Day of the Dead Festival - River Oaks

Day of the Dead Festival at Casa Kenji

Get ready to celebrate the Day of the Dead like never before! Join us in River Oaks for an unforgettable in-person festival full of vibrant colors, curated menu by Casa Kenji, and live Salsa band and dance classes. Whether you're honoring loved ones or just looking for a fun time, this event is the perfect way to experience tradition with a twist. Don’t miss out on the fun and cultural vibes—see you there! Shop from local vendors, take a salsa class, listen to some live music while grabbing brunch or get a face painting at our face painting station.

💃 Live Salsa Dance Workshop 12pm-1pm

Step onto the dance floor! Enjoy guided, beginner-friendly salsa dance lessons for all skill levels—no partner required.

🕯️ Community Ofrenda & Altar Space

We invite all guests to bring a copy of a photograph or small keepsake of loved ones to place on our glowing community ofrenda. Let’s illuminate their memory together.

🎨 Interactive Catrina Face Painting 1pm-3pm

Transform into a traditional Catrín or Catrina with professional on-site face painting stations for kids and adults alike.

🎶 Social with live music from Son Jaleo live band and DJ

Son Jaleo is a live Salsa big that is widely popular in Houston, they will be playing mostly salsa from 1pm-2:30pm. A live dj will come on at 2:30-4pm (mostly salsa and Bachata will be played)

GIVEAWAYS will be announced at 2pm

• Omakase dinner for two by Casa Kenji
• Private salsa or Bachata lessons from professional dance instructor
• More givewasy to be annunounced

Shop from our local vendor market

Support your latino vendors from jewerly, candles, pasteries, and more.