Join us for this traditional Mexican festival honouring the dead through music and dance, community ofrendas, films, food and more!
Please note that programming for both Saturday and Sunday is identical.
Community Ofrendas
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Family
Visual Arts
Mexican community and social organizations create ofrendas (altars) that reflect the traditions and creativity of the Mexican people in Toronto.
Mexican Market Place
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Family
Shopping
Shop for a variety of crafts, including Day of the Dead figures and crafts, jewellery, sugar skulls, Day of the Dead bread (pan de muerto) and more!
Mexican Folkloric Dance Company
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Dance
Family
A dance performance especially choreographed for the Day of the Dead festival.
100 Years of Cantinflas
1:00pm
Film
Family
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of the world’s greatest comedians – Cantinflas!
Mexican Cultural and Social Foundation
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Craft
Family
Make traditional crafts for Day of the Dead!
Food Demo with Chef Luis Valenzuela
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Food
Family
Learn how to make incredible Mexican cuisine with one of Toronto’s top chefs!
Quique Escamilla
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Music
Family
A fusion of bolero, chachacha, huapango, cumbia, with spices of rock, reggae, pop and jazz.
Jaime Elizondo
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Music
Family
Elizondo, along with his musical trio, presents a show that blends classic Spanish ballads with contemporary rock and pop ballads.
Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Lectures
Family
Travel to the world of the Maya with this engaging lecture.
Mariachi Grand Finale
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Music
Family
This legendary band is one of Toronto’s greatest ambassadors of Mexican music and culture.
Food Demo with Elizabeth Rumebe
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Food
Family
Join Elizabeth Rumebe as she shares her secrets for creating that delicious Day of the Dead treat – pan de muerto!
Community Ofrendas
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Family
Visual Arts
Mexican community and social organizations create ofrendas (altars) that reflect the traditions and creativity of the Mexican people in Toronto.
Mexican Market Place
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Family
Shopping
Shop for a variety of crafts, including Day of the Dead figures and crafts, jewellery, sugar skulls, Day of the Dead bread (pan de muerto) and more!
Mexican Folkloric Dance Company
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Dance
Family
A dance performance especially choreographed for the Day of the Dead festival.
100 Years of Cantinflas
1:00pm
Film
Family
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of the world’s greatest comedians – Cantinflas!
Mexican Cultural and Social Foundation
1:00pm – 5:30pm
Craft
Family
Make traditional crafts for Day of the Dead!
Food Demo with Chef Luis Valenzuela
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Food
Family
Learn how to make incredible Mexican cuisine with one of Toronto’s top chefs!
Quique Escamilla
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Music
Family
A fusion of bolero, chachacha, huapango, cumbia, with spices of rock, reggae, pop and jazz.
Jaime Elizondo
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Music
Family
Elizondo, along with his musical trio, presents a show that blends classic Spanish ballads with contemporary rock and pop ballads.
Mariachi Grand Finale
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Music
Family
This legendary band is one of Toronto’s greatest ambassadors of Mexican music and culture.
Food Demo with Elizabeth Rumebe
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Food
Family
Join Elizabeth Rumebe as she shares her secrets for creating that delicious Day of the Dead treat – pan de muerto!
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