Dia de los Muertos. Photo: Courtesy Boise State UniversityDía de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is almost here, and there are plenty of events happening across the Treasure Valley to honor and remember those we have loved and lost, marking an important day in Mexican culture. Día de Muertos is a h oliday in which family and friends come together to remember loved ones who have passed away and to guide their journey into the afterlife. The living visit graves and build altars, or ofrendas, decorating them with sugar skulls and marigolds, as well as the deceased’s favorite food, drinks, and possessions. Celebrations across the Treasure Valley honor these cultural traditions in their own way with specialty food, music, and dancing. Nov. 1Día de los Muertos celebration in Homedale: Come celebrate Día de Muertos at Riverside Park in Homedale from 1 to 7 p.m. Enjoy local talent, delicious food, local vendors, family fun, and community spirit.Join Maddie’s Wine Whiskey in Meridian for a Día de los Muertos Market from noon to 6 p.m. The day will be filled with local shopping, live music, brunch, and community, with live DJs from noon to 5 p.m. Maddie’s is a 21+ venue. Join the Caldwell Night Market’s fourth annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. Shop local with an array of vendors and enjoy live entertainment with Grupo Fugazz and the amazing Folkrorico Oyamel Dancers. Participate in giveaways and a community altar. Nov. 2Celebrate Día de Muertos at JUMP on Monday, beginning at 5 p.m. The event kicks off with entertainment and local dignitaries opening the celebration on the 6th level of JUMP, featuring entertainers of all ages in colorful outfits and painted faces. Enjoy a Catrin and Catrina Contest, with prizes for the best outfits, luminary making, butterfly mosaics, and sugar skull paper mask making.Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum in Ontario, OR, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event is a vibrant community celebration honoring tradition, culture, and remembrance. Enjoy holiday traditions and a special live performance by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo Idaho. Nov. 7Tlecoatl Danza Azteca’s fourth annual Fiesta de Los Muertos celebration is set for Saturday, November 7th in Nampa (Rancho El Mismo, 17747 Madison Rd.), from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature local vendors, raffles, and giveaways. ...read more read less