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MECA’s Free Día de Muertos Festival

Saturday, Nov 1, 2025

From 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT

Historic Dow School in Houston's Old Sixth Ward where MECA Headquarters

1900 Kane St.

Houston, TX 77007

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For questions, contact AARP Texas at txaarp@aarp.org

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MECA’s Día de Muertos Festival returns Nov. 1–2 with altars, art, music & more—thanks to AARP Houston.

MECA invites you to its 25th Annual Día de Muertos Festival, a free community celebration of Latin American heritage. Sponsored by AARP Houston, this two-day event takes place Nov. 1–2 at the Historic Dow School in Houston’s Old Sixth Ward. Enjoy vibrant altars, artisan vendors, children’s art activities, and live performances. Rooted in pre-Colombian and Catholic traditions, the festival honors loved ones through music, dance, and visual storytelling.

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