Arty Party: Día de los Muertos!

The Contemporary Austin is hosting another Arty Party on Friday, October 30, at Laguna Gloria. This one is built around Día de los Muertos, and it's free for families with kids three and under.

If you haven't come across it before, Arty Party is a monthly thing the museum puts on for the little ones—the last Friday of every month, to be exact. The whole point is to get families exploring art and nature together through books, songs, and hands-on art projects. It's designed for children three and under, so it's a low-pressure way to introduce them to a museum setting.

This session leans into the Día de los Muertos theme. The main event is a bilingual musical adventure with special guest Tío Tóto leading the way. Beyond the music, there's a painting activity using marigolds—the bright orange flowers so central to the holiday—and a community ofrenda that families can add to. You can bring a photo or a memento of a loved one to place on the altar, so the kids can participate in the tradition of remembering together.

It runs from 10 AM to 11 AM at The Contemporary Austin — Laguna Gloria, 3809 West 35th Street, and it's free.