Name: Day of the Dead – Make Your Own Altar (Kids Workshop)
Start: 2025-10-25T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-25T15:30:00-05:00
Location: Hotel Contessa

$Day of the Dead \u2013 Make Your Own Altar (Kids Workshop)$

Fun for kids! Create marigolds, papel picado & mini pan de muerto at Hotel Contessa’s Day of the Dead workshop.
About this Event
🌼 Day of the Dead – Make Your Own Altar (Kids Workshop) 🌼

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Hotel Contessa - River Level Atrium | 2:00–3:30 PM

Introduce your child to the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos in a fun, hands-on workshop designed just for kids (ages 12 & under). Guided by our instructor and local artist, Mary Carmen Sessions, participants will create meaningful altar elements while learning about their cultural significance.

🎨 Workshop Activities

Craft marigolds (flor de cempasúchil) from tissue paper
Design colorful papel picado
Shape & paint a mini pan de muerto from modeling clay
Learn the meaning behind each element and its place in the Day of the Dead tradition

🎟 Tickets

$25 per child (ages 12 & under only)
Includes workshop materials, a drink, and snacks (chips & cookie)
Max capacity: 12 children – spots are very limited!FAQs

Who can participate?This workshop is for kids ages 12 & under only. Parents are welcome to stay and observe but the activities are for children.

How many spots are available?We’re keeping this intimate and hands-on — only 12 children can attend the workshop. Tickets will sell quickly!

What’s included in the ticket price?Each $25 ticket includes:

All workshop supplies (craft materials, modeling clay, paints)
One drink (soda, juice, or water)
Snacks (chips & a cookie)

Do parents need a ticket?No, parents/guardians do not need a ticket. Only children participating in the workshop require tickets.

When should we arrive?Check-in begins 15 minutes before the workshop at Hotel Contessa Atrium (Take the Elevator down to River level R). We recommend arriving a little early to get settled.

What is the refund policy?All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.