Day of the Dead at Beaches Sandbox — Celebration & Workshops
Join us for Day of the Dead at Beaches Sandbox on Sunday, November 1. All are welcome. Explore an altar installation, Mexican cultural presentations, live performances, vendors, cooking and art workshops, and children’s activities. Curated by Silvia Sánchez.
SCHEDULE
Throughout the celebration — Altars installation.
10:30–10:40 am — Welcome from curator Silvia Sánchez and executive director Aracely Cruz.
10:40–11:00 am — Heritage talk by Christian Clay of the Mexican Consulate General in Toronto.
11:00 am–12:30 pm — Papel Picado Workshop (Queen Studio; Ruth Marmolejo; all ages; $5); Sugar Skulls Candle Decorating Workshop (Lee Studio; Catherine Berrio; all ages; $10); and Chicken Enchilada Cooking Demonstration (Leuty Studio; Ava Chilelli; all ages; $10). Each is separately bookable.
12:00–1:00 pm — Viva Mexico Mariachi pop-up performance.
1:00–1:30 pm — Tonatiuh Mexican folklore dance.
1:30–2:30 pm — Keychain & Locket Workshop (Leuty Studio; Aracely Cruz; all ages; $10).
1:30–3:30 pm — Kids’ Block Celebration (Queen and Lee Studios; ages 4+; free): sugar skull decorating, Lotería, face painting and colouring.
Vendors include Ruvaart Boutique, Messy Desserts, Tienda Movil, Kathe Illumination Candles and Panchos Bakery. These five bookable activities have separate ActiveNet registration links below; other celebration activities are listed for information. The two-page flyer and schedule are linked below. Sponsored by Steven Gary Properties Inc.
What are you in the mood for?
Choose a program area and see what’s coming up.
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Babies, toddlers and caregivers
Free play, music, movement, cooking and creative time for little ones and the grown-ups who bring them.
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School-age children
Hands-on weekday programs in cooking and community volunteering.
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Older adults
Fitness, yoga, art, music, cooking, learning, games and social programs for different interests and energy levels.
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Adults, plus select kids and family classes
Yoga, Pilates, strength, mobility and restorative classes without the intimidating studio vibe.
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Children and adults
Hands-on cooking programs where the ingredients, equipment and welcoming instruction are ready for you.
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Children and youth
Creative, active and dependable days for PA Days, March Break, summer and other school breaks.
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Sandbox Arts & LearningAdults and curious learners
Creative, cultural and skill-building programs in crafts, languages, chess and more—welcoming beginners and experienced participants alike.
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Children and their grown-ups
Music, making and movement designed for families to enjoy together on the weekend.
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Grown-up evenings
Culinary, creative, social, learning and wellness experiences that make it easy to do something interesting after dark.
Visit your neighbourhood epicentre for art, wellness and connection.
Make something, learn something, move your body or meet your neighbours.
