When is MECA Dia de Muertos Festival 2026?

MECA Dia de Muertos Festival is October 31 to November 1, 2026, according to local news and event listings.

Where is MECA Dia de Muertos Festival held?

MECA Dia de Muertos Festival takes place at Historic Dow School in Houston, Texas.

Is MECA Dia de Muertos Festival free?

Yes. The organizer lists MECA Dia de Muertos Festival as free to attend.

Who organizes MECA Dia de Muertos Festival?

MECA Dia de Muertos Festival is organized by Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA). Their official site is meca-houston.org/dia-de-muertos.html.

What other cultural festivals are near Houston?

The closest others on this calendar are 36th Annual Native American Pow Wow in Houston, TX (same city); BCCHTX Film Festival in Houston, TX (same city); Celebrate Freedom Festival (Juneteenth Houston) in Houston, TX (same city).

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Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Houston, Texas

MECA Dia de Muertos Festival

October 31 to November 1, 2026 at Historic Dow SchoolFrom local news and event listings. Not yet confirmed on the organizer's site.

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About MECA Dia de Muertos Festival

A free two-day Day of the Dead festival at MECA's Historic Dow School campus in Houston's Old Sixth Ward. It has music, dance and theater stages, ofrendas, an artisan market and art activities for children.

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.

MECA Dia de Muertos Festival has included music, dance and theater stages, ofrendas, children's art-making, artisan market and festival food.

MECA Dia de Muertos Festival was first held in 2000. The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The next edition is October 31 to November 1, 2026.

Music, dance and theater stages
Ofrendas
Children's art-making
Artisan market
Festival food

Where it happens

MECA Dia de Muertos Festival is held at Historic Dow School in Houston, Texas. It is one of 40 cultural festivals in Texas on this calendar.

Map centered on Houston. The organizer lists Historic Dow School.Directions

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Questions about MECA Dia de Muertos Festival

When is MECA Dia de Muertos Festival 2026?: MECA Dia de Muertos Festival is October 31 to November 1, 2026, according to local news and event listings.
Where is MECA Dia de Muertos Festival held?: MECA Dia de Muertos Festival takes place at Historic Dow School in Houston, Texas.
Is MECA Dia de Muertos Festival free?: Yes. The organizer lists MECA Dia de Muertos Festival as free to attend.
What happens at MECA Dia de Muertos Festival?: Events have included: music, dance and theater stages, ofrendas, children's art-making, artisan market, festival food.
Who organizes MECA Dia de Muertos Festival?: MECA Dia de Muertos Festival is organized by Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA). Their official site is meca-houston.org/dia-de-muertos.html.
What other cultural festivals are near Houston?: The closest others on this calendar are 36th Annual Native American Pow Wow in Houston, TX (same city); BCCHTX Film Festival in Houston, TX (same city); Celebrate Freedom Festival (Juneteenth Houston) in Houston, TX (same city).

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