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13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Museum of Kansas City

When
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Where
The Museum of Kansas City3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64123Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages (children's face painting offered)
Cost
Admission: Pay What You Wish (advance tickets required)Enter through south gates on Gladstone Boulevard; street parking; ADA accommodations by calling 816.702.7702 in advance.
Organizer
The Museum of Kansas City

Evening celebration of Mexico's Day of the Dead with Mattie Rhodes Art Center, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre and La Mega KC: live music by Mariachi Estrella KC, puppetry, Grupo Folklórico Izcalli dance, complimentary children's face painting, indoor and outdoor community altars, local vendors and food trucks on the historic lawns. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome; allow about 1½ hours.

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Official sources checked2026-10-14

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Enter through south gates on Gladstone Boulevard; street parking; ADA accommodations by calling 816.702.7702 in advance.

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Date printed as 'Saturday, October 17' without a year; Oct 17 is a Saturday in 2026 and homepage lists it under upcoming programs with 'Day of the Dead 2026'.

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