{"title": "The Grand Ofrenda at Times Square", "start": "2026-10-30T11:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-11-02T22:00:00-05:00", "place": "Times Sq - 42 St, New York, NY, USA", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/day-of-the-dead", "history"], "description": "The Grand Ofrenda is a free, four-day celebration of Día de Muertos in Times Square, centered on a traditional ofrenda that visitors can explore. It brings Mexican culture, music, catrinas, and remembrance of loved ones to the heart of the city, open to families and friends. It is made possible with partners from the Mexican states of Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Michoacán, and Mexico City, together with cultural partner Miztli, and Dr. Simi USA, Delta Airlines and Aeromexico.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-grand-ofrenda-at-times-square-67308/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d3c5c418a48250435965706af35caaaed4e9467d9084f75636f05fe2a6d40403-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-30T11:00:00-04:00", "end": "2026-11-02T22:00:00-05:00", "place": "Times Sq - 42 St, New York, NY, USA", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Day of the Dead 2026", "start": "2026-11-01T16:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Museum of the Moving Image", "address": "35th Avenue, 11106 Astoria", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "Day of the Dead 2026 is a free family celebration of Día de Muertos at the museum, held in its Kaufman Courtyard as part of the Open Worlds 2026 series. It is co-presented by the Mexican Cultural Institute and features Aztec Mexica dance, music from the Indigenous dance troupe Yayauhki Tezcatlipoka and the Mexican Folkloric Ballet of New York, digital media activities for kids and families, a free face-painting session inspired by historical Día de Muertos characters, and a public altar (ofrenda) presented by the artist and historian Rosa Ruíz and Catrinamía.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/day-of-the-dead-2026-54066/", "official_url": "https://movingimage.org/event/day-of-the-dead-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7213e22e4b31a0ca6efb662ef0d1d3ea9d4bc72437e70f8b1378653b1c4f4924-2000.webp"}, {"title": "5TH Annual Celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)", "start": "2026-11-07T18:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00-05:00", "place": "9 Bob Note", "address": "Meserole Street 270, 11206", "price": "", "price_from": "40.00", "price_to": "70.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dia-de-los-muertos-late-night-celebration-tickets-2002595915291?aff=3db", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/world/latin", "food-drink/mexican", "occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "A late night celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with DJs and dancing, mariachis, dance performances and live bands. It is hosted by the US Mexico Chamber of Commerce and MMFB Productions and honors Mexican cuisine, entertainment, culture, and cocktails. Local restaurants and street vendors will be highlighting signature dishes inspired by Mexican cuisine, and dressing up and face painting is encouraged. The event is 21+ only and takes place in indoor and outdoor spaces with a cash bar.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/5th-annual-celebration-of-dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-50851/", "official_url": "https://www.3dollarbillbk.com/rsvp/2026/9/30/5th-annual-celebration-of-da-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f1267e3b8f37ff48e0d31ec56b905ea518bc2f6bc3a62b0cb9768fa57efbea90-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Día de los Muertos Celebration", "start": "2026-11-02T17:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-02T20:00:00-05:00", "place": "Hunter College", "address": "Park Avenue 695, 10065 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.instagram.com/huntermexsu/", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["music/world/latin/mariachi", "occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "An annual Día de los Muertos celebration featuring a community altar, mariachi music, traditional dances, and food including pan de muerto. It is hosted by the Mexican Student Union (MEXSU), the Department of Romance Languages, and Hunter USG, with mariachi by Columbia University students and dances by CCNY students. All are welcome, and attendees can RSVP on Instagram at @huntermexsu.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-53102/", "official_url": "https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/event/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8335d5a0993f774905a223ba396a024b003ed6687ff45df53d992067cfd88792-600.webp"}, {"title": "¡CalabazaFest! 2026", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "RiseBoro Community Partnership", "address": "Bushwick Avenue 555, 11206 Brooklyn", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["music/world/latin/mariachi", "occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "¡CalabazaFest! is a free, family-friendly outdoor mini-festival in Bushwick celebrating community, culture, and the traditions of Día de los Muertos and Halloween. It is organized by RiseBoro, with support from Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, and returns after becoming a beloved neighborhood event. The day offers live performances from noon, including mariachi, folkloric dance, and youth cumbia, a creative costume contest with prizes at 2:00 pm hosted by emcee Ricardo Steven, local vendors, community partners, and pumpkin carving with composting by BK Rot. In case of rain, the event moves to the RiseBoro Youth Center.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/calabazafest-2026-55368/", "official_url": "https://riseboro.org/event/calabazafest-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e2bda1a58146cb13008366f89e7dc4f31814860d2a8be3d5f766480a3253955c-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Día de Muertos Celebration – Performance by Guachinangos", "start": "2026-11-01T18:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-01T19:30:00-05:00", "place": "Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders", "address": "Riverside Drive 475, 10115", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://tickets.lincolncenter.org/en/booking/production/bestavailable/33589", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world/latin", "occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "A Día de Muertos Celebration featuring a performance by Guachinangos. 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The event is sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/day-of-the-dead-celebration-featuring-mariachi-real-de-mexic-56579/", "official_url": "https://forestparktrust.org/events/berto-reyes-y-su-perico-ripiao-traditional-dominican-merengue-music-with-a-master-accordionist-a8aaf-rg5tt", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e00ec1655df02b378292b77c17495a7a927034ff4d2b0eabf119493009a4b858-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Family Time Día de Muertos 2026", "start": "2026-11-07T13:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-07T15:00:00-05:00", "place": "Bronx Museum of the Arts", "address": "Grand Concourse 1040, 10456 Bronx", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://bx-museum-dia-de-muertos26.eventbrite.com", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "A free, all-ages celebration of Día de Muertos with art-making and storytelling at The Bronx Museum of the Arts. Artist Marco Saavedra leads an activity in which participants contribute to a site-specific, communal altar installation. It is part of the museum's Family Programs, which offer free, hands-on art experiences for all ages, including young children and their caregivers. 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Activities include Wildlife Theater shows, puppet meet & greets, face painting, crafts, animal meet & greets, a Zoo Ofrenda at the Farm honoring extinct animal ancestors, story time, educational and Halloween games, and keeper chats. The event is hosted by the Queens Zoo.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/dia-de-los-muertos-55258/", "official_url": "https://queenszoo.com/things-to-do/events/260", "image": "https://noky.io/images/077957c9c86bf1fcd097969f74adb65dca7f4ee8c5ddd1831d903d44755343b0-600.webp"}, {"title": "The Architecture of Mexico", "start": "2026-11-07T10:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Skyscraper Museum", "address": "Battery Place 39, 10280 New York", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://ticketstripe.com/events/8485109578607032", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/architecture", "occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "A hands-on children's program at a museum where young visitors explore Mexico's colorful architecture, from lively plazas to historic churches, and how these spaces come alive during Día de los Muertos. Children then make a festive creation inspired by Mexico's bright flowers, patterns, colors and decorations. The program is for children ages 3-10, who must each be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and places must be reserved in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/the-architecture-of-mexico-55911/", "official_url": "https://www.skyscraper.org/family_programs/the-architecture-of-mexico/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7039e07d32650a9e1782305b1c1c2921dd9d396c64487053817e61ea610f1833-600.webp"}]}