Día De Los Muertos Austin 2019: Live Music, Family Fun, And More

AUSTIN, TX — There's one thing that's certain, no other city knows how to celebrate quite like Austin. From the best live music to the most delicious local fare, Austinites are fortunate to be able to enjoy the best right in their own back yard. This year, you won't want to miss some of the amazing Día de los Muertos celebrations happening around town. Experience culture, live music, and plenty of great company with any of these featured events for the upcoming week. And for more events, be sure and check out Patch Austin's Events Calendar.

Día de los Muertos: Art Smart 2019

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Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 11 a.m.

Families are invited to enjoy a celebration of the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos at the Austin Public Library University Hills Branch. Activities include shadow show puppetry, songs, rhymes, stories, dances, arts and crafts. Free. For more click HERE. 4721 Loyola Ln, Austin, TX 78723

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Halloween and Day of the Dead Party!

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Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy a morning of celebration with the kiddos for the Toybrary's Halloween & Day of the Dead Party featuring music by Miss Ariel. This event is candy-free, and non-scary for the little ones and will feature music, culture, crafts and treats. $12 per child. For more click HERE. 2001 Justin Ln., Austin, TX 78757

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Día de los Muertos at Historic Scholz Garten

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Thursday, Oct. 31 beginning at 6 p.m.

LEVITATION and Do512 present Dia de Los Muertos at Historic Scholz Garten! Come celebrate with a Dressed to Kill Costume Contest, Altars, Speciality Drink Menu and great music by Alex Maas of The Black Angels; Bidi Bidi Banda; The Matt Gilmour Band; Peligrosa; Nemegata; The Cuckoos. Doors open at 6 p.m., music from 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tickets $20. For more click HERE. School Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701

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The Day of the Dead Hosted by Chuggin' Monkey

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Thursday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.

Come out and enjoy an evening of sugar skulls, face paintings, live art installations, exclusive drinks, live music and discounts all night with Chuggin' Monkey's Day of the Dead celebration. For more click HERE. 219 E 6th St., Austin, Texas 78701

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Day of the Dead: A Conversation About Souls

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Friday, Nov. 1 beginning at 9 a.m.

Enjoy a breakfast buffet and a fascinating conversation with panelists Yolanda Correa, United Methodist pastor who will talk about Día de Todos los Santos; Rosa María De Llano, poet and writer who will show us how to write poems for the dead; and Silvia Orozco, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Mexic-Arte Museum, who will share about altars and the Mexican tradition, Día de los Muertos. For more click HERE. 100 East 27th St., Austin, TX 78705

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El Chilito's Dia de los Muertos Festival

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Friday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m.

All are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at El Chilito on Manchaca with fun for the entire familia. There will be activities for kids of all ages to enjoy including including miniature pumpkin painting, marigold making and face painting, and attendees will build a Día de los Muertos altar and celebrate our loved ones and offer #tacoblessings. There will also be a costume contest (7:30 p.m.); gift card raffle (8:15 p.m.); live music; and plenty of food and drinks. For more click HERE. 4501 Manchaca Rd, Austin, Texas 78745

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Frida Friday ATX November: Día de los Muertos

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Friday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.

Enjoy a special Dia de los Muertos edition of Frida Friday ATX in partnership with the Emma s. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center and Waterloo Greenway on Friday, Nov. 1. There will be shopping, dancing, food and more. Frida Friday is Austin's only monthly women-of-color centered mercado and more featuring a variety of local art, apparel, food and drink vendors. For more click HERE. 1111 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701

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Día de los Muertos Party at Tribeza

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Saturday, Nov. 2 beginning at 3 p.m.

Experience a fun Dia de los Muertos party on Saturday, Nov. 2. La Holly will have tarot readings, a doggy costume contest, local vendors, skull decorating and much more! There will be specialty agave cocktails, beats from DJ ulovei, and a night celebrating Dia de los Muertos! For more click HERE. La Holly, 2500 E 6th St., Austin, TX 78702

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The Return of Black Earth at Swan Dive on Día de los Muertos

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Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9:30 p.m.

Black Earth returns for their first show in 6 years to play songs off their new record on Day of the Dead at Swan Dive. Great lineup featuring Dirty Charlie Band, Witchcryer, Black Earth, and Crimson Devils. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. 21 and over, $5. For more click HERE. 615 Red River St., Austin, Texas 78701

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Día de los Muertos Music Festival

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Sunday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.

Celebrate Day of the Dead with Stubb's BBQ Dia de los Muertos Music Festival on Sunday, Nov. 3 at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater. Enjoy an evening of fantastic live music with Los Lobos, Los Daddys, El Dusty, Chicas Rock, DJ Automatic, TA and TwztdAdio. All ages welcome. $25 Advance General Admission / $30 Day of Show General Admission plus applicable fees. For more click HERE. 801 Red River Austin, TX 78701