Day of the Dead 2025 at the Museum of the Moving Image

Sun Nov 2, 2025
4:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Museum of the Moving Image
718-777-6800
36-01 35th Ave, Astoria, NY, 11106
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Celebrate a vibrant and authentic Day of the Dead at the Museum of the Moving Image with a performance of Aztec Mexica dance, ofrendas, fun digital media activities for kids and families, music from the Indigenous dance troupe Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka, and the Mexican Folkloric Ballet of New York.

Historical characters from Día de Muertos also inspire a face-painting session. And all are welcome to explore the public altar in the Museum’s courtyard, presented by the artist and historian Rosa Ruíz and Catrinamía. 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.