Call For Ofrendas!
We invite our community to create their own ofrenda at home and share it with us for display during our Día de los Muertos Exhibit. Ofrendas are a beautiful way to honor and celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have passed, and we would love to showcase your family’s traditions and memories.
Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
- Ages 12 and under
- Ages 13 and over
- Best Overall Ofrenda
Did you know...
At the heart of Día de los Muertos are ofrendas —beautiful altars created to honor and welcome the spirits of loved ones who have passed away. Each ofrenda is carefully decorated with meaningful items that guide and celebrate the returning souls.
- Photos & Mementos: Remind us of the loved one we are honoring.
- Marigolds ( cempasúchil ): Their bright petals and scent help guide spirits back home.
- Candles: Light the way for their journey.
- Food & Pan de Muerto: Offer nourishment to the visiting souls.
- Sugar Skulls & Decor: Celebrate the joy of life and the cycle of death.
- Water & Salt: Represent purity and the essentials of life.
An ofrenda is not a place of mourning but of celebration —a joyful reminder that love lives on through memory, tradition, and family. By building or visiting ofrendas, we keep our ancestors close and ensure their stories continue to inspire future generations.