Sunnylands Center and Gardens Sunday will conclude its annual celebration of Coachella Valley Days of Los Muertos, which spotlights local artists and community groups.
Eight local organizations put up altars in the garden, which opened for the public to view from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, according to Sunnylands spokesman Ken Chavez. Shadow boxes were decorated and painted by artists recruited by Raices Cultura, a nonprofit organization.
Attendees were also able to engage with interactive family activities and take home their own arts and crafts kits, Chavez said.
On Friday, the altars and shadow boxes were lit and available for viewing until 9 p.m., he said. Attendees also had an opportunity, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., to participate in a free drop-in Dia De Los Muertos-themed arts and crafts workshop.
On Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Desert Oasis Healthcare’s mobile clinic offered free health screenings, influenza vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines and opportunities to speak to a primary health provider, Chavez said.
Additional information is available at sunnylands.org/event/coachella-valley-days-of-los-muertos-2023.