5th Birthday Carnival on October 28th

Come celebrate the Museum's 5th birthday at a free, special Birthday Carnival on Saturday, October 28, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a bounce house, face painting, carnival games with prizes, cotton candy, snow cones, and birthday cupcakes! And don’t forget to come inside the Museum to see its treasures, including a special exhibit with photographic highlights of the past five years and photographs of museums from Arcadia’s past. Learn about the first museum in Arcadia and the community’s contribution to the preservation of Arcadia’s heritage.

CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT ARCADIA MUSEUM

From October 9 to November 10, the Museum will have on display a small collection of figurines associated with Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a festive holiday celebrated in Mexico. Generally celebrated on November 2, families gather together for Dia de los Muertos to honor ancestors and deceased loved ones. Some of the festivities associated with this celebration include: creating an altar or ofrenda, painting and cleaning graves; as well as, making and enjoying great feasts.

On Saturday, October 14 from noon to 2 p.m. families will also have an opportunity to learn more about this festive celebration when the Museum presents a special Family Fun Day Workshop. An artisan will be on hand to teach participants how to make and decorate sugar skulls. Visitors will have the opportunity to make fun and exciting crafts, including mask decorating and making paper marigolds. Visitors will be invited to write special messages to their loved ones on these flowers, which will be put on display.

The Arcadia Historical Museum is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind the Community Center. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free.