Cheyenne Botanic Gardens celebrates Día de los Muertos

Published on October 29, 2025

The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is again observing Día de los Muertos with hundreds of flowers and a variety of programs.

The Gardens’ celebration continues through Nov. 1 during open hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Día de los Muertos is traditionally a two-day celebration of the lives of loved ones who have passed. It began in Mexico and has spread across Latin America and beyond. During these two days, it is believed that a passage between the real world and spirit world opens, allowing deceased loved ones to visit living relatives. This holiday offers a unique and colorful perspective on death that turns a sad fact of life into something beautiful. The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens collaborates with the Laramie County Public Library and the Wyoming State Museum to host community celebrations to share the significance of the Día de los Muertos. Everyone is welcome to enjoy these events and learn about the rich traditions they come from. Attendees may take a self-guided tour and add a butterfly to the memorial wall to remember a loved one who has passed any time during the open hours of the event.

Special events this week include:

Community Ofrendas: Community members may bring copies of pictures of their deceased loved one to add to the Gardens’ community ofrendas through Friday, Oct. 31. Other offers may also be brought but may not be returned.

La Calaveras Stick Workshop: Artist Dave Gutierrez and his assistant have volunteered to teach an adult (15 & up) craft workshop on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. The workshop will allow 12 participants to costume one stick puppet as individual characters based on three models: a Greek tragedy/comedy skeleton, a Mexican female dancer, or a Mexican male vaquero. All materials will be provided. Registration is limited and available at www.botanic.org.

Día de los Muertos 2025 Celebration: The Gardens’ annual Día de los Muertos celebration will be Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A number of cultural activities are scheduled, including kids’ activities and food trucks. A list of events is available at www.botanic.org.

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Additional community events will take place on Nov. 1 at the Wyoming State Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the Laramie County Library from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To learn more about the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and to find registration links for events, visit www.botanic.org.