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Latino Local Festivals in Arlington, VA

Participate in Latino Local Festivals in Arlington, VA supporting important causes and bringing your community together. These events celebrate cultural heritage while raising awareness and funds for organizations serving the Latino community.
Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!
Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!
An evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and folklórico + mariachi performance Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, performance and games, this event celebrates the traditions and heritage of Día de los Muertos. Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda, altar. Artist, David Amoroso, will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate! The museum will also be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions. Live Performance Mariachi Music from Mariachi Estrellas Folklórico Dance from Los Quetzales Poetry reading Participate Join the Catrina Parade - anyone dressed as a Catrina can take part! Ofrenda (altar) designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include. Calavera Mask decoration Lotería games Museum galleries open late! Explore our current exhibitions Vendors David Amoroso Ana Schwar Ana Just Made It Trapillo Art Face painting by Otterly Artistic Designs Refreshments and Bites Rossana Coffee Tacos y Antojitos Los Combinados A Toda Madre --- Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display. No registration required. Event is free to attend!

Sunday, 01, 17.00 - Sunday, 01, 20.00 Arlington, VA _$25

Studio Sessions : Colores y Cultura
Studio Sessions : Colores y Cultura
Presented alongside NaLa Noches: Latin Music, grab tacos & drinks, and settle in for a festive fall evening making art with MoCA Arlington. Presented as part of the region’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, each session offers hands-on artmaking inspired by folk crafts and traditions from across Latin America and South America. Enjoy alongside live Latin music, tacos, drinks, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the park. Bring your friends, a lawn chair, or a picnic and spend a fall evening making art at Met Park with us. Presented alongside NaLa Noches: Latin Music Series by National Landing BID. Musical artists are listed with the featured art making activity for each date: September 17: Talavera Pottery-Style Clay Crafts // sculpt decorative pieces with air dry clay! Musical artists: René Ibáñez & Cubano Groove (Latin Jazz) September 24: Artist Spotlight: David Amoroso -- Papel Amate Inspired Painting // paint vibrant scenes of flora + fauna on natural paper. Musical artists: Punto i Aparte (Salsa Merengue) October 1: Artist Spotlight: Michelle Espinoza -- Corn Husk Flowers // craft flowers out of corn husks. Musical artists: Orquesta Manplesa (Salsa) October 8: Artist Spotlight: Jaqui Falkenheim -- Little Houses on Caminito Street // color and collage houses inspired by Caminito Street in La Boca, Buenos Aires! Musical artists: Monte Cimarrón (Cuban Son/Salsa) October 15: Mini-Nicho Shadow Boxes // create a personal little shrine with colorful embellishments! Musical artists: Son Cubano Subterráneo (Cuban Son) Free to attend. No experience required. All supplies are provided. Location: Held on the "central green" at Metropolitan Park

Thursday, 17, 17.00 - Thursday, 17, 19.00 Arlington, VA _$25

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Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!
Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!
An evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and folklórico + mariachi performance Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, performance and games, this event celebrates the traditions and heritage of Día de los Muertos. Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda, altar. Artist, David Amoroso, will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate! The museum will also be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions. Live Performance Mariachi Music from Mariachi Estrellas Folklórico Dance from Los Quetzales Poetry reading Participate Join the Catrina Parade - anyone dressed as a Catrina can take part! Ofrenda (altar) designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include. Calavera Mask decoration Lotería games Museum galleries open late! Explore our current exhibitions Vendors David Amoroso Ana Schwar Ana Just Made It Trapillo Art Face painting by Otterly Artistic Designs Refreshments and Bites Rossana Coffee Tacos y Antojitos Los Combinados A Toda Madre --- Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display. No registration required. Event is free to attend!

Thursday, 17, 17.00 - Thursday, 17, 19.00 Arlington, VA 0.00

Studio Sessions : Colores y Cultura
Studio Sessions : Colores y Cultura
Presented alongside NaLa Noches: Latin Music, grab tacos & drinks, and settle in for a festive fall evening making art with MoCA Arlington. Presented as part of the region’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, each session offers hands-on artmaking inspired by folk crafts and traditions from across Latin America and South America. Enjoy alongside live Latin music, tacos, drinks, and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the park. Bring your friends, a lawn chair, or a picnic and spend a fall evening making art at Met Park with us. Presented alongside NaLa Noches: Latin Music Series by National Landing BID. Musical artists are listed with the featured art making activity for each date: September 17: Talavera Pottery-Style Clay Crafts // sculpt decorative pieces with air dry clay! Musical artists: René Ibáñez & Cubano Groove (Latin Jazz) September 24: Artist Spotlight: David Amoroso -- Papel Amate Inspired Painting // paint vibrant scenes of flora + fauna on natural paper. Musical artists: Punto i Aparte (Salsa Merengue) October 1: Artist Spotlight: Michelle Espinoza -- Corn Husk Flowers // craft flowers out of corn husks. Musical artists: Orquesta Manplesa (Salsa) October 8: Artist Spotlight: Jaqui Falkenheim -- Little Houses on Caminito Street // color and collage houses inspired by Caminito Street in La Boca, Buenos Aires! Musical artists: Monte Cimarrón (Cuban Son/Salsa) October 15: Mini-Nicho Shadow Boxes // create a personal little shrine with colorful embellishments! Musical artists: Son Cubano Subterráneo (Cuban Son) Free to attend. No experience required. All supplies are provided. Location: Held on the "central green" at Metropolitan Park

Thursday, 17, 17.00 - Thursday, 17, 19.00 Arlington, VA 0.00

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