El Dia de los Muertos at Cheekwood

Nashville, TN · Holiday

When: October 31 – November 1, 2026
Where: Cheekwood Estate & Gardens · Nashville · TN
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

Cheekwood's El Dia de los Muertos festival fills the botanical garden's grounds with an ofrenda, traditional music and dance, art activities, and Mexican and Latin American food. Now in its 25th year, it is the largest Day of the Dead celebration in the region. The two-day event is included with regular Cheekwood admission.

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