🎃 Minneapolis, MN · Halloween 2026
Festival de las Calaveras — Minneapolis, MN
Festival de las Calaveras brings Halloween to Minneapolis for the 2026 season — oct 31, 2026 at The Hook & Ladder Theater.
🎯 MINNEAPOLIS, MN📅 Oct 31, 2026📍 The Hook & Ladder Theater👨👩👧 ALL AGES🎟 FREE ENTRY
Follow the organizer:
Festival de las Calaveras brings Día de los Muertos to life in Minneapolis — marigold arches, candlelit ofrendas, live music, and traditional dance honoring loved ones. A beautiful, moving celebration open to all.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: The Hook & Ladder Theater — Minneapolis, MN
📅 Dates: Oct 31, 2026
🕐 Hours: 3pm-11pm
🎫 Price: Free entry
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://festivalcalaveras.com
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Everyone — a gorgeous cultural celebration of life and remembrance.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 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.
🎃 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.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone attend?
Yes — Día de los Muertos celebrations welcome everyone. Come to honor, learn, and celebrate respectfully.
When is Festival de las Calaveras?
Festival de las Calaveras takes place Oct 31, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.
Is Festival de las Calaveras free?
Free entry. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.
