Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is presenting several events to celebrate Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Read on to learn about each one, and to register, when required.
Learn about more Day of the Dead celebrations in the Charlotte area!
Día de Muertos Events
Free Movie Screening: Book of Life
Saturday, October 17, 2026
1 to 4 p.m.
ImaginOn
300 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Free
Enjoy this colorful animated adventure celebrating love, family, courage, and Mexican traditions. Rated PG, 95 min. | In Spanish with English subtitles. Presented by Cine Casual in partnership with ImaginOn.
Día de los Muertos Family Storytime
Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:30 to 11 a.m.
South Boulevard Library
4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Free
Celebrate family, memory, and tradition during a special Día de los Muertos Family Storytime!
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. This special storytime will feature stories and activities inspired by Día de los Muertos, offering young children and their families a ways to explore family, remembrance, and tradition together.
Día de los Muertos: Noche de Recuerdo | Night of Remembering
Thursday, October 29, 2026
6 to 7:30 p.m.
South Boulevard Library
4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Free
Teens and adults
Día de los Muertos offers an opportunity to honor the lives and keep alive the stories of those who continue to hold a special place in our hearts.
During this community gathering, participants will have opportunities to remember loved ones, share memories, and reflect in a welcoming environment alongside others.
Day of the Dead Celebration
Monday, November 2, 2026
4 p.m.
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
Celebrate and learn about Day of the Dead through various activities and crafts.
Día de los Muertos: Ahora presentamos Coco en español | Now Showing: Coco in Spanish
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
South Boulevard Library
4429 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Free
Gather the whole family and join us at South Boulevard Library for Disney-Pixar’s Coco, a heartwarming story about family, traditions, dreams, and the power of keeping the memories of those we love alive.
As the closing program in this special Día de los Muertos series, this experience will bring together film, creativity, food, and remembrance in a celebration for the whole family.
Coco Screening
Enjoy the movie in Spanish. Coco is rated PG.
Craft Station
Children can enjoy hands-on, creative activities during the movie.
Community Altar
Help honor and remember our loved ones by adding a photo, memento, or message to our community altar.
Flavors of Día de los Muertos
Enjoy a selection of traditional Día de los Muertos foods and beverages, such as champurrado and pan dulce, provided by the library.
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Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library (formerly Beatties Ford Regional Library)
2412 Beatties Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC
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