Dia de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center — Des Moines, IA

Dia de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center — Event Details

📍 Venue: Des Moines Art Center — 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
📅 Dates: Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
🕐 Hours: 11am-3pm
🎫 Price: Free
👶 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

Is Dia de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center free?
Free. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.

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

When is Dia de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center?
Dia de los Muertos at the Des Moines Art Center takes place Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.