Don’t know what to do this weekend in CDMX? Don’t worry because we bring you the best events from September 27 to 29. There is an expo of monumental skulls, a taco fair and much more. The last weekend of September comes with everything.
1. Mexicráneos at Bicentennial Park
The Day of the Dead is already here! Start the festivities with the Mexicráneos exhibit at Parque Bicentenario. This year 12 new pieces will be presented. Three will be unveiled each weekend until October 12.
📅All weekend.
🕛07:00 a 18:00
🎟️Entrada free of charge
📍Parque Bicentenario (5 de mayo, San Lorenzo Tlaltenango, alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo)
2. Taco Fair in Magdalena Contreras
A weekend in CDMX is not complete without some good tacos, don’t you think? Magdalena Contreras is more than ready for a new edition of this gastronomic fair. Indulge your palate by trying all kinds of tacos.
📅All weekend long.
🕛11:00 a 21:00
📍Esplanade of the Magdalena Contreras City Hall.
3. Playmobil Exhibition
You can visit this exhibition now! In order to celebrate 95 years of the El Carmen Museum and 50 years of Playmobil, this exhibition was installed, which is composed of 24 dioramas that represent all kinds of scenarios, including literary and cinematic scenes.
You will see characters such as Tin Tan, The Little Prince and even Star Wars. It opened on September 22 and you’ll be able to visit until February 2025.
📅All weekend.
🕛10:00 a 17:00
🎟️Entrada general admission to the museum: $80
📍Museo de El Carmen (avenida Revolución 4 y 6, colonia San Ángel, alcaldía Álvaro Obregón)
4. Rituals Exhibition
Among the plans of what to do on the weekend in CDMX is this exhibition that has more than 150 masks. Each piece is made by different materials, including wood, paper and maché.
📅All weekend long.
🕛10:00 a 18:00
🎟️Entrada free
📍Lago Algo (Lago Mayor, second section of Bosque de Chapultepec)
5. Documentary Film Festival
Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces is an independent documentary film festival coming to the city this year. The festival consists of 162 films that will be screened in different states of Mexico. There are several places in the CDMX where you can attend such as the Teatro del Pueblo and the Centro Cultural José Martí. Remember that it will be from September 20 to 28 and you can check the billboard here.
📅Until September 28th
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Costo depending on location
📍Various locations in the CDMX
6. Magic at Play
You can visit this experience now! Through different activities you will be immersed in the magical universe of Harry Potter. You will create your own spells and even discover how good you are at Quidditch.
📅All weekend long
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Compra your tickets here
📍Casa Abierta Monte (Palma 14, Centro Histórico de la CDMX)
7. Avant-garde Dialogues
Looking for something to do in CDMX? We recommend you to go to the National Museum of Art to visit the exhibition Diálogos de Vanguardia (Avant-Garde Dialogues). You’ll have the chance to see original pieces by Edgar Degas, Amadeo Modigliani, Vincent Van Gogh and many more artists.
📅All weekend long.
🕛10:00 a 17:30
🎟️Entrada to the museum $90
📍National Museum of Art at Tacuba 8, Downtown
8. The Empire Strips Back
The most sensual show from a galaxy far, far away came to Mexico City. It is a burlesque parody, which stars the most emblematic characters of Star Wars.
📅All the end
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Compra your tickets here
📍Foro 1869 at Insurgentes Sur 1869, Guadalupe Inn
9. Secret Garden
There is very little time left for you to enjoy this immersive experience! You will walk around Parque Bicentenario at night while admiring various illuminated figures, as well as immersive environments.
📅All the end
🕛From 7:30 pm.
🎟️Diversos costs
📍Avenida 5 de Mayo 290, San Lorenzo Tlaltenango, Miguel Hidalgo
10. Festival of Terror at Six Flags
The scariest season of the year is here. The Six Flags Horror Festival starts this September 12 and will last until November 10. If you don’t know what to do this weekend in CDMX and want to experience strong emotions, don’t miss this terrifying event.
📅All weekend long
🕛10:00 a 12:00
🎟️Entradas by internet
📍Carretera Picacho Ajusco km 1.5, Jardines del Ajusco, Tlalpan
11. Vogue Exhibition
Voque is celebrating its 25 years of existence with an exhibition at Museo Kaluz. You will see 25 images, including iconic covers of the magazine. It will only last a short time so take advantage of the weekend and jump in to see it.
📅All weekend long.
🕛10:00 a 18:00
🎟️$60
📍Museo Kaluz (Hidalgo 85, colonia Guerrero, alcaldía Cuauhtémoc)
12. Sphere Fair Tlalpujahua
Take advantage of the weekend to take a trip to the Sphere Fair in Tlalpujahua. It starts this September 27 and will end on December 15. It’s a good time to throw yourself into buying spheres and all kinds of Christmas decorations.
📅All weekend long.
📍Tlalpujahua, Michoacán
13. French cinema tour
It’s here, it’s here! If you feel like watching French movies this weekend, be sure to join this tour. You’ll see a lot of films in different theaters in the CDMX. 🗼
📅Starting September 19.
🕛Different schedules
🎟️Dinero depending on the location
📍Different venues
14. Sinsentido Exhibition
This is one of the weekend plans you can’t miss. This exhibition is composed of more than 200 everyday items that were placed in scenarios that are very alien to them. The result will make you rethink how you perceive reality.
📅All weekend long.
🕛10:00 a 18:00
🎟️Entrada general $60
📍MODO at Colima 145, Roma Norte
15. Black and White International Piano Festival
This weekend in CDMX will conclude this festival with performances by Matías Gómez-Sáenz (Saturday 28) and Juan José Chuquisengo (September 29). So if you don’t know what to do on Sunday, don’t hesitate to throw yourself into the closing of this musical event.
📅September 28 and 29.
🕛Saturday 19:00 and Sunday 13:30
🎟️$150
📍Cenart at Río Churubusco 79, Country Club, Coyoacán
16. Dining in the Dark
This experience consists of a blindfolded dinner. During the entire event you will be blindfolded while enjoying unique dishes (which are a surprise). Invite your special someone and spend an unforgettable evening.
📅September 28
🕛20:30
🎟️Encuentra your tickets here
📍La Imperial Reforma (avenida Paseo de la Reforma 483, alcaldía Cuauhtémoc)
17. IMMMU
For immersive experiences we don’t stop. IMMMU combines magic with creativity and technology. Each space houses a unique world full of lights and immersive sounds.
📅All weekend long.
🕛Various schedules
🎟️Consigue your tickets here
📍Monterrey 193, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc district.
18. Exhibition of illusions
Haven’t visited this exhibition yet? Come see it this weekend in CDMX. During your tour you will see incredible scenarios that play with perspective. In total there are 70 installations and experiences.
📅All weekend long.
🕛9:00 a 18:00
🎟️$180 on weekends
📍Palacio de la Escuela de Medicina Museum (Brasil 33, Centro Histórico de la CDMX)
19. Cyborg Mission
Every day it is more important to maintain good security on the Internet. That is why the Museo Interactivo de Economía prepared an exhibition where you will learn about cybersecurity. The exhibition will make you feel inside a video game.
📅All weekend.
🕛10:00 a 18:00
🎟️$120 general admission
📍MIDE (Tacuba 17, Centro Histórico de la CDMX)
Museum 31
This is the last weekend you have to visit the 31 Minutos exhibition in CDMX. Not only will you see puppets, but you’ll learn more about the creation of this iconic show.
📅All weekend long.
🕛10:00 a 17:00
🎟️$180
📍Franz Mayer Museum (45 Hidalgo Avenue, Historic Center of the CDMX)
21. Desierto de los Leones Tour
In this night tour you will walk through the entire former convent of the Desierto de los Leones in total darkness. Beings from beyond the grave will tell you spooky legends. This Friday is the last date of the season.
📅Friday, September 27th.
🕛22:30
🎟️$350 (reservations by WhatsApp at 55 6501 9750)
📍Ex Convent of the Desierto de los Leones
22. Museum of Joy
Eufora is an experience full of lights and surprises. It has six rooms and each one presents a different theme. You’ll see everything from a sky with swings to a pool full of balls.
📅All weekend long.
🕛13:00 a 21:00
🎟️$390 general admission
📍Zacatecas 93, Roma Norte
23. Living Museum of Muralism
This week a new museum opened in Mexico City focused on muralism. You will see works by different artists, such as David Alfaro Siqueiros and Diego Rivera, for example. Admission is free.
📅All weekend.
🕛10:00 a 18:00
🎟️Entrada free of charge
📍República de Argentina 28, Centro Histórico