Dia De Los Muertos Festival Hosted by Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square

Join the Kennett Square community in celebrating Día de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed with vibrant altars, art, music, food, and dance. This year’s festival highlights the rich culture and traditions of Sinaloa, Mexico—including the traditional “Deer Dance” and regional recipes like Pan de Muerto and Aguachile.

Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square decorated a beautiful Día de los Muertos photo backdrop by the walkway that so many enjoyed during the KSQ Candy Trail on 10/26/2025.

Friday, October 31 – Festival Kickoff

Location: The Creamery, Kennett Square

4:00 PM – Festival Opens

6:00 PM – Día de los Muertos Walking Tour

  • Meet at the Clock Tower (101 E State St.) for a guided downtown tour

7:00 PM – Community Altar Ceremony

  • Dancers from the Huey Xolotl and Danza Tenochtli doing the traditional “Deer Dance” from the Yuremes in Sinaloa.

7:15–8:00 PM – Guided Tour of Altars and Art (in English & Spanish)

8:00 PM – Dance with DJ Sonido Ternura

8:30 PM – Catrina & Catrin Costume Contest

10:30 PM – Festival Closes

Saturday, November 1 – Family Day & Workshops

1:00 PM – Festival Opens: Guided tours of altars and art (English & Spanish)

2:00 PM – Children’s Activities

  • Coloring, painting, and decorating Day of the Dead lanterns and skulls

3:00 PM – Children’s Workshops

  • Pan de Muerto (Sweet Bread) with Mario’s Bakery

3:30 PM – Family Activity

  • Tortilla Making

4:00 PM – Adult Workshop

  • Aguachile Sinaloense cooking demo and King/Queen of the Aguachile Contest

5:00–6:30 PM – Traditional Folkloric Dances

  • Performed by Danza Tenochtli and Danza Tenochtli Kids

6:30–8:30 PM – Live Music

  • Featuring singer Nadia Yuriar and Mariachi Arrieros

9:00 PM – Announcement of the 2026 Festival Theme

10:30 PM – Festival Ends

About the Workshops:

2pm- Day of the Dead Lanterns- Activity for children:

Lanterns are symbolic items used in Day of the Dead decorations to help guide souls back home. Although candles and lights are more traditional, modern lanterns have been incorporated into the offerings for the same purpose. Come with your children to decorate the lanterns, we will also have different activities, coloring and painting.

3pm- Pan de Muerto (Sweet Dia de los Muertos Bread) recipe- Activity for children:

A traditional Pan de Muerto recipe is a sweet, soft, citrus-infused bread decorated with dough bones to honor deceased loved ones on the Day of the Dead. Come with your children to form Pan de Muerto figures and learn about this Mexican tradition.

3:30pm- Ceremonial Tortillas- Family Activity:

Ceremonial tortillas are a sacred and culturally significant food tradition of the Otomi people in Mexico. The tortillas are printed with religious and festive designs using natural dyes. They are not simply food, but expressions of cultural heritage and resistance. Come with your children to learn how traditional tortillas are made and decorated.

4pm- Aguachile Sinaloense Recipe – Activity for adults:

An authentic Sinaloa-style aguachile is a vibrant, spicy and refreshing dish of raw butterflied shrimp “cooked” in a lime-chili marinade. Unlike ceviche, which marinates for hours, aguachile should be eaten shortly after mixing. The recipe offers a bright flavor with a spicy touch.