One of my favorite places in Southern California, The Autry National Center, which was known before as the Gene Autry Museum, is holding a very special event this upcoming Saturday, October 30th.
The Autry pays homage to the dearly departed with a lively Day of the Dead festival featuring festive performers with skull-painted faces, Oaxacan and Aztec dancers, Catrinas sculpture display, Mexican food, activities, local artists selling their works, altar displays, a large Community Altar, and a special Day of the Dead concert by Quetzal.
The Day of the Dead is a very special day in Mexican culture. As a child I loved hearing the stories my parents would share about the festivals in Mexico and learning about this special day when our family members and ancestors that had passed away were remembered. My mom would always make my grandfather’s favorite pumpkin dessert and would share with us memories of her dad. It is a very fun celebration and one that I hope I can share with my children.
The festival is included with general admission to the museum. I have 2 family four packs of tickets to give away. This is a great museum and has a very fun children’s section. Not only will you be able to participate in a very fun and unique celebration, you will also be able to enjoy the rest of this very fun museum.
To learn more about this fun celebration and about the Autry National Center head here.
If you would like to attend this very fun event and spend a fun day at the Autry National Center, Leave a comment and let me know why you would like to visit. That’s it! You have until Tuesday, November 26th to enter. Good Luck!
Would love to attend! It’s my favorite holiday and wedding anniversary!
I would love to take the family. My little girl (2) is learning about bones and muscles and is fascinated by all of the skeletons hanging around this Halloween season so I think she would get a big kick out of all of the Day of the Dead decor!
I would love to take my kids and show them about their spanish heritage. There is few places in LA/OC where we can do this..
thnks for the chance 🙂
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I would love to attend this fun family event with my two kids and hubby before he leaves for business trip. My daughter can enjoy the art while my son enjoy the skulls.
It is always fun to take the whole family to festival.
I love taking my son to cultural events! I have always wanted to but have never taken him to the Autry National Center so this would be a great opportunity for us to enjoy celebrating Days of the Dead as well as explore a new musuem. Thanks 🙂
I’ve been always interested in learning more about this day. Looking forward to this event.
This would be the first time that my daughter is learning about halloween. It’ll be fun for her to see all the festivities. Thanks for the giveaway!
What an interesting cultural event. Great fun at the Autry Museum!
I would love to learn more about this Mexican tradition!
I have never been to the Autry Museum and would LOVE to go and take my son.
My twin boys are 3 and this would be the first time learning about Dia De Los Muertos. We have a small alter at home for their Grandmother who passed right before they were born. I would love for them to learn about the offerings that are put on other alters during this time of the year. My father was born in Mexico & I want my boys to also learn more about their Grandfathers culture.
I would love to take my daughter to this museum. I’ve never been and we’re always looking for fun and new places to visit!