Next date: Sunday, November 01, 2026 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, games, and folklórico and mariachi performances, this event celebrates the traditions and heritage of Día de los Muertos.
Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda, altar. Artist David Amoroso will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate!
The museum will also be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions.
Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display.
No registration required. Event is free to attend!
Museum of Contemporary Arts Arlington, 3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201, View Map
3550 Wilson Blvd , Arlington, VA 22201
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The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit contemporary visual arts center, was established in 1974 and has been housed since 1976 in a historic school building. Their facility includes nine exhibition galleries, working studios for twelve artists, and three classrooms. At 17,000 square feet, the museum is one of the largest non-federal venues for contemporary art in the Washington metropolitan area.
Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development, delivers public activities and programs as Arlington Arts. Our mission is to create, support, and promote the arts, connecting artists and community to reflect the diversity of Arlington.