24th at 4PM
- Drop in class at the Paul Smith Children's Village/Tour of the Ofrendas and Marigold give-away for class members.

Wednesday, October 25th
- Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Thursday, October 26th
- Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Friday, October 27th at 11AM
- Storytime with Jessica from Chispa of Cheyenne.

Saturday, October 28th
- Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Tuesday, October 31st
- Take a self guided tour and add a butterfly in memory of a loved one to the memorial wall.

Wednesday, November 1st at 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Guatemalan Kite class for adults.

Thursday, November 2nd at 4PM
- Drop in class at the Paul Smith Children's Village. Learn how to make a Papel Picado Banner.

Friday, November 3rd at 11AM
- Storytime with Jessica from Chispa of Cheyenne.

Saturday, November 4th

Community events will be taking place at all locations listed below.

10:00am - 02:00pm : Wyoming State Museum Family Day  

09:00am - 01:00pm : Depot Museum Farmers Market  

10:00am - 02:00pm : Laramie County Library Family Event  

10:00am - 05:00pm : Cheyenne Botanic Gardens

- Bring in items to add to the community ofrenda. Please only bring copies of photos as we are not responsible for misplaced originals.

- Take in the beautiful flower display and learn about the history of the celebration.

- Enjoy performances by Las Angelitas Unidas y Los Rayos del Sol

- Get delicious treats and food from local food vendors

- La pina loca/ fruit desserts, and Queso's Kitchen

- Take home kids activity kits will be given out.

- Paint your own terracotta pot in the classroom and take home a marigold. While supplies last.

- Help construct a beautiful floor mural at the Paul Smith Children's Village

Date: October 24 - November 4, 2023

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 South Lions Park Drive,Cheyenne, WY 82001

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