Old Jail to host Family Festival

Families are invited to experience the sounds, flavors, crafts, and games of Dia de los Muertos, a popular Mexican holiday where family and friends gather to pray for and remember deceased loved ones, at the Old Jail Art Center’s free family festival this Saturday, Nov. 3, from noon to 3:00 p.m. 

“Bring the whole family and celebrate el Dia de los Muertos,” said OJAC education coordinator Molly Merck. “Explore this colorful, cultural tradition that honors and remembers centuries of ancestors as well as the recently departed.”

Ballet Folkloria will perform dances. Crafts, games, food, and music will be featured during the afternoon at the local art museum.

“Student artwork from Region 14 will be on display in the Stasney Center for Education,” said Merck. “The family festival is free and open to the public.”

Those with questions can contact the OJAC education department at 325-762-2936.