We’re just a few weeks away from the end of 2026, and the options for getting out and about are getting better and better. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you find things to do this weekend in Mexico City; all you have to do is plan your schedule from Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8.
On this list, you’ll find recommendations for all ages and budgets, but if you prefer, we also have a guide to free local events happening this week in Mexico City. Fun and savings all at once!
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Imagine the heart of the city transformed into a massive stage where Mexico’s oldest traditions come to life. The monumental production “Voces vivas, salvando al fuego” (Living Voices, Saving the Fire), directed by Jesusa Rodríguez, brings together children and young people from 183 Semilleros Creativos across the country to take you on a journey through dance, theater, and 17 indigenous languages.
The city’s flat plain transforms into a gigantic pre-Hispanic quincunx. From there, live music resonates from the 170 members of the Orchestra of Traditional Mexican Music and the 335 voices of the National Community Choir, who perform everything from sones jarochos to Mayan lullabies. The entire script, written by Mardonio Carballo, is inspired by the legendary myth of the tlacuache and fire.
To top off the experience, the visual spectacle is complemented by a monumental projection of images and lights directly onto the facade of the National Palace.
If you’re always in the mood for a shot of pulque made with oats or celery, November’s calendar has the perfect plan for pulque lovers. This event combines the joy of tasting some great pulques with the opportunity to learn in depth about the work of the tlachiquero, the preservation of this drink, and the ecological importance of the maguey plant in the city.
While you sip natural pulque and sample aguamiel at its various stages of fermentation, you can join hands-on workshops to make your own curados or paint a guaje. The festivities are rounded out with talks, book presentations, live cumbia, folk dance, maguey-based cuisine, and even a traditional medicine area where you can experience a pre-Hispanic tarot reading.
Chapultepec Forest comes alive once again with this 1.5-kilometer nighttime tour that blends nature, light, and sound design. Along the trail, you’ll encounter five outdoor installations created by the Moment Factory studio.
During the nearly one-hour walk, you’ll pass through illuminated fields, hundreds of bamboo shoots glowing in the dark, and paths shrouded in golden mist.
At the end of the trail, there’s an area with food and non-alcoholic beverage options. Remember to bring a jacket and comfortable shoes for the wooded terrain. If you’re arriving by public transportation, the most direct route is to enter through the Jardín Escénico next to the Auditorio Metro station and cross the Calzada Flotante on foot.
If you’re the kind of person who collects heirloom cookbooks, loves fanzines, or is passionate about cooking, you have to check out this event. Organized by Librería Gallina de Guinea, the event brings together curious readers with illustrators, authors, and various independent publishers to pick up new books and chat directly with the people who make them.
The schedule is divided into theoretical and hands-on activities. The discussion sessions cover topics such as the preservation of culinary archives, recipes to combat fear, the psychology behind disgust toward certain foods, and the current challenges of self-publishing.
If you’d rather get your hands dirty, the hands-on options will teach you how to make traditional Milpa Alta sweets with amaranth, prepare sauces in a volcanic molcajete, design your own engraved ex libris, or carve figures out of watermelon. Bring a cloth bag and get ready to rethink how we relate to food.
The 29th edition of the En Blanco y Negro Festival transforms the Cenart into the go-to spot for enjoying live classical performances. Over the course of four weekends, this musical event brings together pianists from around the world who take the stage to offer unmissable recitals, with a different headliner at each performance. The first performance is this weekend!
Three days to discover illustrations, take art home with you, and even get a tattoo! The thirteenth edition of this fair brings together more than 20 Mexican creators alongside international guests, including award-winning works from China’s Shenzhen Illustration Association and talent from the Brazilian platform Aborda. As you wander the aisles, you can explore and purchase everything from original illustrations and fanzines to textiles and ceramics.
If you’re looking to wear art on your skin, illustrator María Conejo will be doing flash tattoos with exclusive designs. Plus, the venue is launching Club Offline—a table open all day long where you can sit down to draw, chat, and disconnect from your screens while meeting other creative people.
Would you like to explore Japanese culture without leaving Mexico City? For four days in November, the National Museum of Anthropology will be filled with Asian traditions, cuisine, and music. Organized in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy, this initiative spans everything from ancient arts to contemporary pop culture.
The program kicks off with origami and shodō calligraphy workshops, ikebana flower arrangement demonstrations, and the rhythm of wadaiko drums. Throughout the month, you can participate in an authentic tea ceremony or join a sushi tasting following a lecture on corn and rice. There’s also room for history, with talks about Japanese archaeologists and immigrants who put down roots in Mexico.
The weekend wraps up with a City Pop concert and anime songs at the Jaime Torres Bodet Auditorium. Keep in mind that several of these events have very limited capacity—the tea ceremony only admits 20 people and the concert 357—so stay tuned for registration details to secure your spot.
Get your running shoes ready for the next Peanuts-themed race in the city. If running is your thing, get your training on because the event takes over Paseo de la Reforma with three different distances to choose from: 3, 5, and 10 kilometers.
Stay tuned to secure your spot in the category of your choice as soon as the registration platform goes live, and get ready to hit the streets with Snoopy and his friends.
Ready to enter the Forbidden Forest? This Harry Potter-themed experience is now open at Parque Naucalli. During the tour, you’ll see magical creatures and iconic settings. Be one of the first to visit.
If you’re wondering what to do in Mexico City today or this weekend and you’re in the mood for something intense, make a note of this option: the stage production of *The Exorcist* will premiere on October 28, 2026, at the Teatro México; it promises effects like video mapping, smoke, magic, and levitation, with Bruno Bichir in the cast.
This weekend, you can travel to the Moon without leaving Mexico City! LUNA: The Immersive Experience is a virtual reality experience that will take you back to one of the most important moments in history: humanity’s arrival on the Moon. From the astronauts’ training and the rocket’s launch to the first step on the lunar surface, you’ll embark on an adventure that will make you feel like part of the mission. Plus, from October 30 to November 2, there will be a 15% discount for the Day of the Dead, so it’s a great opportunity to check it out.
It’s time to show off your skills in this video game! Your mission is to save the villagers, and to do so, you’ll have to gather resources and defeat zombies, skeletons, and giant spiders. Of course, there’ll be no shortage of creepers. This weekend, they’re hosting an event where you can order a Calaverita from October 30 through November 2, complete with candy and an activity to decorate the creeper or mob with a Day of the Dead theme!
Experience a theatrical horror tour through the canals of Xochimilco inspired by events from 1680. The horror play “Sobrenatural” returns in October 2026 with nighttime trajinera boat tours, live music, and tales of witchcraft; the season runs from October 23 to November 7 at the Embarcadero Salitre.
Don’t miss the impressive giant skulls in Tláhuac: monumental art for the Day of the Dead. This traditional exhibition of monumental skulls kicks off this weekend. Setup begins on October 24, and the exhibition will run through November 7, 2026.
Day of the Dead activities are already here! This weekend in Mexico City, “A Journey to Mictlán” opens its doors—an immersive experience by Fantasy Lab that takes you through the nine levels of the underworld. It features rooms filled with art, lighting, and technology, suitable for both adults and children.
“El Camino” is an installation on Paseo de la Reforma featuring illuminated figures of catrinas and xoloitzcuintles designed to recreate a journey between the world of the living and the world of the dead. You’ll come across a huge catrina at the Angel of Independence.
Jason Voorhees and The Strangers are the headliners of the new edition of the Horror Festival at Six Flags Mexico. The event features eight terrifying attractions, longer tours, themed areas throughout the park, and live shows like Cirque Du Grotesque and Witches.
Notable new releases include *JASON: Blood Reign*, set in the woods of the *Friday the 13th* campground, and *The Strangers: No Escape*, a tour lasting up to 10 minutes. Rounding out the lineup is the revamped *The Conjuring Universe* experience, featuring new sets and production.
Head to the Sendero de las Almas in the chinampa area of Xochimilco: it offers free Day of the Dead tours among the chinampas, marigolds, and catrinas. Tours take place on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Imagine jumping and navigating obstacles when, suddenly, the lights go out and you’re surrounded by spooky figures that glow in the dark. The inflatable park has been completely transformed for the season; the classic rubber ducks are now vampires, pumpkins, alebrijes, or Frankenstein-inspired creatures.
During this neon experience, traditional lighting gives way to black light that highlights every fluorescent corner—including your socks! Put on your comfiest clothes and bring out your spooky side to navigate the mysteries of this circuit designed for kids and adults alike.
Under the moonlight and among the canals of Xochimilco, this immersive performance celebrates its 34th year bringing one of the most iconic legends of the Day of the Dead to life. The event combines live music, theater, and tradition amidst the area’s natural landscape.
The experience kicks off with a nighttime trajinera ride to the show’s venue. Remember to wear warm clothes and bring insect repellent, and be sure to arrive early so you can board your boat on time. The show is suitable for ages 3 and up and offers assistance from staff for people with limited mobility.
