Dia de los Muertos
Seahorse Autumn Gathering
This autumn, children and young people are invited to a colourful and creative afternoon at St Wilfrid's, to remember and celebrate someone important who has died.
Join us for an afternoon inspired by the Mexican festival Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead. This festival celebrates the cycle of life and death and is a time for families to gather and remember family and friends who have died (as seen in the movie Coco!). The festival includes colourful parades, music and dancing. Skulls and skeletons are featured often - these are not meant to be scary but rather a way to celebrate death as a natural part of life.
The details
Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
Time: 3.00 – 4.30pm
Location: The Street, St Wilfrid’s Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, BN22 9PZ
Please sign up by filling in the form below by Friday 16th October. This is so we can make sure we have enough cookies for you all to decorate.
What to expect
During this relaxed, supportive session, children and young people will have the opportunity to:
- Decorate a Day of the Dead cookie
- Create and decorate a mask
- Reflect on and remember someone special
- Connect with other children and young people who understand what it's like to be bereaved
All art materials will be provided.
Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks, or you’re welcome to visit our café.
This will be a relaxed, welcoming space where memories can be shared, held, and honoured.
We would love to see you there.
