# Event Details - **Event Name**: Third Saturday for families: Calaveras Paper Skulls - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This extra special Third Saturday brings paper calaveras making, performances, film screenings, and food trucks to the Museum! This October marks the one-year anniversary of the two new galleries celebrating art from México, Central, and South America at the UMFA. A three-year collaboration with Artes de México en Utah and the Transformación Cultural work group created these beautiful spaces that reflect the richness of living cultures, identity, and art. Find inspiration in the Calaveras on view in the galleries and create one yourself out of paper! Calaveras are representations of human skulls and skeletons displayed during Day of the Dead celebrations. A calavera represents the departed soul and can be made of sugar, paper, wood, or other material. Agenda: 12 pm | Guided tour with Transformación Cultural work group members (RSVP Encouraged) 12–4 pm | Food Trucks in front of the Museum 1–4 pm | Calavaras art-making in the Emma Eccles Jones Education Center 1:30–4 pm | Transformation Cultural film screenings in the Dumke Auditorium 2–3:30 pm | Performances in the G.W. Anderson Family Great Hall ______________ Tercer sábado para familias: calaveras de papel ¡Acompaña al UMFA y a Artes de México en Utah en un tercer sábado muy especial! Cuándo: sábado 17 de octubre de 2026, de 12:00 a 4:00 p. m. Dónde: UMFA ¿Buscas una actividad familiar gratuita en Salt Lake City? ¡Ya no busques más y ven al Museo de Bellas Artes de Utah! La entrada al museo es gratuita cada tercer sábado del mes, y siempre hay una actividad artística para toda la familia. En este tercer sábado tan especial habrá elaboración de calaveras de papel, presentaciones, proyecciones de películas y camiones de comida en el museo. Este octubre se cumple un año de la apertura de las dos nuevas galerías del UMFA dedicadas al arte de México, Centroamérica y Sudamérica. Estos hermosos espacios, que reflejan la riqueza de las culturas vivas, las identidades y las expresiones artísticas, fueron creados mediante una colaboración de tres años con Artes de México en Utah y el grupo de trabajo Transformación Cultural. Inspírate en las calaveras expuestas en las galerías y crea la tuya con papel. Las calaveras son representaciones de cráneos y esqueletos humanos que se exhiben durante las celebraciones del Día de Muertos. Una calavera representa el alma de un difunto y puede elaborarse con azúcar, papel, madera u otros materiales. Programa: 12 pm | Visita guiada con integrantes del grupo de trabajo Transformación Cultural (se recomienda confirmar asistencia) 12–4 pm |Camiones de comida frente al museo 1–4 pm | Elaboración de calaveras en el Centro Educativo Emma Eccles Jones 1:30–4 pm | Proyecciones cinematográficas organizadas por Transformación Cultural en el Auditorio Dumke 2–3:30 pm | Performances in the G.W. Anderson Family Great Hall - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salt-lake-city/third-saturday-for-families-calaveras-paper-skulls/200030703916603 - **Event Categories**: Art, food-drinks, Entertainment, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Salt Lake City - **state**: UT - **country**: United States - **location**: 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Utah 84112 - **lat**: 40.7618 - **long**: -111.84004 - **full address**: 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Utah 84112 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Third Saturday for families: Calaveras Paper Skulls - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5aacfa366fcf75147b526b70391378edd26738f871fc71f4951012ec03e05deb-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd85828-gmir?v=1789533543 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Third Saturday for families: Calaveras Paper Skulls being held? - **A:** Third Saturday for families: Calaveras Paper Skulls takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 410 Campus Center Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Utah 84112. - **Q**: Who is organizing Third Saturday for families: Calaveras Paper Skulls? - **A:** Third Saturday for families: Calaveras Paper Skulls is organized by Utah Museum of Fine Arts. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Utah Museum of Fine Arts's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Utah Museum of Fine Arts a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Utah Museum of Fine Arts has 100+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Utah Museum of Fine Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Third Saturday for families: Calaveras Paper Skulls is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salt Lake City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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