Pop-Up Craft: Sugar Skull Mask

Program Type:

Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

Age Group:

Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
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Event Details

Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a holiday celebrated predominantly in Central Mexico and observed in several Latin American cultures. This holiday spans three days starting on October 31st but is mainly celebrated from November 1st and 2nd. This holiday is a celebration of life and memories of loved ones passed. 

The most common holiday symbol seen in celebrating this holiday is the skull, which is usually worn as a mask, and sugar skulls. Today you will get to make your very own sugar skull mask and explore this rich cultural celebration! 

 

All supplies are provided while supplies last, first-come-first-serve basis. 

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Supplies 

  • 1 plain white paper plate
  • Markers or crayons
  • Scissors