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Day of the Dead Festival (Día de los Muertos)
- When
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where
- Moab Valley Multicultural Center, 156 N 100 W, Moab, UT
- Cost
- Free
- How long
- 4 hours
- Good for
- groups
Good to know
This festival celebrates Day of the Dead with live mariachi music, traditional Mexican food, cultural exhibits, and face painting in the Moab Valley Multicultural Center's courtyard. Visitors can view ofrendas (altars) honoring those who have passed, light candles at a community altar, or decorate their own ofrenda in memory of a loved one. S.
Updated October 15, 2026
The Moab Valley Multicultural Center's 16th annual Day of the Dead Festival, or Día de los Muertos, fills the center's courtyard with live mariachi music from Mariachi Sol de Jalisco, traditional Mexican food, cultural exhibits, face painting, free kids' activities and ofrendas (altars) honoring those who have passed. A community altar is open to anyone who wants to light a candle in remembrance of someone. The current U.S. national champions in Cueca, a South American folk dance, perform at 2 p.m. Admission is free, with food for sale. Anyone can decorate an ofrenda in memory of a loved one o
Tickets & info from the organizer
Make a day of it
Eat nearby
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- Arches Thai · Thai, Vietnamese · 0.1 mi
- Miguel's Baja Grill · Mexican · 0.1 mi
Places to stay
- Hoodoo Moab, Curio Collection by Hilton · Hotel · Moab · 0.1 mi
- Expedition Lodge · Hotel · Moab · 0.1 mi
Also nearby that day
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- Andrew Gulliford · 5:00 PM · Back of Beyond Book Store · 0.1 mi
- Aerial Silks at Climb Moab Gym · 7:30 PM · Climb Moab Gym · 2.3 mi
Common questions
Is it free?
Yes — the listing says it’s free.
Where is it?
Moab Valley Multicultural Center, 156 N 100 W, Moab, UT.
Is it still happening?
It’s listed as scheduled — no cancellation or new date has been posted. Check with the organizer before you go.
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