Hispanic Heritage Month began more than 30 years ago, when President Ronald Reagan expanded the nation’s Hispanic Heritage Week. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 through October 15. This year is no different.
Despite COVID-19 throwing a wrench in our plans, there are still a variety of different ways to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. While some of these events have ties to the DFW metroplex, there are others that will be done virtually which will allow you to engage with Hispanic and Latinx communities from all over the world!
| Saltillo Day 2020 El Grito Tuesday, September 15 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM  Enjoy live music straight from Saltillo, Mexico followed by an interactive virtual loteria game. A cooking class on how to prepare a Coahuila specialty, the Discada dish, will also be presented. https://www.austinsaltillo.com/festival-line-up |
| GuateLink Un Enlace al Mundo Maya Tuesday, September 15 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM  Come and virtually celebrate contemporary Guatemalan/Mayan Heritage, traditional music, art, cuisine, and more. 09/15/2020 marks 198 years since Guatemala’s Independence Day; embrace the life and culture of the heart of the Mayan world. www.eventbrite.com/e/guatelink-tickets-113724402750 |
| Viva México Wednesday, September 16 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM  The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center will host its annual Viva México celebration completely virtually, free of charge for all, live streamed on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/events/932454273930586/ |
| Texas Upstander: The Life of Héctor P. García Thursday, September 17 7:00 PM  This virtual event, hosted by The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, will feature Dr. Héctor P. García’s daughter and author of The Inspiring Life of Texan Héctor P. García, Cecilia García Akers. She will talk about Dr. García’s legacy of being committed to social reform, offering low- and no-cost treatment to impoverished patients, setting up the American GI Forum to advocate for equal services for Mexican American veterans, and fighting for equality in education. To secure a ticket to this event, click this link. |
| Sonia De Los Santos Live Concert Saturday, September 19 10:00 AM  Join HITN Learning and Latin Grammy nominee Sonia de Los Santos to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun virtual concert! Mark your calendar and inspire your little ones to learn about their roots! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-with-sonia-de-los-santos-tickets-119198202031 |
| 4th Annual Latino Heritage Concert Saturday, September 19 7:00 PM  DeSoto Parks and Recreation presents the Latino Heritage Virtual Concert starring Havana NRG. Reserve your virtual seat on Facebook and enjoy the show. |
| Centroamericanto Fest Saturday, September 19 7:00 PM  This virtual music festival showcases the music of some of the most influential singer-songwriters from the Central American region. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/centroamericanto-fest-2020-tickets-117609528265 |
| Bad Bunny Livestream Concert Sunday, September 20 5:00 PM  Bad Bunny will perform in an exclusive livestream concert on Univision’s Uforia platform, kicking off the return of the Uforia Music Series. The show, produced by Uforia and Verizon, will be streamed live on Sunday, September 20th at 6:00 p.m. ET, 5:00 p.m. CT. Fans across the country can watch via UforiaMusic.com, Bad Bunny’s YouTube channel, and @UforiaMusic on Twitter and Twitch. |
| Raising Children Who Appreciate Diversity – Bilingual discussion Thursday, September 24 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM  Talking about cultural and social identities with children can be difficult for parents. However, there is no doubt that now, more than ever, these are important topics to discuss with our families if we want to raise culturally aware and inclusive children. Join us for a presentation with Dr. Lorea Martinez, Social Emotional Learning Expert, who will share valuable insights and tools on how to talk with our kids about these necessary topics. Mark your calendar and have your questions ready in English or Spanish! https://www.facebook.com/events/320523492497083 |
| Calle 8 Live Sunday, October 4  The iconic Calle Ocho Music Festival 2020 that was previously cancelled in March will return this year on October 4th as Calle Ocho Live (www.CalleOchoLive.com) #CalleOchoLive, a live stream and broadcast TV Hispanic Heritage Month-themed extravaganza that will feature major music artists, a variety show and many creative surprises. https://calleocholive.com/ |
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on September 15 because Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all share that date as their Independence Day. The people of Mexico and Chile celebrate theirs on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
