Jardín de las Catrinas
September 15 – November 2, 2026
Created by San Antonio artist, Regina Moya, each Catrina is inspired by nature, Mexican traditions, and refranes—traditional sayings that share wisdom passed down through generations.
| Location |
San Antonio Botanical Garden |
| Cost | Included with admission and membership |
September–October
- Sunday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday : 8 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Members can enter beginning at 7 a.m. daily
Come later in the day to see the Catrinas in a whole new light. Special event nights may include additional extended hours.
November
- Daily: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Members can enter beginning at 8 a.m. daily
Tradition Takes Root
The Garden’s Día de los Muertos celebration began in 2023 with 10,000 marigolds.
In 2025, SABG also worked with Moya and botanical artist Layni Langham to create Nana Echeri, a 16-foot-tall living Catrina. Her skirt featured more than 100 living plants, and she quickly became a visitor favorite.
Regina Moya is a Mexican writer, illustrator, and public artist based in San Antonio. Her work celebrates culture, memory, and the stories that connect us. She is known for her colorful murals, sculptures, and Día de los Muertos artwork throughout San Antonio.
For Jardín de las Catrinas, Moya brings her love of storytelling and Mexican heritage to eight monumental Catrina sculptures. Some stand up to 16 feet tall and incorporate hundreds of living plants, creating artwork that grows and changes with the seasons.
Moya’s work invites us to see culture, nature, and family wisdom in new ways.
Coffee House Crafts: Paint Swap
¡Celebrando!
Painting with a Hike: Catrinas
Build Your Own Memory Journal
Thursdays, September 17 – October 31 | 9 – 10 a.m.
Get to know the stories behind the Catrinas on a guided walk through the Garden.
Free with admission or SABG membership
