(Berkeley, CA) November 2, 2008—
Children ages 0-6 join us for a commemoration of life and spirit as we celebrate the traditional Mexican holiday, El Diá De Los Muertos, on Sunday, November 2 from 9:30 – 4:30 pm. This celebration is a time for family and friends to gather and honor their ancestors and loved ones. Children can create paper marigolds, the flower of the holiday, in our Art Studio. From 10:00 – 12:00 pm, Enrique Martinez will teach the art of papel picado, colorful banners cut in intricate patterns. Families can decorate delicious and festive sugar skulls from 10:30 – 11:30 am, and savor Mexican treats and horchata donated by Cancún Taqueria at 3:00 pm. Enjoy learning the history and culture surrounding this holiday with Day of the Dead story-telling from 11:00- 12:00 pm.  This FREE admission day is generously sponsored by Mechanics Bank. 

About Habitot:
Habitot Children's Museum is the East Bay's award-winning hands-on discovery museum for young children, recently voted "Best Museum for Little Kids" in the San Francisco Bay Area by Nickelodeon's 2008 ParentsConnect.com's Parents' Pick Awards.

Through early childhood learning, parenting education, and community outreach, Habitot helps parents and caregivers raise curious, creative, and confident children. More than 750,000 people have enjoyed Habitot's interactive exhibits, art programs and classes since the museum's opening in 1998. Habitot ensures its accessibility for all Bay Area families with its Family and Community Partnerships Program, which brings more than 10,000 low-income and at-risk children into the museum every year through scholarships, subsidized memberships and free admissions days.

For more information about Habitot's events and free days, please visit http://www.habitot.org