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Top Things To Do to Celebrate Día de Los Muertos 2025 in Houston

Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green. Event photo courtesy of the Discovery Green
Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green. Event photo courtesy of the Discovery Green
10/3/25 - By Elizabeth R

Houston's Día de los Muertos celebrations make the city come alive with vibrant colors, sounds, and traditions every year. From bustling parades to museum exhibits, our favorite Día de los Muertos events in Houston celebrate Hispanic culture and honor loved ones who have passed.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd in Mexico. The holiday serves as a celebration of life and a way to honor the passing of loved ones and ancestors. Many of the celebrations feature a community ofrenda, or altar, to help visitors remember their loved ones and include cultural performances, music, and crafts in a joyous celebration of life and death.

Check out our Best Fall Festivals and Fairs in Houston for Families for more kid-friendly cultural events this season.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration event photo courtesy of the Sugar Land Town Square
Dia de los Muertos Celebration event photo courtesy of the Sugar Land Town Square

Día de Los Muertos Celebrations in Houston 2025

Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Sugar Land

Sugar Land – FREE Saturday, October 25, 2025
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Dia de los Muertos at Sugar Land Town Square at a free, fun-filled celebration that’s become a beloved tradition.  READ MORE

Magnolia Park Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival

Magnolia Park – FREE Saturday, October 25, 2025
Join the 12th annual Magnolia Park Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival at historic Hidalgo Park, featuring vibrant floats, live music, cultural performances, and community altars honoring loved ones. Celebrate tradition, heritage, and togetherness at this beloved Houston event. READ MORE

Día de los Muertos Family Movie Night at Trebly Park

Downtown – FREE
Friday, Ocober, 31, 2025
Watch Coco under the stars and enjoy pre-movie fun with character meet-and-greets, free face painting, popcorn, and candy.   READ MORE

Dia De Los Muertos at Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah – FREE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Join a vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with fire spinners, live performances, music, and much more. Celebrate life and honor loved ones in a day filled with fun!   READ MORE

Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
The Houston Dia de los Muertos parade is an exciting tradition for the City of Houston with a mission to celebrate the living and honor the beloved. It's an evening filled with live music, a beautiful procession, delicious concessions, fun arts & crafts, and more. READ MORE

Día de los Muertos Family Day & Artisan Market: Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts

Spring – FREE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
This family-friendly event will include a public ofrenda, performances by Ballet Folklorico and Itzcoatl Tezkatlipoka, vendors, art activities, and more. READ MORE

Dia de los Muertos Festival at City Place

Spring – FREE
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Experience the spirit of Día de los Muertos at City Place with an exciting combination of music, food, family activities, and culture! Enjoy live music, special photo moments, an Azteca indigenous dance performance, along with other pop-up craft activations.   READ MORE

Día de los Muertos at the Houston Zoo

Museum District
Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2, 2025
Families are invited to the Houston Zoo for a special Día de los Muertos celebration, featuring glowing decorations, festive photo ops, and a chance to see La Catrina, the iconic symbol of the holiday. READ MORE

The 25th Annual Día de Muertos Festival at MECA

Old Sixth Ward – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2, 2025
This year's Día de Muertos two-day celebration will offer children's ​art activities, an ofrendas/altar exhibition, artist and artisan vendors, delectable festival foods, and three captivating performance stages.  READ MORE

Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Families will enjoy hands-on art activities, artist demos, vendors, and more. Expect cultural performances and music by Houston’s own Nick Gaitan, who will play Tejas roots music, such as boleros, Tex-Mex, and Chicano soul. READ MORE

Dia de los Muertos Musical Celebration with Heights Kids Day of Music

Greater Heights – FREE
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos with a day of music, dancing, arts & crafts, and community connection. Families are invited to enjoy live performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and contribute to a beautiful community ofrenda honoring loved ones.   READ MORE

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Elizabeth R. is a writer, editor, and mom. She shares all the fun things to do in Houston on social @mommypoppinshouston
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