Sun. Nov. 2

Halloween is past, but the Day of the Dead is here, and it's a joyful time in the Hispanic world. The Forest Hills Cemetery is holding a traditional Mexican celebration of remembrance co-sponsored by Latin American folkloric performance group La Pinata. Based on the ancient traditions of Mexico's indigenous peoples who believed that the souls of the dead return each year to visit their families,the Day of the Dead celebrates the continuous cycle of life and death, embracing cultures from all throughout the Americas. Enjoy a program of music and dance as individuals bring offerings of copies of photos, flowers, mementos, and traditional skull-shaped sugar candies to leave on a decorated candle-lit altar for those departed loved ones. The event is in English and Spanish and takes place 4-6 p.m. Free. (Bring a flashlight - it's dark early now.)

95 Forest Hills Ave., Jamaica Plain, 617-524-0128 www.foresthillstrust.org