Free outdoor screening of the animated film 'Coco' at Trebly Park to celebrate Día de los Muertos, with activities starting at 6 p.m.
Trebly Park is hosting a free outdoor screening of Coco on Friday, October 30, as part of the Día de los Muertos Celebration presented by Downtown Houston+. The movie is the 2017 Pixar film, rated PG, and it's playing on a big screen out on the lawn at 1515 Fannin Street. Activities kick off at 6 PM, and the movie starts at 7 PM.
The screening is one piece of a larger Día de los Muertos collection from Downtown Houston+, which runs from pup and people meet-ups to holiday extravaganzas and interactive art installations. The movie fits right into that mix. Día de los Muertos is a Latin American tradition that started in Mexico and usually spans the first two days of November. Families remember ancestors and loved ones with ofrendas—altars decorated with the person's favorite foods, drinks, photos, and memorabilia—to encourage the spirits to visit and keep their memories alive. Across Houston, communities and the city's signature institutions host their own Día de los Muertos events that honor the tradition and pay respects to the city's dearly departed.
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This particular night is pitched as a family affair under the stars. The organizers suggest grabbing takeout from a nearby restaurant and bringing a blanket to the lawn, so you can settle in before the movie starts. It's a low-stakes way to spend a Friday evening with the kids, especially since it's free. The whole thing runs from 6 PM to 9 PM, with the activities filling the hour before the film rolls at 7 PM. If you're planning to go, remember the blanket and the food—Trebly Park is at 1515 Fannin Street, and admission is free.
