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Día de los Muertos: Ofrenda Walking Tour for Adults
2026-10-28 14:00:00 2026-10-28 14:30:00 America/Chicago Día de los Muertos: Ofrenda Walking Tour for Adults Highland Park Public Library -

Wednesday, October 28
2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Join us for a walk from the library to Memorial Park to explore the ofrenda (a traditional altar honoring loved ones who have died).

Learn about the meaning and symbols of this Mexican tradition that celebrates life, memory, and connection.

The walk and ofrenda visit will last 30 minutes. 

This tour is part of Highland Park’s DDM Week.

Meet at the benches beside the library’s main entrance on Laurel Avenue. 

Memorial Park is located at 405 Laurel Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

See map here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/48rien2DYtQPKx119

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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