Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which participants remember and pray for their friends and family members who have passed away. The holiday features altars to loved ones and brightly painted sugar skulls.
Read on to learn about Day of the Dead celebrations, festivals and workshops throughout Charlotte where you can learn about and celebrate Día de Muertos. Make sure to click on each for the details.
In addition to the events, which we list below, stop by Pura Vida Worldly Art, at 3202a N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. The shop displays an ofrenda year round, which you can contribute to, with a picture or memento of a loved one who has passed away. You can also also purchase papel picado (the chiseled paper that’s used for the traditional decoration) as well as copal and charcoal to burn at home, which is a Mexican tradition. The store also caries beautiful handmade Day of the Dead folk art, earrings and other items. Read our interview with Teresa Hernandez, the owner of Pura Vida Worldly Art.
Day of the Dead Celebrations in Charlotte
Sharon Memorial Park
Dia de los Muertos at Sharon Memorial Park
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1 to 3 p.m.
Sharon Memorial Park
5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
Kids and families are invited to celebrate the lives of their loved ones at this Day of the Dead event. There will be snacks, drinks, crafts, prizes and fun.
Camp North End
Day of the Dead Celebration at Camp North End
Saturday, November 1, 2025
12 to 8 p.m.
Camp North End
200 Camp Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
This is a very large, family-friendly celebration. It includes an altar exhibition, Catrina parade, story readings, traditional music and dancing, skull decorating, bilingual performance for kids, and much more.
Día de los Muertos Market at Arts+
Día de los Muertos Market at Arts+
Saturday, November 1, 2025
12 to 4 p.m.
Arts+
2304 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC
Free
Music, shopping, art and food.
Drop Dead 5K
Drop Dead 5K
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9 a.m.
Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery
700 W 6th Street, Charlotte, NC
Price varies for race, depending on when you sign up (use CLTCHEAP25 for a 25% discount)
The run will take place within the 70 acres of the historic cemeteries. You’ll run past the final resting places of many familiar Charlotte names, including Belk, Ivey, Morrison and Tate. Proceeds support repairs at the cemetery.
There’s also a free fun run for kids and free cemetery tours.
Immersive Día de Los Muertos Experience
Immersive Día de Los Muertos Experience
Sunday, November 2, 2025
12 to 6 p.m.
8801 E W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Free
The Comunidad and Red Calaca Studio are presenting an immersive experience including art, storytelling, film, and more. There will also be 20+ vendors on site and a Catrina contest at 3 p.m.
More Day of the Dead events in Charlotte
We’re adding to this list all the time, so please keep checking back.
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