Free Día del Niño Family Festival

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Free Día del Niño Family Festival.

When: Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11:00AM-3:00PM
Where: National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street 312-738-1503

The National Museum of Mexican Art is hosting the Annual Día del Niño Costume Caminata and Family Festival, a celebration children and the effort to keep them healthy and happy.

What is Día del Niño?

Día del Niño is an annual celebration that was created in Mexico in 1925 as a day to honor children. In Mexico, Día del Niño is celebrated on April 30^th when children spend the day playing games, having fun, and eating their favorite foods.

Family Festival

This year, we are thrilled to bring the celebration back to the National Museum of Mexican Art and throughout Harrison Park. We have a full day of fun planned for the entire family, including:

Fitness activities
Hands-on art projects
Free health screenings
Wellness education
Live performances

About the National Museum of Mexican Art (Always free admission!)

The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) is the only accredited museum dedicated to Mexican art and culture.
In a city where culture and the arts thrive, NMMA’s founders established an arts and cultural organization committed to accessibility and education.
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The museum has presented over 150 exhibitions, provides arts education to 52,000 students annually, and serve over
150,000 visitors each year.