CVHM's Día De Los Muertos Celebration & Fundraiser is a cherished tradition that honors the memory of our loved ones and brings together art, culture, and community in a powerful and joyful way, under the stars on our beautiful museum grounds.
Each year, our event welcomes more than 325 guests to enjoy an evening of festivities that includes a delicious Mexican dinner, live entertainment and mariachis, tequila tasting, traditional ofrendas, art exhibitions, face painting, silent & live auctions, costume contest, and more!
This annual event ensures we can continue to preserve, interpret, and share the rich history of our valley for generations to come. The Coachella Valley History Museum is proud to celebrate the stories that shape our community.
Join us for the 14th Annual Día De Los Muertos Dinner Celebration & Fundraiser on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Coachella Valley History Museum in Indio, California.
Continue this cherished tradition as we gather to honor ancestors and loved ones through an evening of remembrance, community, culture, and celebration under the stars on our beautiful museum campus.
Experience a memorable night featuring:
• Festive Dinner
• Mariachis, Live Entertainment & Dancing
• Tequila Tasting
• Traditional Ofrendas
• Face Painting
• Art & Museum Exhibitions
• Silent Auction & Live Auction
• Opportunity Drawing
• Costume Contest
• And more!
Enjoy an unforgettable celebration that honors the rich traditions of Día De Los Muertos while bringing together family, friends, and community members.
Your attendance and support help the Coachella Valley History Museum continue its mission of preserving, sharing, and interpreting the rich history of the Coachella Valley for future generations.There are several ways to participate and make an impact:
• Event Sponsorships
• Commemorative Program Advertising
• Event Attendance
Join us in celebrating culture, history, and community while helping preserve our region's heritage for years to come.
Support one of the Coachella Valley’s most cherished cultural traditions while gaining meaningful visibility for your business or organization. As a sponsor of the 14th Annual Día De Los Muertos Dinner Celebration & Fundraiser, you help preserve local history, celebrate cultural heritage, and ensure that the Coachella Valley History Museum can continue serving our community for generations to come.
Be part of the 14th Annual Día de los Muertos Dinner Celebration & Fundraiser on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Coachella Valley History Museum in Indio. Showcase your business in our commemorative full-color printed program, shared with guests throughout an evening of cultural celebration, remembrance, and community connection. Support the museum while gaining meaningful visibility—your ad helps preserve history, fund educational programs, and keep this cherished tradition alive for future generations.
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About the role the character plays in Mexico’s Día De Los Muertos:
“La Catrina has become the referential image of death in Mexico. It is common to see her embodied as part of the celebrations of Day of the Dead throughout the country; she has become a motive for the creation of handcrafts made from clay or other materials, her representations may vary, as well as the hat.”
– J.G. Posada, artist & originator of La Catrina
By artist Kelsey Broersma, commissioned by and owned by Coachella Valley History Museum.
“La Catrina” began as a brainstorm of ideas and iconography related to the Day of theDead. I wanted the piece to embody the event, hence the incorporation of two popularsymbols: the skeleton lady, La Calavera Catrina, and marigolds. After creating thumbnailsketches and color concepts, I proceeded to taking reference photos. I dressed up asCatrina (complete with roses and a makeshift dress) and modeled for a series of photos. Myoriginal design metamorphosed over time, taking on the postural sensibilities of AlphonseMucha, an artist well known for his Art Nouveau style. The circular emblem behind Catrina’shead became a Mayan calendar, adding a layer of meaning to the celebration’s culturalhistory. The painting was rendered in gouache paint, an opaque watercolor medium.Catrina’s undead, yet glowing countenance is the product of persistent painting, study andpatience.”
- Kelsey Broersma, artist.
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The event truly has a life of its own, and we know it is because of all the wonderful people that make it happen. Our sponsors, guests, volunteers, staff, and vendors bring a level of energy that is rarely seen or felt. On behalf of our community, past, present, and future, we thank you for creating new memories and keeping the rich history of the Coachella Valley alive! The energy you all bring and share with each of us is magical!
Our Día de los Muertos celebration is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment helps us bring the community together to honor tradition, celebrate culture, and create a vibrant experience for visitors of all ages. We are grateful for their partnership in making this event possible.
Our 14th Annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration will be on Friday, November 6, 2026. Mark your calendar because it will be here before we know it!
