Looking for what to do this weekend in CDMX? Take note and organize your time because between October 11 and 13 there will be everything: book fair, gastronomic festival and terrifying events.
1. Design Week Mexico
Design Week Mexico 2024 officially kicked off on Monday, October 7. This event will focus on innovation in design. It will have several activations and installations in Mexico City.
Aguascalientes and Colombia are this year’s special guests.
📅 All weekend long.
🕛 Various schedules
📍Several venues
2. Zócalo International Book Fair
Have you got your savings ready? Among the weekend’s events is the International Book Fair in the Zócalo. They’ll be selling all kinds of copies; plus, there will be offers you can’t miss. Get ready to buy lots of books.
📅 All weekend long.
🕛 11:00 a 21:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍Zócalo of the CDMX
3. Luis Miguel in concert
Take advantage of the weekend to enjoy Luis Miguel’s greatest hits. On October 8 he will kick off his concert series in Mexico City. Are you ready to sing your lungs out?
📅 October 11 and 12
🕛 21:00
🎟️ From $1,157
📍Arena Mexico City
4. Halloween at Kidzania
Want to know what to do this weekend in CDMX? KidZania will be celebrating Halloween all month long with an event called BooNightz. On your visit you’ll find plenty of activities, including workshops and very spooky tours. The best part is that everything will be decorated according to the horror theme.
📅 All weekend long.
Friday 9:00 to 19:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00.
🎟️ Tickets at the box office or online
📍KidZania
5. La Llorona in Xochimilco
During the Day of the Dead season, a show is organized in Xochimilco focused on the legend of La Llorona. It combines dance, theater and music. Don’t worry about the transfer, because they will take you by trajinera to the Tlilac Lagoon.
📅 The whole weekend
🕛 Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ Online sales
📍 Embarcadero de Cuemanco on Boulevard Adolfo Ruíz Cortinez, Cuemanco, Xochimilco
6. Wicked Experiences
The euphoria for Wicked is not only because of its upcoming premiere on the big screen, but also because of the themed experiences it brings with it. A couple of them have just opened at the W Hotel. They are a restaurant and a speakeasy inspired by the Emerald City and the Shiz University Dining Hall.
The photo spots don’t fail, so we recommend wearing your pink or green attire. In the speakeasy there is DJ music and themed cocktails, while in the restaurant you will enjoy breakfasts, lunches and dinners that capture in the dishes the best moments of this story. 🧹
📅 All the end
🕛 Different schedules
🎟️ Your tickets for the bar here, and those for the restaurant here
📍Campos Elíseos 252, Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo
7. Workshops in Chapultepec
During the weekend the Chapultepec Forest will offer different workshops focused on Day of the Dead. The first one will take place this October 12 and is about arachnids; while the second one will be on October 13 and will teach you how to make figures with moldable foamy. So if you don’t know what to do on Sunday, this is a good option.
📅 October 12 and 13.
🕛 12:00
🎟️ Free event
📍Chapultepec Botanical Garden
8. National Mole Fair
Among the weekend plans you can’t miss is this gastronomic festival where you will enjoy countless dishes made with mole. The best part is that you’ll be able to buy moles to make your own creations.
📅 All weekend long
🕛 To be defined
📍 San Pedro Atocpan at carretera Xochimilco Oaxtepec k. m, 17.5, Milpa Alta
9. Hello Kitty pop up
This weekend is the perfect time to go to Plaza Satélite. There will be a pop up dedicated to the kawaii kitty. This space will be an extension of Hello Kitty Café in Plaza Carso and San Angel. So you will be able to eat and drink themed food for a season. Take advantage and go as soon as possible! 💝
📅 All weekend long.
📍 La Terraza Palacio, at Palacio de Hierro Satélite
10. Sea monsters
Spending the weekend in CDMX? Be sure to visit the exhibition called Sea Monsters at the Inbursa Aquarium. You will see incredible beings, such as mermaids and the Kraken. In addition, you will have the mission of rescuing the information found in a ship that was invaded by monsters.
📅 All weekend long
🕛 10:00 a 18:00
🎟️ General admission $290
📍Inbursa Aquarium (Avenida Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 386, Ampliación Granada, alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo)
11. Kayaking through Cempasúchil fields
If you don’t know what to do this weekend, head to the south of CDMX. Here you will take a tour through the cempasúchil fields of Xochimilco; your tour will be aboard a kayak. Get your camera ready and don’t miss out on this memorable experience. 🏵️
📅 All weekend long
🕛 Various times starting at 8:50 a.m.
🎟️ $250 per person
📍 Schedule through social networks
12. Candlelight Unforgettable Boleros
Come and enjoy a candlelight concert. Violeta Ortega and Puerto Candela will perform songs such as “Somos novios”, “Reloj”, “La nave del olvido” and “Esta tarde vi llover”, among many others. Invite your special someone to a very romantic evening.
📅 October 12
🕛 20:30
🎟️ Buy your tickets here
📍El Cantoral (Puente Xoco S/N, Puerta A, Xoco)
13. Vedette Celebration
This option will make you feel like you’re in Las Vegas! Vedette Celebration is a dance show with live music; there is scenery, costumes and lights that will amaze you. Your stay will be complemented with drinks! 💃🏽
📅 October 12
🕛 21:00
🎟️ Find your tickets here
📍Stelaris Foro Reforma (Paseo de la Reforma 80, 25th floor)
14. Fashion Expo
The Museo del Estanquillo inaugurated an exhibition on the history of fashion in Mexico. Iconic costumes, accessories and much more are on display. You will come across some trends that marked an era. 👗
📅 All the end
🕛 10:00 a 18:00
🎟️ Free admission
📍Isabel la Católica 26, Centro
15. Mexicráneos at Parque Bicentenario
Little by little the new pieces of Mexicráneos have been revealed. Starting this October 12 you will be able to see the 12 new skulls that will be presented this 2024. Get your camera ready, as you’re sure to take lots of pictures.
📅All weekend long.
🕛07:00 a 18:00
🎟️Entrada free of charge
📍Bicentennial Park on 5 de mayo, San Lorenzo Tlaltenango, Miguel Hidalgo
16. Candlelight Coldplay tribute
If you are a Coldplay fan, don’t miss this tribute concert! In the middle of a candlelight atmosphere you will listen to songs like “My Universe”, “Viva la vida”, “Fix You”, “Paradise” and many more. 🕯️
📅 October 11
🕛 19:00 y 21:30
🎟️ Find your tickets here
📍El Cantoral (Puente Xoco S/N, Xoco)
17. Mutek
Everything is ready! Mutek MX 2024 kicked off on October 7. This year will have unmissable experiences; in addition, more than 50 artists from different parts of the world will participate. Are you going to miss it? 😍
📅 All weekend long
🎟️ Buy your tickets here
📍InSapce (C.J. Enrique Pestalozzi 35, Piedad Narvarte, alcaldía Benito Juárez)
18. 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. Get out your wand! 🧙🏽♂️
📅 All weekend long
🕛 Various times
🎟️ Buy your tickets here
📍 Casa Abierta Monte at Palma 14, Centro Historico
19. The Empire Strips Back
The most sensual show from a galaxy far, far away has arrived in Mexico City. It is a burlesque parody, which stars the most emblematic Star Wars characters. 🌟
📅 All the end
🕛 Various schedules
🎟️ Buy your tickets here
📍 Foro 1869 at Insurgentes Sur 1869, Guadalupe Inn
20. Horror Festival at Six Flags
In our plans of what to do this weekend in CDMX we couldn’t leave out terrifying activities, such as this festival. In the 2024 edition you will enter eight houses of terror, where you will discover spooky scenarios.
📅 All weekend long.
🕛 10:00 a 12:00
🎟️ Tickets online
📍 Carretera Picacho Ajusco km 1.5, Jardines del Ajusco, Tlalpan
21. Museum 31
Museum 31 will stay longer in CDMX! This exhibition will extend its stay at the Franz Mayer Museum, so you still have a chance to go. Not only will you see puppets and your favorite characters, but you’ll discover the process behind this show.
📅 All weekend long.
🕛 10:00 a 17:00
🎟️ $180
📍 Franz Mayer Museum (Hidalgo 45, Downtown)
22. Museum of Joy
Eufora is an immersive experience full of lights, color and installations that will delight you. You will be able to walk through a lava cave and see a sky full of swings. You’ll take amazing pictures.
What do you think of these plans? Now you have options of what to do on the weekend in CDMX .
📅 All weekend long.
🕛 13:00 a 21:00
🎟️ $390 general admission
📍 Zacatecas 93, Roma Norte
23. Chapultepec Nocturnarium
Looking for something to do this weekend in CDMX? Take a trip to the Nocturnario, the Chapultepec Zoo ‘s new space where you will meet different nocturnal animals, such as the tropical owl, the tlacuache and the red-kneed tarantula.
📅All weekend long.
🕛11:00 a 15:00
🎟️Entrada free of charge
📍Chapultepec Zoo
24. Ánima Isolata Exhibition
As part of its 30th anniversary, the Cenart premiered an exhibition called Ánima Isolata, which is made up of 16 sculptures and has loneliness as its central theme. It is by the artist Joaquín Restrepo.
📅All weekend long.
🕛11:00 a 22:00
🎟️Entrada free of charge
📍Cenart (avenida Río Churubusco 79, Country Club, alcaldía Coyoacán)
25. Monumental Catrinas Atlixco
Take advantage of the weekend to take a trip to Atlixco, Puebla. On October 11, the giant catrinas will be inaugurated. These are pieces that measure between 5 and 8 meters in height. Get everything ready to throw yourself into the Valley of the Catrinas.
📅All weekend long
📍Atlixco, Puebla