# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Family FriYAYs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Every Friday from July 10th to August 28th, 4pm-7pm

Evening drop in program with a new theme centering the Catrinas every week.

FREE for members! 

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July 10th - Printing like Posada
Highlighting La Catrina garbancera de Jose Guadalupe Posada, come create your own print in a similar way to how Jose Posada did!
 
July 17th - Marigold Magic
Highlighting La Vendedora de Flores guests can try tea made from marigolds and create their own paper marigolds!

July 24th - Frida, Flowers, and Fun!
Highlighting La Friducha Artist and we will create our own foam flower headbands similar to the iconic headwear she is known for wearing. 

July 31st - Papel Picado Party
Highlighting La Catrina de Diego Rivera and sharing about the traditions of celebrating a loved one after they are gone with an ofrenda and create your own papel picado to decorate with.

August 7th - Earth to eARTh
Highlighting  Lady Mictlan and making art from the earth using soil and clay to celebrate the cycle of life and transformation as new life emerges through the work of decomposers and richness of soil.

August 14th - Abundant Offerings
During this drop in program we’ll highlight La Vendedora de Frutas, learn about creating an ofrenda and the tradition of leaving food for our loved ones, have a chance to try some fruits and foods and weave a small basket to take home!

August 21st - Wings and Whereabouts
Highlighting La Catrina Vestida de Mariposas, guests can learn about the monarch butterfly, what they symbolize in Mexican culture, and how we can reflect on our own journeys by creating a pair of wings that represent who we are.

August 28th - Maria’s Movie Night at North Columbus Library
Join Columbus Botanical Garden at North Columbus Library for a movie night on August 28th! Learn about Dia de los Muertos traditions and enjoy the Disney film Coco starting at 6:30pm. Join us from 6-6:30 to make your own Catrina mask and learn about the Columbus Botanical Garden's traveling exhibit, La Calavera Catrina. Free for community - spots are limited. Pre-registration is encouraged!

Get tickets and learn more: https://www.columbusbotanicalgarden.org/calavera-catrina
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/family-friyays/200030470644408
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3603 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA, United States, Georgia 31909
- **lat**: 32.54018
- **long**: -84.93676
- **full address**: 3603 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA, United States, Georgia 31909

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Family FriYAYs being held?
  - **A:** Family FriYAYs takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 3603 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA, United States, Georgia 31909.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Family FriYAYs?
  - **A:** Family FriYAYs is organized by Columbus Botanical Garden.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Family FriYAYs is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Family FriYAYs sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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