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Every year · Día de los Muertos · Kansas City

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

Back every year in October. Here’s what we confirmed for 2026.

Pay what you wishAll ages
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2027 dates not announced yet

  • Last time: Oct 17, 2026Usually October

Every year

2027 datesNot announced yet. We’ll post the 2027 dates here once the organizer does.
  • Time of yearOctober
  • Last confirmed datesOct 17, 2026
  • Price in 2026Pay what you wish
  • Ages in 2026All ages

This page stays up all year. When the dates pass, it keeps the last confirmed details, and the next dates go here as soon as they’re posted on the official page.

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With little kids

  • Best agesAll ages (2026)

About the 2026 event

Mariachi, puppets, folk dance and free face painting for kids at this evening Day of the Dead party.

On a regular visit to The Museum of Kansas City

  • ParkingFree on Gladstone Blvd and the streets around the museum.

From our visiting guide. Special events can run on different parking and hours.

Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.

Where

  • The Museum of Kansas City3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64123Open in Maps ↗
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