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Join Día de los Muertos celebrations happening throughout Portland.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a multiday holiday dedicated to paying respect and remembering friends and family members who have died. The celebration invites those who have passed away to come back for a visit with special offerings on vibrant altars decorated with portraits, candles, food, marigolds, skulls and beautiful colors.
Locations across the city are hosting cultural celebrations on various dates.
Do you know of a local Día de los Muertos event? Send me an email with the details.
2025 Día de los Muertos Events in Portland
Beaverton City Library
On Sunday, November 2, from 1-4 p.m., head to the library for a teen art show, contribute to a community art piece and participate in crafts to celebrate Día de los Muertos.
All ages are welcome at this free event. Beaverton City Library is at 12375 SW 5th St. in Beaverton.
Esther Short Park
On Saturday, October 18, from 2 to 8 p.m., Luminarias Dia De Muertos, invites the community to experience beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, live music, guest artists, catrinas and activities for all ages.
This event is free. Esther Short Park is at 605 Esther Street in Vancouver ,Washington.
Forest Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum
On Sunday, November 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy food, face painting, an altar, dancers, a mariachi band and more at Forest Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum, 400 SW Walters Dr. in Gresham. This event is free.
Gresham Arts Plaza
Join the Gresham Center for the Arts Foundation at the Gresham Arts Plaza on Saturday, November 1, from 4-8 p.m. for a Dia de los Muertos celebration. Here’s what you can expect:
- Live performances and music.
- Participate in family-friendly crafts and fact painting.
- Show off your best Catrina or Catrin attire to earn prizes.
- Get dinner and treats from food carts onsite.
The Gresham Arts Plaza is at 401 NE 2nd St. in Gresham. This event is free to attend.
M&M Marketplace
Join a Día de Muertos celebration with live music, beautifully decorated altars, contests, a photo booth and face painting on November 1 and 2 from 3 to 6 p.m. This event is free to attend.
M&M Marketplace is at 346 SW Walnut St. in Hillsboro.
MESO Makers Market
On Saturday, November 1, from noon to 5 p.m., stop by the Dia de los Muertos Mercado celebration. This free event features Hispanic artisans, live music, traditional food and more. There’s also a catarina flower crown station for $20.
MESO Makers Market is at 376 NE Sumner St. in Portland.
Zenger Farm
On Saturday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to Zenger Farm for a Día de los Muertos celebration including farm activities, Oaxacan Cuisine prepared by La Cuchara, live performances, marigold harvesting and a community altar.
This event has a sliding scale admission structure from $5-$100 per family. Zenger Farm is at 11741 SE Foster Rd. in Portland.
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