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There’s a reason the heart shows up everywhere in Mexican folk art. On tin walls in San Miguel de Allende. Stitched into textiles. Painted onto retablos. Pinned with milagro charms at roadside shrines. The corazón isn’t decoration — it’s a language. And once you understand what it’s saying, making one with your own hands becomes something different entirely.

Planning your visit to McKinney's fifth annual Día de los Muertos celebration? Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning friend, this guide will help you make the most of everything happening October 11th from 2-8 PM. With thousands expected to join us this year, we've designed this festival to offer something meaningful for everyone—from quiet moments of remembrance to lively cultural experiences that bring families together.

As you visit our butterfly memorial station this Día de los Muertos, you'll encounter two of the most powerful symbols connecting the living and the departed: marigolds and monarch butterflies. These vibrant elements carry centuries of indigenous wisdom and cultural significance that continues to resonate today.