On Nov. 3rd, visit the Peabody Museum from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for this special event. Live music, Oaxacan wood carving, and festive decorations help to welcome back the spirits of loved ones. Decorate a sugar skull (additional $6 fee); sip spicy hot chocolate; make papel picado (cut paper banners), cempasúchil flowers and other artwork; and write a message to place upon the Día de los Muertos altar. The community altar art will be created by students at the Rafael Hernández Dual Language School in Boston. Regular museum admission rates apply. No advance registration is required. Admission includes pan de muerto (sweet bun) and activities. Free event parking available at 52 Oxford Street Garage. Learn more here.
