Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is observed on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 – and is a celebration of life after death.

Family-friendly festivals, spooky film screenings, and specialty cocktail menus: There are plenty of ways to get into the spirit of spooky season in the region.

See how D.C.-area museums and cultural institutes are celebrating the Mexican holiday.

See how D.C. came alive for the night of the dead.