9. Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood Cemetery is known for hosting some of the most spectacular Halloween events in NYC. This year, from October 31st through November 2nd, celebrate El Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) at the historic Green-Wood Cemetery. This holiday honors the departed through ofrendas (offerings) arranged on altars, music, dancing, and gatherings with family and friends.
A large-scale community altar by artist Scherezade Garcia will be installed in Green-Wood’s Historic Chapel. Visitors are encouraged to bring personal offerings to a community altar, including flowers, photographs, and notes, among other objects. Inspired by altars found throughout Mexico and the Mexican diaspora, Garcia’s altar will combine her own unique style with this centuries-old celebration of the departed.
