Dia de los Muertos im Long Island Children’s Museum

Learn about the tradition of Dia de los Muertos and create your own crafts to celebrate our ancestors, life and family! Memory Jar: Decorate a memory jar to take home to capture the memories of our ancestors and loved ones who no longer with us and special memories with friends, family and pets. Calavera Face Painting (Maquillaje de Catrina y Catrin): Have your face painted as a happy skeleton to celebrate our ancestors and loved ones! Add to LICM’s Ofrenda, or alter meant to celebrate life, remember loved ones and connect with family history. Papel Picado Banner: Create a papel picado square to add to the banners decorating the LICM ofrenda. Papel picado is a way to remember that life is fragile and beautiful. Paper Marigolds (Cempasúchil): These bright and beautiful flowers are used to decorate an ofrenda, making it a welcoming space to honor those who are gone. Create a paper marigold to add to the LICM ofrenda. Pricing: $18