Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Phoenix Zoo with Family-friendly Festivities and Arte Para Los Muertos Art Sale
- The Colibri Collective
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Contacts: Fernanda Gardea | Fernanda@thecolibricollective.com
Date: September 10, 2025
WHAT: Step into a world of color, music, food, and tradición at the Phoenix Zoo! Bring the whole family and join us for the first annual Día de los Muertos, a joyful weekend celebration of life and remembrance. Spend a day at the zoo and enjoy vibrant altars, cultural art, festive performances, and family-friendly activities inspired by the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos. The Phoenix Zoo will also host an art sale featuring works inspired by the spirit of the holiday, including paintings, sculptures, and pottery. These art pieces have been generously donated by local art collector Joe Raymond. All proceeds from the art sale are dedicated to advancing the stewardship and conservation of animals and their habitats while providing experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2, 2025
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008
Día de los Muertos activities are included with general Zoo admission.
The Art Sale will take place just outside the zoo entrance and will be open to the public.
ACTIVITIES:
Kid-friendly arts & crafts: Create lanterns, paper marigolds, sugar skull coloring pages, face painting, and more.
Altar Contest: For the first time, the Phoenix Zoo will host an altar contest featuring altars designed by local artists and community partners. Each altar, located along different Zoo trails, will showcase culturally respectful designs that honor life while embracing tradición, our beloved departed, and our community.
Cultural Performances: Ballet Folklorico Amistad, Ollin Yolitzli Dance Academy (Nov. 1–2), Ballet Folklorico del Valle Del Sol (Nov. 2), skeleton puppets, storytelling acts, and community procession.
Live Music: Cumbia Oaxaca, mariachis, and live sets from radio station partners.
Food & Drink: Local food trucks offering festive bites and refreshments.
Art Sale: Bid on paintings, sculptures, and pottery inspired by Día de los Muertos.
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Credit: Phoenix Zoo
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