When is Day of the Dead Columbus Festival 2026?

Day of the Dead Columbus Festival is October 17, 2026, according to the organizer.

Where is Day of the Dead Columbus Festival held?

Day of the Dead Columbus Festival takes place at Green Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum in Columbus, Ohio.

Is Day of the Dead Columbus Festival free?

Yes. The organizer lists Day of the Dead Columbus Festival as free to attend.

What happens at Day of the Dead Columbus Festival?

Events have included: ofrenda contest, catrina contest.

Who organizes Day of the Dead Columbus Festival?

Day of the Dead Columbus Festival is organized by Latino Arts for Humanity. Their official site is dayofthedeadcolumbus.com.

What other cultural festivals are near Columbus?

The closest others on this calendar are Asian Festival in Columbus, OH (same city); Columbus African Festival in Columbus, OH (same city); Festival Latino in Columbus, OH (same city).

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Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Columbus, Ohio

Day of the Dead Columbus Festival

Name: Day of the Dead Columbus Festival 2026
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Green Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum

October 17, 2026 at Green Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum

Official website

Google Calendar

About Day of the Dead Columbus Festival

Day of the Dead Columbus is an educational, cultural and family festival hosted by Latino Arts for Humanity at Green Lawn Cemetery. The 2026 edition runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 17 and includes open ofrenda and Catrina contests with prizes.

What to expect

Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition of remembering loved ones who have died, held around November 1 and 2. Celebrations often include ofrendas (altars), marigolds, sugar skulls, face painting, music and processions.

Day of the Dead Columbus Festival has included ofrenda contest and catrina contest.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The next edition is October 17, 2026.

Ofrenda contest
Catrina contest

Where it happens

Day of the Dead Columbus Festival is held at Green Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum in Columbus, Ohio. It is one of 26 cultural festivals in Ohio on this calendar.

Map centered on Columbus. The organizer lists Green Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum.Directions

Other nearby festivals

Questions about Day of the Dead Columbus Festival

When is Day of the Dead Columbus Festival 2026?: Day of the Dead Columbus Festival is October 17, 2026, according to the organizer.
Where is Day of the Dead Columbus Festival held?: Day of the Dead Columbus Festival takes place at Green Lawn Cemetery & Arboretum in Columbus, Ohio.
Is Day of the Dead Columbus Festival free?: Yes. The organizer lists Day of the Dead Columbus Festival as free to attend.
What happens at Day of the Dead Columbus Festival?: Events have included: ofrenda contest, catrina contest.
Who organizes Day of the Dead Columbus Festival?: Day of the Dead Columbus Festival is organized by Latino Arts for Humanity. Their official site is dayofthedeadcolumbus.com.
What other cultural festivals are near Columbus?: The closest others on this calendar are Asian Festival in Columbus, OH (same city); Columbus African Festival in Columbus, OH (same city); Festival Latino in Columbus, OH (same city).