Day of the Dead 2011 in Houston

Celebrate the lives of the loved ones you've lost on Day of the Dead at these Houston area locations. As always, if you know of a place that should be added here you can email me.

Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts -- MECA presents its annual Dia de los Muertos: Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Future on October 30 and October 31. Festivities feature food from the Americas, arts and crafts, and a Calavera Fashion Show. Music, dance, theater, and arts present a playfully mock death and reaffirmation of life. Located at 1900 Kane Street in Houston’s Old Sixth Ward, 77007.

Traders Village – Celebrate the Hispanic cultural celebration, Dia de los Muertos, on Sunday, October 23, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Traders Village. Plenty of live music, art, food, and kids’ activities. Festival is free to the public, but parking is $3. Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, 77041

Lawndale Art Center – This venue celebrates its 22nd Dia de los Muertos, a celebration of the music, art, and practices of Mexico. Lots of events tied to this celebration including an exhibition, Gala/Silent Auction, Musical Ofrenda, Papel Pacado Workshop, Sugar Skull Workshop, and the Family Day Fiesta (Saturday, November ). Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main Street, 77002.