El Dia De Los Muertos is the Day of the Dead in Mexican culture, celebrating both All Saints Day on November 1 and All Souls Day on November 2. It’s a time to reflect on your deceased loved ones while sharing their stories in order to keep their memory alive. Here’s where in New Jersey you can eat some Mexican food, dance to a Mariachi band and paint sugar skulls.
October 24
Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration
Washington Borough
Celebrate with a traditional Mariachi band, free sugar skull face painting, artisan and local vendors, and send a message to your deceased loved ones in the fire pit.
October 26 – November 1
Dia de Muertos Altars
New Brunswick
Visit altars displayed at the New Brunswick Free Library, Zimmerli Art Museum, Mexican American Student Association at the Center for Latino Arts and Culture, Mexican Consulate in New Brunswick and RWJ Community Health to collect passport stamps.
October 27
Ultimo Domingo: Dia de los Muertos
Zimmerli Art Museum, New Brunswick
Celebrate life, culture and the beauty of the Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition.
October 30
Day of the Dead Painting
Pinot’s Palette, Montclair
Paint a decorative sugar skull on a canvas and add your own designs to make it unique.
November 2
Day of the Dead Community Celebration
Princeton Shopping Center, Princeton
This outdoor festival will teach you about this culturally rich holiday with Mariachi, dance, food and hands-on projects inspired by traditional folk art.
Day of The Dead Night Market
Haddon Square, Haddon Twp.
Festive vendors, live music and food and drinks, will complement the spiritual connection you’ll get from readers and healers.
Spirits of the Past: A Family Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Heartwarming stories will share the special ways we remember our deceased loved ones. Performers will take the stage, and kids will sing along to songs from films like “Coco” and “The Book of Life.” There will be a costume character meet-and-greet and photo ops.
Dia de los Muertos
Mountain Lakes Public Library, Mountain Lakes
Join Lara Gonzalez of Life Center Stage in celebration of this Mexican holiday.
Dia De Los Muertos
Boardwalk, Asbury Park
Start at Convention Hall and make your way to the Casino area for Mariachi music, ofrendas (celebration altars) and prizes for the most creative costumes. The event is family- and dog-friendly.
Day of the Dead Immersive Late-Night Experience
Meserole Street, Brooklyn, NY
Join the US Mexico Chamber of Commerce and MMFB Productions for the second annual late-night celebration which includes signature Mexican dishes, a food market, a cash bar, dancing, a Mariachi band, dance performances and DJs.
DÃa de los Muertos Celebration
Meximodo Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar, Metuchen
Calling all spooky, scary skeletons – the restaurant will be decorated with vibrant decorations, offer traditional dishes and drinks, and honor our deceased loved ones. There will be live entertainment and real-life Catrinas walking around for spooky selfies.
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