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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
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Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display.
No registration required. Event is free to attend!
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
Small Business networking event hosted by The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, in collaboration with the Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association, the Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association, the National Association of Minority Contractors (DMV), and the American Subcontractors Association of Metro Washington, invite you to an exciting evening of networking!
Join us to connect with some of the largest builders in the region and explore valuable opportunities for small minority, Hispanic, and immigrant-owned construction firms based in DC.
