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Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum

Date: Fri, Nov 6, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue: City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the Annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Friday, November 6, 2026. The event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. Presented in collaboration with Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, Artist Studio Project, and El Quixote Festival, this FREE community celebration brings families, artists, and neighbors together to remember, create, and celebrate. This year’s celebration is part of the 12th Annual El Quixote Festival – Voces Poéticas | Poetic Voices and will honor Mexican artist and printmaker José Guadalupe Posada, whose iconic calaveras helped shape the visual language we now associate with Día de los Muertos. In the spirit of Poetic Voices, the celebration will also explore the long connection between poetry and Día de los Muertos—from the satirical verses associated with Posada’s calaveras to the Calaveritas being created and shared today.

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Community · Raleigh

Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum

When
Next Friday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where
City of Raleigh Museum
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Annual Day of the Dead celebration at the City of Raleigh Museum is a free community cultural event featuring traditional altars, local artwork, and collaborative displays. Organized alongside the Artist Studio Project, this evening gathering transforms the museum space into a vibrant tribute to honor departed loved ones. If you are heading downtown, expect the museum to be busy, making it best suited for school-aged children who can navigate the indoor crowds. Since the event runs from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, plan to grab an early dinner nearby before the doors open. This event makes an excellent Friday night outing because it offers a meaningful cultural connection without a late night out. It is a simple, educational way to start the weekend together while supporting local artists and museum programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend the Day of the Dead celebration?
No, this community event is completely free to attend, though donations to the museum are always welcome.
Is this event suitable for toddlers?
While all ages are welcome, the indoor museum space can get crowded, so school-aged children who can easily walk through the exhibits will get the most out of the displays.

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Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum runs Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.

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City of Raleigh Museum is at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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