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Dia de los Muertos at Valade Park

When
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where
Robert C. Valade Park2670 Atwater St., Detroit, MI 48207Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Family-friendly event
Cost
Free Admission!
Organizer
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's annual Dia de los Muertos celebration at Robert C. Valade Park on the east riverfront, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. The family-friendly event includes food trucks, shop vendors and arts and crafts (11 a.m.-3 p.m.), children's storytelling (11 a.m.-noon), live music with Luna (noon-1 p.m.), a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Moyocoyani Izel (1-2 p.m.) and a community ofrenda where visitors can leave a name or message for a loved one. Parking is on nearby streets and in lots and structures; observe signs for payment.

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The Riverfront calendar for Nov-Dec 2026 otherwise lists only weekly runs and chess; no winter skating/holiday events posted yet. Detroit Harvest Fest was Oct. 3-4, 2026 (before the window).