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Dia De Los Muertos Austin: Parades, Altars & Events

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October 26, 2025

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Dia De Los Muertos Austin: Parades, Altars & Events

Last Updated On – 25th October, 2025

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Dia de Los Muertos Austin is one of the most anticipated cultural events, deeply rooted in the city’s strong Mexican and Latin communities and embraced by its diverse, multicultural spirit.

In fact, Austin is home to one of the largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos celebrations in Texas, the Viva La Vida Festival, a lively expression of art, music, and remembrance that brings the community together in a way few other events can.

Across the city, you’ll also find parades filled with elaborate costumes, altars glowing with marigolds, and performances that pay homage to life’s enduring connections.

If you’re ready to experience Austin at its most colorful and heartfelt, here are the best Dia de los Muertos Austin events that bring tradition, creativity, and community pride to life.

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Parades & Large Celebrations — Día de los Muertos Austin

CANCELED: Viva La Vida Festival and Parade

Dia de los Muertos Austin - Viva La Vida Festival and Parade

Image credit: Mexic-Arte Museum kids

Immerse yourself in culture as the Mexic-Arte Museum presents the 42nd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade, Austin’s largest and longest-running celebration of Día de los Muertos!

Spend the afternoon enjoying the incredible festival activities, which run until 6 pm. Explore the Education Pavilion with hands-on art activities and live artist demonstrations, discover unique retail from local vendors, check out a cool low-rider exhibition, and indulge in traditional foods while enjoying nonstop live performances!

Where: Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
When: October 25, 2025 | 12 pm – 6 pm
How Much: Free

Día de los Muertos at Waterloo Park

Image credit: Waterloo Greenway

For two days, Waterloo Greenway will transform the Moody Amphitheater into a stunning ofrenda, a community altar glowing with photos, flowers, and cherished mementos contributed by visitors.

The event will also feature vibrant performances of music and dance that capture the soul of the holiday, while an artisan marketplace showcases local creatives and their handcrafted treasures. Families can join in the fun with hands-on activities, from colorful crafts to festive face painting.

Where: Moody Amphitheater, Waterloo Park, 500 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
When: November 1, 2025 | 6 pm
How Much: Free

Día de los Muertos Festival and Parade at Centennial Plaza (Round Rock)

Image credit: Round Rock Ballet Folklorico

Hosted by Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, in partnership with the Williamson County Hispanic Heritage Committee, the City of Round Rock, and Univision, this annual tradition returns for its 12th year on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from noon to 9 p.m.

The day kicks off with a lively procession honoring ancestors, paying tribute to the ancient Mesoamerican roots of Día de los Muertos. Afterward, you can explore a festival filled with art, craft, and food vendors, offering everything from traditional treats to unique handmade goods.

Families and friends are encouraged to join in the fun with themed costumes, so don your best Calaca, Frida, Selena, or Prince-inspired look and take part in the vibrant celebration.

Where: Centennial Plaza, 301 W Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664
When: November 1, 2025 | 12 pm – 9 pm
How Much: Free

Family & Hands-On Workshops — Día de los Muertos Austin

Día de los Huesos

Head to the Texas Science & Natural History Museum for Día de los Huesos, the “Day of the Bones.” This unique event blends science and culture in a playful, educational celebration that’s perfect for guests of all ages.

You and the kids can uncover the secrets of animal skeletons and skulls, color your own paper dinosaur skulls, and even make butterfly crafts to contribute to a special museum art installation. For those curious about nature’s tiniest wonders, microscopes will be available to explore the delicate details of butterfly wings.

Kids can also take part in a scavenger hunt, enjoy vibrant face painting on the back patio, and soak in a festive performance by Texas Folklórico at 2 p.m.

Where: Texas Science and Natural History Museum, 2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712
When: November 2, 2025 | 1 pm – 5 pm
How Much: Free – $10

Día de los Muertos Celebrations at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Image credit: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Expect vibrant Day of the Dead altars, interactive art installations, and hands-on activities at the Dia de los Muertos Celebrations at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. You can even contribute to the collective outdoor ofrenda, a growing altar adorned with photos and notes from the community.

Aside from that, the festivities include live performances from local Austin talent such as Gary Hobbs, Marca Especial, The Tiarras, Nova Band, and Danza Azteca Guadalupana.

You and the kids can also enjoy free face painting, sugar skull decorating workshops, and a MexAmeriCon showcase featuring artist panels, games, and pop culture inspired by Latino storytelling traditions.

Last but not least, there will be an artisan vendor market, piñata-inspired art installations by Las Piñatas/Latinos in Architecture, and a community resource fair supporting local nonprofits.

Where: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St, Austin, TX 78701
When: November 1, 2025 | 2 pm – 6 pm
How Much: Free

Dia De Los Muertos Loteria Train

All aboard for one of the most unique Día de los Muertos Austin experiences, the Día de los Muertos Lotería Train!

Hosted in beautifully restored vintage lounge cars, the event celebrates this 3,000-year-old tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed with a joyful twist. Guests will enjoy five rounds of Lotería, Mexico’s beloved bingo-style game, with exciting prizes for every winner and a chance to score the grand prize, a $300 gift card toward any future train ride!

Between rounds, you can sip on classic margaritas available from the Cedar Park concession car and mingle with fellow riders as the train rolls through the evening. Don your best Calavera-inspired outfit for the costume contest in each car. There are prizes for those who bring the most festive flair!

Where: Austin Steam Train Association Museum, 401 E Whitestone Blvd C-100, Cedar Park, TX 78613
When: November 1, 2025 | 6 pm – 10 pm
How Much: $50 – $65

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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.

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Will the rest of Austin allergies seasons be as bad as cedar this year?

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March 4, 2026

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Will the rest of Austin allergies seasons be as bad as cedar this year?

Austin had a particularly itchy and drippy cedar fever season to start the year. Many winter days, from late December into February, had high or very high ashe juniper (aka cedar) pollen counts.

Central Texas has a year-round allergy season with mold popping up at any time. For the more traditional spring and fall allergy seasons, forecasters at AccuWeather are predicting some of the allergens across the country will be worse this year than average.

Texas, though, is a different story.

For grass allergies, which happen now through September, AccuWeather estimates Austin will have an average season. However, just west of the Interstate 35 corridor in the Hill Country to almost El Paso, that season is expected to be worse than normal.

“Texas may experience above-average grass pollen for a few weeks,” AccuWeather’s allergy report said, “though the season could be shorter-lived compared to northern areas.”

It all depends on the weather

How much rain we get in the next six months and the perennial Texas heat will all affect the growing season for grasses and weeds, as well as the amount of pollen trees produce. The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmers Almanac are both predicting a wetter and warmer spring.

Rain helps plants grow, which can increase pollen production over time. However, rainfall during allergy season can also bring temporary relief by washing pollen out of the air. That’s what we’re expecting this weekend, with our first meaningful rain chance in nearly three weeks. Tree and weed pollen levels might briefly drop, but mold could spike because it thrives in damp, humid weather.

If spring continues with excessive heat like we saw in February, it could limit the growth of some plants and trees. Extreme heat can reduce how much they grow, and how much pollen they produce. On the other hand, if we get a healthy balance of rain and only slightly above-normal temperatures — not extreme heat — pollen counts could climb. That’s especially true as we head into April, typically our windiest month of the year, which helps spread pollen more easily.

How can you treat allergies in Austin?

If you are feeling the effects of allergies, here are some things you can do to lessen them:

Start taking allergy medication at least two weeks before your allergen’s season is supposed to start. Keep taking your allergy medication throughout your allergen’s season, even on low-pollen days.
Vary your allergy medication. You can take a nasal spray, an eye drop and an oral antihistamine at the same time to treat the different symptoms. If one kind of allergy medication isn’t working, consult your doctor about whether you should add a second one or switch out the medication.
Take a shower before going to bed.
Take off outside clothes or shoes when you get into the house.
Do a daily nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
Consider seeing an allergist to get drops or shots to lessen your reaction to the allergen.

Consider these household tips to improve your chances of keeping allergens away:

Change the filters in your house regularly during cedar fever season.
Vacuum and sweep regularly.
Change your sheets, especially your pillow regularly.
Keep doors and windows closed.
Clean out the vents in your home.
Have your home tested for indoor allergens such as mold.
Wash and brush the animals in your house to lessen the amount of allergens in the air.
Wear a mask outside or inside while you are trying to lessen the pollen or mold indoors.

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Texas Primary: Breakdown of Texas races

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March 4, 2026

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Democrats tried to stop a mid-decade redistricting effort, but were unsuccessful. Now, we are starting to see some of the candidates emerging in those newly drawn districts. FOX 7 Austin’s Rudy Koski gives a full breakdown.

Posted March 3, 2026 10:32pm CST

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Remembering Jorge Pederson: Minnesota MMA fighter killed in Austin, Texas, shooting

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March 3, 2026

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Remembering Jorge Pederson: Minnesota MMA fighter killed in Austin, Texas, shooting

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – A shooting on West Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning, killed three people and injured more than a dozen others, according to the Austin Police Department. APD confirmed one of the victims was 30-year-old Jorge Pederson, a Minnesota man who worked as an MMA fighter for the Med City Fighting Championships.

“You meet tons of fighters and there are people that stand above the rest that you find you enjoy or find the most amusing,” MCFC Co-Owner Matthew Vogt said. “He was definitely one of them.”

According to Vogt, Pederson was also the owner of a Minnesota business called Metro Movers. Vogt said the MMA competitor touched everyone’s hearts since his first day of fighting professionally in Rochester.

“As soon as we met him when it was the weighing time, we just loved the guy already because he had a great mission or spirit about him,” Vogt said. “He was a funny guy and great fighter.”

Vogt told KTTC when he first saw the news that Pederson was killed, he could not believe what he saw.

“I was looking, like, ‘Wait a minute. Is this one of his shenanigans or did something actually happen there?’” Vogt said, recalling the moment he saw a social media post regarding the shooting in Austin. “I confirmed with a few people and I’m just like, sometimes, some things happen that you don’t even like, you don’t even know how to respond to it because it’s just so out of left field that you don’t immediately have a response to it.”

MCFC confirmed there is an online fundraiser dedicated to supporting Pederson’s family. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than $10,000 has been raised.

“He was someone that always could make anybody laugh,” Vogt said. “Support his family through the fundraiser and take a look at his Instagram especially to see how funny he was.”

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