FolklIfe Festivals
Dia de Los Muertos Festival
The community enjoys festivities that celebrate the Meso-American holiday dedicated to remembering and commemorating ancestors; honoring both death and the cycle of life. This vibrant celebration of Dia de Los Muertos features live entertainment, a variety of food, craft vendors, and a special community altar exhibit.
Artesano Market Days
Artesano Market Days was created to contribute to the rich cultural awareness of our regions artisan’s talents, history and traditions and to expand the wealth of these artisans both domestic and foreign. During this festival, the public enjoys two days of International artisan vendors, unique artwork, culturally charged entertainment and more!
Tardeada Zapateada
Tardeada Zapateada is community celebration for Cinco de Mayo. Tardeada Zapateada brings a deeper cultural awareness of the beauty that this region has to offer. Mission comes out to enjoy an evening of cultural entertainment by local singers, folklorico and mariachi groups. Families also enjoy kid’s entertainment and a variety of local food and artisan vendors.
FALL PROGRAMS
lECTURE sERIES
This annual program takes place once a month starting in November and ending in January. The lecture series features a local speaker, author, or professor with knowledge on topics of local history/culture. The program is free and open to the public. If you'd like to participate as a speaker please email us to programs@missionmuseum.org
KIDS CRAFT SESSIONS
There are several kids crafts sessions that take place in the winter. Stay updated on our Facebook page and website for upcoming sessions.
ANNUAL MISSION QUILT SHOW
The Annual Mission Quilt show has been taking place for over 15 years. The Mission Quilt Show is open to the public for participants to enter their works of art. The quilt show exhibit features all quilts submitted and is followed by a turning of the quilts program in which award winners are also announced.
Summer programs
Hands on History!
Every summer MHM along with the local Boys and Girls club and Sharyland H.S. come up with an elaborate summer exhibit and program plan. Children who want to participate in our summer program will have to be registered with the Boys and Girls club. We welcome children of all ages as we create an educational, fun and interactive summer. Contact us for more information.
Movies on the Lawn
Movies on the Lawn is a summer series that is FREE and open to the public. Our screening location travels across local community parks. A snack vendor is on standby to satisfy your movie snack cravings! Crafts are also made available to those attending the night under the stars. For more information please contact us.