An excellent season to get ready for the best festivities of the year, do you already know what to do in October? Celebrate Janal Pixan in the most original and authentic ways, rediscover your roots, and take the time to observe all that there is to to enjoy. Would you like to see the events and promotions of the month?
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Weather in Yucatán in October
October is the month where you can really feel the stations change in Yucatán. Between the beginning and the end of the month there’s a noticeable shift in the daily average temperatures: the highs go from 34ºC to 32ºC (94ºF to 89ºF), and the lows, from 24º to 21º (75ºF to 70ºF).
Keep in mind October is the second rainiest month of the year (just after September). This means not only is it a good idea to always bring an umbrella or rainjacket, but your perception of temperature can change. The days feel hotter, and the nights, cooler. Always carry water for hydration, use ample sunscreen, and wear protective clothing (including hats).
Finally, remember that hurricane season in Yucatán runs from June to November. September and October have historically been the busiest months for bigger storms in the region; should a tropical system—whether a depression or a full-blown hurricane—head our way, expect changes to normal life in Yucatán, including port closures and shifts in business hours. Stay updated on official announcements throughout your visit—you’ll always find the latest updates on our social media.
Events in Yucatán in October
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS AT THE PALACIO CANTÓN MUSEUM
The Palacio Cantón Museum’s newest exhibition is “Donde la ceniza quiso ser nido (Where Ash Wanted to Be a Nest)”, a powerful collection of photogravures that explores the relationship between loss and memory through visual language. The exhibit transforms remnants into visual memory, landscapes into archives, and the gaze into a political act, poetically evoking what burns away and what endures. You can visit this exhibit along with the museum’s two other current exhibitions: “Ek Chuah, Trade Among the Maya” and “Palacio Cantón: Witness to History.” General admission is $95 pesos.
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER: TOH BIRD FESTIVAL
If birdwatching is your thing, October brings a series of activities you can’t miss with the Toh Bird Festival. Every month they surprise with unique events, and this one is no exception. On October 8, there will be a special tour for seniors at the “Roger Orellana” Regional Botanical Garden. On October 10, enjoy the 12th Migratory Bird Festival at the Educazoo Tower in Parque Zoológico del Centenario. And on October 11, the agenda is packed: the children’s activity “Painting and Flying” at CICY Mérida, PajareARTE dedicated to female birds at the Cuxtal Ecological Reserve, and the October Big Day, a global birdwatching and conservation event, taking place in Xocén. For more details on these activities,, visit their Facebook page: Festival de las Aves TOH.
1 - 4 DE OCTUBRE: FESTIVAL DE JAZZ MÉRIDA
OCTOBER 1 - 4: MÉRIDA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Does jazz make your foot tap to the sound of trumpets and saxophones? Then you won’t want to miss the Mérida Jazz Festival. This new initiative, part of UNESCO’s Learning Cities program, aims to enrich and diversify the city’s musical offerings. For four days, you’ll be able to enjoy free performances and activities that bring the world of jazz closer to everyone. Don’t miss it! Find out more on our website.
OCTOBER 4: INDIE FEST YUCATÁN 2025
Indie Fest Yucatán is back with a brand-new edition full of energy and great music. Starting at 5 pm, the stage will light up with independent acts ranging from electronic and hyperpop to blues, garage, and much more. Get ready to enjoy performances by Tanúbela, Menguers, Krayon, Slowdays, Luisa Almaguer, and many more artists who are sure to ignite the night. The event takes place at the Club de Leones de Mérida, grab your tickets at www.boletopolis.com. Don’t miss this alternative space where creativity and music come together to amplify the voices of these artists.
OCTOBER 4, 11, AND 18: LITERARY STROLLS
Experience a unique event that brings together cinema and literature to reflect on the identity and memory of the city. At this film club/workshop, Mapeos y memorias de La Siempreviva will be screened. Afterward, participants will explore texts and express their own ideas through writing. The event will take place at Centro Cultural del Sur, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. There’s no attendance limit, so don’t miss it!
OCTOBER 4 - 22: CONCERTS IN MÉRIDA
This October, Mérida welcomes a fantastic lineup of artists ready to light up the city with their voices and rhythms.
- On the 4 at 8:30 pm, Rich Mafia, the duo formed by Alemán and Gera MX, will set the stage on fire at Foro GNP Seguros with their rhymes.
- On the 10, Enjambre will delight their fans at the Coca Cola Auditorium La Isla Mérida at 9 pm.
- A week later, on the 17, Caifanes will take over Foro GNP, bringing back the classics of rock in Spanish at 9 pm.
- Finally, on the 22, Argentine singer Cazzu will close out the month with her unmistakable style, also at Foro GNP, at 8:30 pm.
OCTOBER 12: BOKOBÁ RACE, THE ORIGIN OF THE CONFIDANT CHAIRS
Surely, during your time in Yucatán, you’ve come across the famous sillas confidentes (confidant chairs), those iconic double chairs that invite people to sit face to face and chat.
Well, the town of Bokobá, birthplace of this beloved Yucatecan symbol, is paying tribute with a very special race on October 12.
There will be 5 k and 10 k distances for adults, as well as a children’s race with routes adapted to each age group.
Signing up starts at $150 pesos (adults, without T-shirt), and $30 pesos (children), available through October 9 at www.vivedeporte.mx.
A perfect plan to run, have fun, and celebrate a unique tradition of Yucatán!
OCTOBER 16 - 19: MEXICAN TEXTILE ART GATHERING
From October 16 to 19, the Siglo XXI Convention Center will host the Mexican Textile Art Gathering. For four days, more than 300 artisans from across the country will showcase their talent through fashion shows, workshops, talks, performances, textile sales, and much more. It’s the perfect opportunity to get closer to Mexican folk art, meet its creators, and discover unique pieces that tell stories in every thread. There will also be activities for all ages and a delicious selection of traditional cuisine. Admission is free, and opening hours are from 11 am to 10 pm. Don’t miss it!
OCTOBER 17 - 19: OKTOBERFEST YUCATÁN 2025
From October 17 to 19, one of Mérida’s favorite celebrations returns: Oktoberfest Yucatán 2025. This German-inspired festival, designed for the whole family, brings together the best of its gastronomy, live music, and of course, the classic German beer that cannot be missed.
The event will take place at Deportivo Rogers Hall, with tickets available at www.tusboletos.mx. Daily admission is $250 pesos for adults and $150 pesos for children. An unmissable experience to enjoy the flavor and joy of Oktoberfest in Mérida.
OCTOBER 22 AND 23: SIETE VECES ADIÓS IN MÉRIDA
This month, Mérida once again welcomes major theatrical productions, and one of the most anticipated is the musical Siete Veces Adiós, which will be staged on October 22 and 23 at the Armando Manzanero Theater. The play portrays, over the course of seven years, the different stages a couple goes through, becoming a mirror of 21st-century relationships. Aimed at teenagers and adults, it is a moving love letter that blends music, drama, and reflection. Tickets start at $680 pesos and are available at www.tusboletos.mx
OCTOBER 25 – NOVEMBER 2: THE 2025 FESTIVAL OF THE SOULS
The most anticipated season for many Yucatecos has arrived, bringing with it one of the most iconic festivals of the year: the Festival of the Souls. Over several days, Yucatecan traditions intertwine with expressions from other regions of México in a full agenda of activities you won’t want to miss. The highlight will be Paseo de las Ánimas (The Souls’ Parade) on October 31, an experience that draws locals and visitors alike year after year. But that’s not all, many more activities await to surprise you and invite you to celebrate the memory of our dearly departed. Find out how to fully enjoy the Festival de las Ánimas —and live to tell the tale— .
Traditional Fairs in October
In Yucatán, traditional fiestas are a showcase of religious syncretism, blending elements from Catholicism with pre-Hispanic beliefs.
These festivities usually begin with the "bajada" of the saint—that is, moving its image from its usual place in the church to make it accessible for the faithful to view. Days later, the fiesta officially kicks off with the vaquería, a traditional celebration where people dance jarana to the live music of an orchestra.
Dancers from all over the Península attend the vaquerías to show off their moves, elegantly dressed in their traditional attire. On the days that follow the vaquería, there are often popular dances.
Throughout the celebration, you'll also find carnival rides for children, food stalls, and various attractions, along with processions, bullfighting activities, fireworks, and lots of noise. The following list includes the period in which celebrations take place when it has been confirmed as we go to print; otherwise, the patron saint’s festivity is listed. Check our website for the dates of vaquerías and popular dances.
Subincancab (Timucuy)
October 16–20 and 25–26
(Our Lady of Fátima)
Hocabá
October 4
(Saint Francis of Assisi)
Kantunil
Through October 5
(Saint Francis of Assisi)
Teabo
October 2–6
(Saint Francis of Assisi)
To learn more check out Everything you need to know about the Gremios in Yucatán or the Calendar of Fiestas and Fairs in Yucatán with the list for the whole year.
Check out what some local businesses (advertisers in Yucatán Today) are offering this month
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A SATURDAY FULL OF MUSIC AND MYSTERY AT MEL
On Saturday, October 25, the library invites you to a day packed with activities. In the morning, at 10 am, we’ll have Cuarteto Yucatán: String Concert for Kids, a concert specially designed so families and children can enjoy and understand classical and contemporary pieces in an atmosphere inspired by Día de Muertos and Halloween. The performance will take place in the library’s courtyard, and registration is required due to limited seating.
In the afternoon, from 5 to 9 pm, the much-anticipated MEL Spooky Bazaar returns, featuring crafts, decorations, visual arts, fashion, jewelry, second-hand items, as well as food and drinks. This nighttime edition promises to be truly Spooktacular. Costumes are more than welcome and, in fact, highly recommended!
Register here: https://meridaenglishlibrary.com/register
Throughout October, we’ll also continue with our regular and seasonal activities:
- Conversations with Friends (Language Exchange Group): Mondays, 7 – 9 pm
- Trova Guitar Workshop: Mondays, 10 am
- Tai Ji Lessons: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 am
- Gorro Group (Knitting): Tuesdays 14 & 28, 9:30 am
- Prose and Poetry (Open mic): Tuesday 21, 6:15 pm
- Spanish Classes: Wednesdays & Fridays, from 4 pm
- Poetry Writing Workshop: Wednesdays, 9:30 am
- Mérida Writers Group: Wednesdays 8 & 22, 9:30 am
- MEL Wine Tasting: Thursday 16, 7 pm
- Fiction and Friends (Book club): Thursday 30, 10 am
- Pilates: Fridays, 11 am
- Storytime: Saturdays 13 & 27, 10 am
- Bingo Night (Oktoberfest edition): Saturday 18, 7 pm
https://meridaenglishlibrary.com/
First published in Yucatán Today print and digital magazine no. 454, in October 2025.
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