La Catrina Fest 2026 — Bolingbrook, IL

La Catrina Fest 2026 — Event Details

📍 Venue: Roger C. Claar Performing Arts Center — 375 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
📅 Dates: October 17, 2026
🕐 Hours: 1:00 pm
🎫 Price: Free entry
👶 Ages: All Ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Everyone — a gorgeous cultural celebration of life and remembrance.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Come with respect — this is a meaningful cultural tradition; admire ofrendas without touching them.

🎃 Bring a photo for community altars — many events invite you to add a loved one’s photo to a shared ofrenda.

🎃 Try the pan de muerto — the traditional bread of the dead is a must.

🎃 Evenings are magical — candlelit altars after dark are the most moving (and photogenic).

🎃 Check for workshops — sugar-skull decorating and face-painting sessions fill up early.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone attend?
Yes — Día de los Muertos celebrations welcome everyone. Come to honor, learn, and celebrate respectfully.

When is La Catrina Fest 2026?
La Catrina Fest 2026 takes place October 17, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.

Is La Catrina Fest 2026 free?
Free entry. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.