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Sacred Society

Día de losMuertos

Community celebrationSeasonal classes

October 1st
to November 2nd

Del primero de octubre
al dos de noviembre

Between worlds, we gather in light.

atSacred Society

Entre mundos, nos reunimos en la luz.

This October, Sacred Society becomes a home for Día de los Muertos, a tradition that honors life, memory, and community. Our space will be transformed with marigolds, candles, papel picado, and a community ofrenda.

Sunday, November 1 · 11 AM–1 PM

Día de los Muertos Celebration

A free midday gathering to honor the people we love who have passed. Write a letter to a loved one for the community ofrenda, make a Catrina flower crown, and share tamales, pan de muerto, and traditional drinks. Bring a photo, a flower, or a story. The celebration closes with an hour of live mariachi.

Schedule

  1. Doors open
  2. Remembrance ceremony at the ofrenda
  3. Live mariachi
  4. Closing ceremony at the altar

Activities

Free
  • Letters to loved ones, with notecards and pens at the remembrance table
  • The coloring table for all ages, with sugar skull keychains and alebrije pages

For purchase

  • Catrina flower crown makingA young guest wearing a Catrina flower crown of orange roses and monarch butterflies
  • Tarot readings at a quiet table away from the music
  • Handmade Mexican jewelry from the Sacred Society line
  • Tamales, pan de muerto, and traditional drinks

To drink

Served only at the celebration on November 1.

  • Café de ollaCoffee with piloncillo and cinnamon
  • ChampurradoMexican chocolate, masa, piloncillo, and cinnamon

Free entry · 3410 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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October 3 to November 2

Seasonal Classes & Workshops

Throughout the season, our practitioners offer classes and workshops in the spirit of Día de los Muertos.

All season · Free

The community ofrenda

A woman reaches toward the community ofrenda, decorated with framed photos of loved ones, handwritten notes, candles, sugar skulls, and an arch of marigolds

A quiet place for reflection in the studio, shared by the whole community. Stop by any time we're open to add a photo, a flower, or a letter for someone you love.

No printed photo? Send it to us here and we'll print it for the ofrenda.

October 6 to November 2

Seasonal Drinks

Mexican ponche and cucumber lime agua fresca join our specialty lattes for the season.

  • Mexican poncheHot or cold, with hibiscus, tamarind, ginger, cinnamon, and fruit
  • Cucumber lime agua frescaCucumber, lime, and mint, with a chamoy and Tajín rim
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An ancient tradition, a living celebration

  • Rooted in Indigenous Mexican practices of the Purépecha, Aztec, Maya tribes.
  • Honors the lives of those who have passed, embracing death as part of the human journey.
  • Families gather to tell stories, share food, and strengthen the bond between generations.
  • A living tradition that reminds us love endures, and memory keeps our ancestors present.

Elements of the Tradition

  • Marigolds (Cempasúchil)

    Known as the “flower of the dead,” their vibrant color and scent are believed to guide loved ones back home. Families often line pathways and decorate altars with them.

  • Ofrendas (Altars)

    Built with photos, candles, food, and favorite belongings, ofrendas are the heart of the celebration, welcoming ancestors and keeping their memory alive within the family.

  • Family Gatherings

    Loved ones come together to share stories, cook traditional foods, decorate, and visit cemeteries. It is a time to laugh, sing, and remember.

  • Sugar Skulls & Pan de Muerto

    Joyful symbols placed on altars and shared among family, reminding us that remembrance is both sweet and sustaining.

Join us

Between worlds, we gather in light.

3410 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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