From October 25 to November 2, 2025 Downtown Highland Park will celebrate memory, culture, and community, uniting residents, artists, and local businesses through shared creativity and purpose via Día de los Muertos! Everything kicks off on October 25 as they unveil the unbelievable Ofrenda (with altar celebration) at Memorial Park from 3-5 pm. It will be a community gathering with music, dancing, crafts and cultural traditions to lead into the week.
DDM Experience Passes are available for $35 in advance ($45 at the kick-off event at the Ofrenda) and include access to exclusive workshops, tastings, and VIP admission to the Catrina Fashion Show & Contest on November 2.
The program and full schedule of events are available HERE, showcasing all the exciting experiences attendees can enjoy. Experiences range from tequila tastings, to creating sugar skull ornaments, to bread making, writing letters to the departed, altar creation and smudging and so much more!!!



