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Chapel Hill Día de Muertos

Date: Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill

Price: Free

Category: Community

Illustration: Depositphotos Chapel Hill's Día de Muertos celebration takes place Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at 140 West Franklin Street Plaza, 140 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend and open to everyone. Celebrate this holiday with art experiences, vendors, live performances, and more. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Events Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just look at few upcoming events here: Loading... Loading... Loading...

Community · Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill Día de Muertos

When
Oct 25
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Chapel Hill Día de Muertos is a free community festival celebrating the traditional Mexican holiday through art, music, and local vendor markets. Held at the 140 West Franklin Street Plaza, this outdoor gathering features live performances and interactive art activities that keep little hands busy. If you are planning to go, the event runs from noon to 4:00 PM, making it easy to pair with lunch downtown. The activities are best suited for toddlers through elementary-aged children, and you will want to bring a stroller for younger kids as the plaza can get crowded. This gathering makes a perfect Sunday outing because it offers a relaxed, educational cultural experience right in the heart of town. You can grab a treat from a local bakery, stroll through the plaza, and head home just in time for afternoon naps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an admission fee for the event?
No, this community celebration is completely free to attend, though you may want to bring pocket money for the local craft and food vendors.

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Plan Your Visit

Schedule

Chapel Hill Día de Muertos runs Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

Getting There

The listing doesn't name one place, so check the official event page for where to go.

What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.