Day of the Dead

WHEN

November 1
5:30-8:30pm

WHERE

Wausau Botanic Gardens

Things to see and do

$5 per person, tickets must be purchased at the door (cash, check and card accepted). Come in costume for a discount! $1 per person if in (appropriate – not Halloween) costume! Traditional Day of the Dead costumes include face painting to resemble skulls, fancy floral dresses, fancy suits, and floral accessories.

Contribute to a collaborative mural of an Alebrijes, paint sugar skulls, cut papel picado, and more.

Bring a photo of a passed loved one to add to the ofrenda.

  • Celebrate Día De Los Muertos during Blossom of Lights! No timed tickets required, activities for all ages included!

  • Head right to the Day of the Dead celebration or walk through the lights first!

  • $5 per person, tickets only sold in person at the gate (cash, check or card accepted). $1 per person if attending in appropriate costume.

  • $1 per person at the gate if in appropriate (not Halloween) costume! Traditional Day of the Dead costumes include face painting to resemble skulls, fancy floral dresses, fancy suits, and floral accessories. Tickets purchased ahead of time online are not eligible for refunds for wearing a costume.
  • Live Mariachi music!
  • Contribute to a collaborative mural of an Alebrijes, paint sugar skulls, cut papel picado, and more. Bring a photo of a passed loved one to add to the ofrenda.
  • Sample traditionally served conchas, and food will be available for purchase from local Mexican restaurants!

  • Costume judging held at 7pm – must be present to participate!

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