30 Día de los Muertos Events to Remember and Celebrate Your Loved Ones

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October 15, 2025

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrating life and death of one’s ancestors. Celebrations take place over two days in the fall, November 1 and 2, with traditions including pan de muerto (Mexican sweet bread), calavera (sugar skulls), and ofrendas. These altars are decorated with flowers, candles, food, and photos of relatives who have passed.

In the roundup below, you will find the 2025 activities, crafts, festivals, and movie showings that helped families honor their loved ones through Día de los Muertos celebrations. Keep this link saved, as our 2026 list will be out soon!

A shop display featuring a statue of a sugar skull-style skeleton on a bicycle.

Día de los Muertos Events and Exhibits in Chicago’s Suburbs

While not official Día de los Muertos events, you’ll also find special showings of the movie Coco as a fun way for kids to celebrate or learn more about what makes Día de los Muertos so meaningful.

A window painted with a mural of a woman with sugar skull face paint.

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Katie Mayle

Katie, a Joliet native and mother of three children, moved to her husband's hometown of Naperville after the birth of their second child. Her kids keep her family very active, and she is grateful for the countless indoor and outdoor opportunities available to families in the western suburbs. She looks forward to sharing family-friendly fun with the parents of young children.