Day of the Dead Family Celebration
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Day of the Dead Family Celebration

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📍The Green-Wood Cemetery · 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Get directions ↗
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, Photo Credits: Maike Shulz Discover the rich history and traditions associated with the holiday Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) through family-friendly crafts, performances, music, and hands-on activities. Celebrated throughout Latin America from October 31st to November 2nd, this holiday is a time for family and friends to commemorate departed loved ones through altars, music, food, and dance. Please consider a $10 donation to Green-Wood when registering. Your donation will help ensure that we can continue to provide engaging family programs at little or no cost to the public. Price: Free. Registration recommended to receive updates about the event. Walk-ins are welcome. Get Tickets In-Person Event (see details below) Price: Free. Registration recommended to receive updates about the event. Before Registering, Please Note: Where to go: The event takes place at the Main Entrance Meadow (Fifth Avenue and 25th Street) and near the Historic Chapel, located just a short distance from the Main Entrance. No paper or e-tickets will be necessary. Attendees will not be checked in; registration is to gauge attendance. For Your Comfort and Safety: The 5-minute walk to the Historic Chapel includes uneven terrain and stairs. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. A vehicle will be available to transport those who need assistance getting to the site. Feeling Sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the event and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start time. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders. Checking in: Please note that registration for this event is recommended but not required. Names will not be checked. Event Concessions: Food and drinks will be available for purchase only. Event Activities: This event will feature activities and crafts as well as performances. Activities and crafts will run until supplies run out or until performances start, whichever comes first. Celebración familiar del Día de Muertos lunes, 2 de noviembre de 2026 16:00 – 19:00 Descubra la historia y tradiciones ricas asociadas con la festividad del Día de Muertos a través de artesanías, espectáculos, música, actividades y comida para toda la familia. Celebrada en toda América Latina del 31 de octubre al 2 de noviembre, esta festividad es un momento para que familiares y amigos conmemoren a sus seres queridos fallecidos a través de oraciones, altares, música y danza. Precio: Gratis. Se recomienda registrarse para recibir actualizaciones sobre el evento. Las personas sin cita previa son bienvenidas. Por favor, considere una donación de $10 a Green-Wood al registrarse. Su donación ayudará a garantizar que podamos continuar brindando atractivos programas familiares a bajo costo o sin costo alguno para el público. ANTES DE REGISTRARSE, TENGA EN CUENTA: Dónde ir: El evento se lleva a cabo cerca de la Capilla Histórica, ubicada a poca distancia de la Entrada Principal en la Quinta Avenida y la Calle 25 (Calle 25, 500). Para su seguridad: Partes de este evento se desarrollarán sobre terreno con césped y colinas. Se recomienda encarecidamente a los asistentes usar calzado adecuado. Más información sobre seguridad: Siga TODAS las instrucciones y recomendaciones del personal y los embajadores del Cementerio. Política sobre mal tiempo: Monitoreamos el clima durante todo el día para optimizar las posibilidades de continuar con el evento y no tomaremos una decisión final hasta al menos 3 horas antes de la hora de inicio. Las cancelaciones se anunciarán mediante correos electrónicos masivos de Eventbrite, así que revise su correo electrónico y carpeta de correo no deseado. Registro: Tenga en cuenta que se recomienda registrarse para este evento, pero no es obligatorio. No se verificarán los nombres. Concesiones del evento: Solo se podrán comprar comida y bebida. Actividades del evento: Este evento incluirá actividades, manualidades y presentaciones. Las actividades y manualidades estarán disponibles hasta agotar existencias o hasta que comiencen las presentaciones, lo que ocurra primero.

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, While we love the spirit of the Halloween season, Green-Wood remains an active cemetery. Out of respect for the grounds, masks and costumes are not permitted and guests wearing them will not be admitted on the tour. The dead don’t keep visiting hours, but we do! Join us after dark for a walk through Green-Wood’s history, legends, and secrets. And before you depart, step inside the Catacombs, a space that is normally locked to the public. Price: $30/24 for Members Get Tickets Walking Tour (see details below) BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET, PLEASE NOTE: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. This tour takes place in the dark. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. Attendees must follow all instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and volunteers. Feeling sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. Attendees assume all risk of injury, harm, or death, and agree to release, indemnify, defend, and forever discharge Green-Wood from all liability, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and causes of action. By registering for this tour, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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, While we love the spirit of the Halloween season, Green-Wood remains an active cemetery. Out of respect for the grounds, masks and costumes are not permitted and guests wearing them will not be admitted on the tour. The dead don’t keep visiting hours, but we do! Join us after dark for a walk through Green-Wood’s history, legends, and secrets. And before you depart, step inside the Catacombs, a space that is normally locked to the public. Price: $30/24 for Members Get Tickets Walking Tour (see details below) BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET, PLEASE NOTE: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain which may be difficult to navigate. This tour is not ADA compliant and is not recommended for children under the age of 10. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear. This tour takes place in the dark. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. Attendees must follow all instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and volunteers. Feeling sick? Stay home if you are feeling sick or running a fever. Attendees assume all risk of injury, harm, or death, and agree to release, indemnify, defend, and forever discharge Green-Wood from all liability, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses, and causes of action. By registering for this tour, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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, Credit: Green-Wood Staff Murders, shipwrecks, plane crashes, gangsters: Do we have your attention yet? This nail-biting trolley tour delves deep into some of the finest true crime and disaster stories that Green-Wood has to offer. You will learn about the mysterious death of famed mentalist Washington Irving Bishop (who was allegedly killed by autopsy), discover the headline-grabbing murder of notorious mob boss Umberto “Albert” Anastasia, hear the salacious tale of the Hall-Mills Murders, and much more. Price: $30/$24 for members. Get Tickets Trolley Tour (see details below) Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available. Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note: Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, please contact us at least one week in advance. A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date. Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders. Not a Member? Click here for all of our membership levels and information. Already a Member? Click the gray tickets button to activate the Eventbrite pop-up, then click Enter promo code. Type in your ID number and apply your discount. Questions? Don’t know your Member ID number? Not sure which ticket or membership type to order? Call 718-210-3080 or email contactus@green-wood.com with any questions. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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