The Town of Silverthorne is honoring and celebrating Día de los Muertos and the vibrant Latine community living in Summit County at November First Friday. In partnership with local community members, a Día de los Muertos celebration will be held on Friday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Outlets at Silverthorne Blue Village. This fun and educational event has been created to promote understanding and cultural diversity within our community. Día de los Muertos is a time when both the living and deceased come together and celebrate life in every form. This is not a somber holiday, but one of revelry and remembrance.  Event attendees will learn how various countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Peru, celebrate life and death. 

During First Friday, attendees can enjoy face painting, live music and dancing, traditional food and drinks, a photo booth, a piñata and crafts for kids. Food will be available for purchase from Mercado La Perla and Lonchera Titi. Thirsty Pika Taproom will be serving drinks in their main taproom and at a bar in the Outlets' Central Plaza. Bring your First Friday cups for $1 off beer or wine. 

Event Details

• Local artists Jessica Rodriguez and Evangelina Hernandez have built Catrinas that will be on display at the event. 
• Local artists Aly Lome We, Damarys Peralta and Ingrid (Kiki) Davis have built multiple altars where attendees can pay respects to those who have passed. 
• Traditional foods, including Pan de Muerto, Tamales and Champurrado will be available for guests to enjoy. 
• Community dancers will be performing throughout the evening, with dances from Silverthorne and Dillon Valley Elementary school groups, and groups representing traditional dances from Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru.
• Parking for is available in the Outlets at Silverthorne Blue Village and along Adams Ave.

 Activities at the Outlets at Silverthorne 

• Calvin Klein - Ornament Making
• J. Crew - Coloring Pages
• Le Creuset - Prize drawing for cookware (no purchase necessary)
• Crocs - Stickers and selfie with Giant CROC
• High Country Artisans (located outside of CROCS) - Día de los Muertos wood ornaments
• Banana Republic - Bookmark making
• Levi’s - Color your own Día de los Muertos mask
• Pearl iZumi - Día de los Muertos Scratch Masks
• Columbia Clearance Store - Velvet Coloring Poster
• Cosmetics Company - Día de los Muertos Face Tattoos
• Polo Ralph Lauren - Día de los Muertos Sticker Masks
• Sunglass Hut - Coloring Pages

First Friday Tips

• Walk, ride your bike, carpool or take the free Summit Stage to First Friday as parking is limited. 
• Bring your reusable First Friday cup for $1 off beer or wine. 
• Drink responsibly and designate a sober driver.
• No outside alcohol is permitted at First Friday events.