Events & Programs

Reel Roots - Disney's Coco - Oct 4

Reel Roots presents major film releases on the big screen in the Thomas Wheildon Theatre at Grey Roots. Admission is included with regular admission, and free for Grey Roots members!
Scene from the animated movie 'Coco' featuring a young boy in a red jacket and white shirt looking up at several skeletal characters dressed in traditional Mexican attire, including sombreros and suits. The background is filled with festive lights and blurred figures, evoking a celebratory atmosphere.

Mestizo Academy

Join Maria of Mestizo Academy for a fun and vibrant workshop series celebrating Mexican cuisine! Huevos Divorciados, Street Corn, Tacos Dorados and much more!
A bowl of colorful Mexican sauces or soups with a spoon and fork beside it, accompanied by tortilla chips and a napkin. Overlaid is the "Mestizo Academy" logo featuring two chili peppers wearing a chef's hat and the text "Mexican Culinary Traditions.

Craftastic Saturdays

Join us for Craftastic Saturdays! This series of creative, hands-on crafts is perfect for young visitors - or the young at heart. Crafts tie into our current exhibits, special events, or the season. Best of all, Craftastic Saturdays are included with regular admission and free for members!
A row of Halloween-themed DIY crafts displayed against an orange background with bats, spiders, webs, and skulls. From left to right: a scarecrow face made from folded paper with googly eyes and an orange hat; a purple bag with black cut-out shapes forming a witch's face; an orange bag with a jack-o'-lantern face and green leaves; a black bag featuring a green spider and white web; and a brown paper bag decorated with colorful autumn leaves.

Toddlers Take the Museum

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On October 11, 2025, enjoy a morning of stories, songs, and crafts at Grey Roots!
Toddlers Take the Museum banner with logos

Fall Lecture Series 2025

We are excited to present our lineup of lectures for the 2025 edition of our Fall Lecture Series. Lectures are held on Tuesdays between October 21 and November 18. Lectures are presented in the Thomas Wheildon Theatre.
Tall tree with vibrant autumn leaves viewed from below, overlaid with an orange banner reading '2025 Fall Lecture Series' and the Grey Roots Museum & Archives logo.