Dia de los Muertos, meaning "Day of the Dead" is a traditional hispanic holiday originating in Mexico. It is a celebration of life and death, and is meant to honor family and friends who are no longer with us. It is a day of fond memories, dazzling color and life-affirming joy. Emporia is home to the largest Day of the Dead celebration in Kansas, hosted by local non-profits Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow and Emporia Main Street.
Join us in beautiful downtown Emporia on Saturday, October 30th, to experience this fun, colorful festival. Events kick-off at 11 am with a parade down Commercial Street. The rest of the day will feature food trucks, vendors, music, dancing other activities for families to enjoy. Come celebrate life and loved ones while experiencing a unique cultural tradition.
Make it a weekend
After Saturday's festivities, stay a night and check out these other family-friendly things to do in and around Emporia.
Casa Ramos
Top off Dia de los Muertos with an authentic meal from Casa Ramos. Kid-friendly menu available.
707 Commercial St
Open 11am-10pm Saturdays and
11am-9pm Sundays
Disc Golf
Emporia is home to top-tier PDGA tournaments and has some of the best courses in the U.S.
Parks throughout Emporia
Open dawn to dusk daily
All Veterans Memorial
View a tank, helicopter, and Tablets of Honor display, next to the Cottonwood river bridge. A walking trail along the river connects the area to Peter Pan Park.
931 S Commercial St
Open dawn to dusk daily
The Sweet Granada Chocolate Cafe
Get your sugar fix with an assortment of truffles, fudge, macarons and chocolates. Definitely try the pop-choc.
803 Commercial St
Open 11am-4pm Sundays
David Traylor Zoo
See lemurs, prairie dogs, tamarins, a mountain lion and more with a small play area for kids. Admission is free.
75 Soden Road
Open 10am-4:30pm Sundays
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Visit the bison herd and one-room schoolhouse while learning about the Flint Hills on a self-guided walking tour.
2480B Hwy 177, Strong City, KS
Open 9am-4:30pm daily
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