As autumn colors emerge and Halloween approaches, the Mesa Arts Center is set to bring a vibrant celebration of culture and remembrance to the city with the 18th annual Día de los Muertos Festival. This cherished community event promises a weekend full of traditional and contemporary festivities. According to a report from the City of Mesa, this year’s celebration will begin on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and continue on Sunday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.