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Downtown Little Rock will see its fourth official Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) celebration hosted by the Central Arkansas Library System, Downtown Little Rock Partnership, Plaza Frida, and Mexican Consulate of Little Rock.
The event will feature authentic Mexican food, drinks, music, and traditional Day of the Dead customs and paraphernalia.
As is the hallmark of Day of the Dead celebrations, the event will feature a handmade, seven-layer-tall altar (ofrenda) to honor the souls of loved ones who have passed before us. The public is invited to bring photos of their loved ones and/or an altar offering in their loved one’s honor.
Sponsors: Central Arkansas Library System, Downtown Little Rock Partnership, Plaza Frida, and Mexican Consulate of Little Rock
La Familia: AARP Arkansas, Windgate Foundation, CALS Programming, CALS Roberts Library, CALS Used Book Sale
La Estrella: Arkansas Capital Corporation , TruService Community Federal Credit Union
El Compadre: First Security Bank, Hope Credit Union, Encore Bank, Fidel & Co. Coffee Roasters, First Community Bank
AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 | Preschoolers ages 3-5 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Kids ages 6-8 | Families | Babies & toddlers ages 0-2 | All ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | History & Genealogy | Games | Fun & Play | Food & Drink | Arts/Crafts |
TAGS: | RonRobinsonTheater | HispanicHeritageMonth | CALSCruiser |
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM
The Ron Robinson Theater is a 315-seat multi-purpose event venue. Part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus, it is designed to provide programs for all ages including films, music performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. The theater is equipped with a state-of-the-art DCI-compliant Barco digital cinema projection system and 32′ wide retractable screen; and, a versatile sound system capable of Dolby 5.1 surround audio for movies, with a CL3 digital mixing console with ample inputs for traditional music concerts.
