# Event Details - **Event Name**: Día de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Iowa City - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Día de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Iowa City November 1–2, 2025 RSFIC – Gathering Space, 1927 Keokuk Street, Iowa City Free • Bilingual • Family-Friendly Join us for a vibrant community celebration of life, memory, and culture through art, tradition, and collective healing. Día de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration is a public art installation and cultural program honoring the rich traditions of Día de Muertos — a joyful and sacred celebration rooted in pre-Hispanic Mexican heritage that honors our departed loved ones. Led by artist Miriam Alarcón Avila (Luchadora Art) in collaboration with South of 6, and funded by Johnson County, this event features: A large, collaborative community ofrenda (altar) Free community workshops throughout October to make paper flowers, papel picado, and calaveritas. Cultural performances, music, vendors, and face painting on November 1 and 2. Saturday, November 1 12–2 PM — Ofrenda Opening Ceremony Music by Noryli Villada Free Food 2–9 PM — Visit the Ofrenda ​​Sunday, November 2 10 AM–1 PM — Visit the Ofrenda 4–5 PM — Skull Face Painting 5–8 PM — Music & Dance Performances + Free Food Featuring Fuerzas Culturales Ballet Folklórico de Cedar Rapids and Noryli Villada ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Día de Muertos: Una celebración comunitaria y cultural del Día de Muertos en Iowa City 1 y 2 de noviembre de 2025 RSFIC – Espacio de Reuniones, 1927 Keokuk Street, Iowa City Entrada gratuita • Bilingüe • Para toda la familia Únase a nosotros para una vibrante celebración comunitaria de la vida, la memoria y la cultura a través del arte, la tradición y la sanación colectiva. Día de Muertos: Una celebración comunitaria y herencia cultural, es una instalación de arte público y un programa cultural que honra las ricas tradiciones del Día de Muertos, una celebración alegre y sagrada arraigada en la herencia prehispánica mexicana que honra a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos. Dirigido por la artista Miriam Alarcón Avila (Luchadora Art) en colaboración con South of 6 y financiado por el Condado de Johnson, este evento incluye: Una gran ofrenda comunitaria colaborativa (altar) Talleres comunitarios gratuitos para hacer flores de papel, papel picado y calaveritas. Presentaciones culturales, música, danza y pintura facial el 1 y 2 de noviembre. Sábado, 1 de noviembre 12:00–14:00 — Ceremonia de inauguración de la ofrenda Música de Noryli Villada Comida gratis 14:00–21:00 — Visita la ofrenda Domingo, 2 de noviembre 10:00–13:00 — Visita la ofrenda 16:00–17:00 — Pintura facial de calaveras 17:00–20:00 — Presentaciones de música y danza + Comida gratis Con la participación de Fuerzas Culturales Ballet Folklórico de Cedar Rapids y Noryli Villada - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/iowa-city/día-de-muertos-a-community-and-heritage-celebration-of-the-day-of-the-dead-in-iowa-city/200029104669437 - **Event Categories**: day-of-the-dead, art, dance, fine-arts, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Iowa City - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1927 Keokuk St, Iowa City, IA 52240-4549, United States - **lat**: 41.64164 - **long**: -91.52527 - **full address**: 1927 Keokuk St, Iowa City, IA 52240-4549, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Día de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Iowa City - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5ce50d3f13edc2f02aa72c0e30209ac5ecf0e0e58ea16ae86aaed53a32a47143-rimg-w851-h315-dc040404-gmir?v=1761845736 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dia de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Iowa City being held? - **A:** Dia de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Iowa City takes place on Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm at 1927 Keokuk St, Iowa City, IA 52240-4549, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dia de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Iowa City? - **A:** Dia de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Iowa City is organized by Miriam Alarcon Avila. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dia de Muertos: A Community and Heritage Celebration of the Day of the Dead in Iowa City 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 Iowa City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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