Halloween events begin in Brownsville
Dia de Muertos
When: 5 p.m., today, Friday
Where: Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 Ringgold St., No. 5 Dean Porter Park
Admission: free
For more information: Call (956) 548-9300
The cheery works of art made by children ages 3-14 will feature skeletons with different personalities and interests, such as an athlete or a dancing calavera (skull). Museum admission is free from 5-7 p.m. on Community Night, scheduled every last Thursday of the month.
Halloween Murder, Mayhem and Scandal Cemetery Walking Tour
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m., today, Friday
Where: Old City Cemetery Center, 600 E. Jackson St., Brownsville
Admission: $5 for BHA members and $10 for non-members
For more information: Call (956) 541-1167
The tour will highlight the tales, scandals, mysteries and misfortunes that have befallen some of those buried at the Brownsville Historic City Cemetery.
Spooktacular Halloween Bash
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday
Where: Brownsville Police Department Southmost Community Network, 2950 Southmost Blvd. and at the Westside Community Network Center, 1763 Hwy. 281
Admission: Free
For more information: Call (956) 548-7045 or (956) 548-7049
There will be candy, snacks and refreshments. There will also be inflatable slides, bouncers, games and free pictures with a backdrop.
Day of the Dead Festival
When: 4-7 p.m., Sunday
Where: Old City Cemetery Center, 600 E. Jackson St., Brownsville
Admission: free
For more information: Call (956) 541-1167
The event includes presentations, art exhibitions, music, dance performances and more.
