¡CalabazaFest!

Celebrate community, culture, and the season at our annual ¡CalabazaFest! This family-friendly event brings together the traditions of Día de los Muertos, Halloween, and the fall harvest for a day filled with music, art, and togetherness in the heart of Bushwick.

Enjoy live performances starting at noon, a pumpkin-themed culinary competition, and a costume contest that honors creativity and cultural expression. You’ll also find local vendors, community partners, and fun activities for all ages.

Join us as we celebrate the vibrant cultures that make our neighborhoods thrive and the people who bring them to life.

Live On Stage at ¡CalabazaFest! 2025:

Mariachi Tapatio de Alvaro Paulino Jr. – World-Renowned Musicians
Jonathan Cazares – Young and Gifted Mariachi
Mazarte Dance Company – Spirited Dances & Traditional Costumes
L Train Brass Band – Fun and Funky Modern Marching Band
Bushwick’s Got Talent! – An Adorable Army of Pint-Size Dancers from RiseBoro Youth Center’s Compass Program
Los Lil’ Kumbia – Talented Cumbia Septet of Bushwick Youth
Ñukanchik Llakta Wawakuna – Ecuadorian Mountain Music & Dance from The Andes
With Your Emcees: Ricardo Steven & Smiley Burbujita

Note: Above Program is subject to change