Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It’s a great time to celebrate Hispanic heritage with your family and teach your children about the different cultures that co-exist in New York City.
Here’s a roundup of events this Hispanic Heritage Month in New York City!
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Manhattan
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park W., Upper West Side
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2 – 3:30 pm
All ages
Included with admission: $6-24; free for children younger than 5
Learn and create art about different important Hispanic American figures. Create your own mural inspired by the art of Judy Baca, show your support for Earth by decorating your own bandanas like Francisco Vera, and more! And at the end, join a game of la lotería with prizes!
Little Makers Club: Nazca Lines Craft for Hispanic Heritage Month
Macomb’s Bridge Library, 2633 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd., Harlem
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 pm
Ages 5 – 12
Free
This program engages kids in fun, themed experiments, crafts, and interesting adventures, and provides book recommendations related to the activity!
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Week at CMOM
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W 83rd St., Upper West Side
Oct. 3 – 10, Tuesdays – Sundays, 10 am – 5 pm
All ages
$18
Immerse yourself in traditional and contemporary arts, and unleash your creativity with Latinx music, comic-book making, and more!
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month: S.T.E.A.M. Loteria & Piñata Party
125th Street Library, 224 East 125th St., East Harlem
Monday, Oct. 6, 3 – 4 pm
Ages 5 – 12
Free
Play this popular Mexican Bingo game and break a DIY Piñata!
Day of the Dead Celebration
The Hispanic Museum & Library, 13 W 155th St., Washington Heights
Saturday, Oct. 18, 3 – 6 pm
All ages
Advanced registration required
Free
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día de Muertos, a time dedicated to remembering and honoring our loved ones who have passed away. Contribute to the Ofrenda, enjoy art-making activities, and experience a lively musical performance by Linda EPO.
Bronx
Family Storytime and Craft: Hispanic Heritage Month
Clason’s Point Library, 1215 Morrison Ave., Soundview n
Saturday, Sept. 20, 3 pm
Ages 5 and younger
Free
Join the library for songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books in this storytime.
Hispanic Heritage Month – Card Games
Bronx Library Center, 310 E Kingsbridge Road, Fordham Manor
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 4 pm
Ages 13 and older
Free
Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month with card games. Throughout Latin America and Spain, card games have been played for competition or to pass the time. Join the library to pass the time and learn Latin America’s card games.
Fiesta on The Hudson
Wave Hill, 675 W 252nd St., Riverdale
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2 – 5 pm
All ages
Free with $4-$10 admission to the grounds
The Great Lawn transforms into a dance party during this lively celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Host and dance instructor Talia Castro-Pozo guides you through the steps of traditional styles of dance like salsa, samba, and cha-cha. As you master the moves, enjoy live music by Santiago y La Orquesta and take in the magnificent views of the Palisades and Hudson River. All ages and levels of dance experience are welcome.
Movie Day: “Ferdinand” – Hispanic Heritage Month
Hunts Point Library, 877 Southern Boulevard, Longwood
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3:30 pm
Ages 5 – 12
Free
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the library with a screening of Ferdinand! Enjoy some refreshments, arrive on time to participate in the short discussion, and enjoy a collection of works by local writers.
Brooklyn
Dance and Learn Spanish
Leonard Library, 81 Devoe St., Williamsburg
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 3:30 – 4:15 pm
All ages
Free
Through music, body movement, and imagination, participants discover that learning a new language can be a joyful, hands-on adventure.
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company
Sunset Park Library, 5108 Fourth Ave., Sunset Park
Saturday, Sept. 27, noon – 1 pm
All ages
Free
Join students from the Calpulli Community in this presentation of traditional dance and music of Mexico.
Two Puppets, Two Cultures!
Washington Irving Library, 360 Irving Ave., Bushwick
Friday, Oct. 10, 11 – 11:45 am
All ages
Free
Enjoy a bilingual performance that brings together two colorful friends: Sumaq, a curious puppet from the Andes (whose name means “beautiful” in Quechua), and Buddy, a playful puppet from the United States.
30th Annual Panamanian Parade
Parade begins at President St. and Classon Ave., Crown Heights
Saturday, Oct. 11, noon
All ages
Free
Be there for the largest Panamanian parade in the world, outside of the Republic of Panama, to celebrate and honor the leaders, educators, artists, and celebrities who have left a cultural footprint on this nation. The parade features a diverse range of participants, including community organizations, folkloric groups, schools, marching bands, and elected officials from the U.S. and Panamá.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Dancing with Julia
Brooklyn Public Library — Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights
Saturday, Oct. 11, 1 – 2 pm
All ages
Free
Have you ever dreamed of being a drummer, singer, or dancer? Then join the Library to help author and songwriter Raquel M. Ortiz with a puppet production, based on her book, When Julia Danced Bomba / Cuando Julia bailaba bomba. Raquel will teach bomba drumming patterns and songs. Then choreographer José Costas and dancer Emma Manzanares will share bomba dance steps. The program ends with the short film Julia’s Dance, A Bomba Flamenco Bedtime Tale
Queens
Carnaval De La Cultura Latina
Junction Blvd., bet. Roosevelt Ave. and 37th Ave., Corona
Sunday, Sept. 21, 11 am – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Indulge in Latin music, food, and culture in one of the biggest celebrations in New York City!
Queens Hispanic Day Parade
Parade takes place on 37th Ave. from 69th St. to 89th St., Jackson Heights
Sunday, Sept. 21, noon – 3 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate the community’s heritage and diverse culture at this annual parade, which features floats, community groups, local leaders, and more.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Day of the Dead Celebration
Queens Public Library – Briarwood, 85-12 Main St., Briarwood
Saturday, Oct. 11, 3 – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Join this family-oriented Day of the Dead celebration that immerses families in a culturally rich experience. With a crafting workshop, face painting, and a photo booth to capture the moment, this event is designed to educate and entertain attendees of all ages. It is a blend of fun and tradition, inviting families to honor and explore the rich heritage of the Dia de los Muertos in a joyful and engaging way. Supplies are limited. First-come, first-served basis for the first 50 children.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Wepa! Latin Dance
Peninsula, Queens Public Library, 92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Beach
Saturday, Oct. 18, 1 – 2 pm
Ages 6 – 11
Free
Engage your body and your mind by participating in guided listening, rhythmic exercises, body movement, and beginner Salsa (and other Latin dances) instruction! You will learn, laugh, and mambo around your house with a new love for this vast and rich musical culture. A gozar!
Staten Island
Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration
SIUH Community Park, Staten Island Ferry Hawk Stadium, 75 Richmond Terrace, Silver Lake
Saturday, Sept. 20, 1 – 7 pm
All ages
$15
Join Created For You Artists Market and the Staten Island Puerto Rican Alliance for the First Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration at the Staten Island Ferry Hawk Stadium. Celebrate all Hispanic nationalities during Hispanic Heritage Month. Taste variations of delicious foods and enjoy music from 5 different DJs playing sounds from various Latin countries. Shop from local Latin-based businesses and get original pieces of art, jewelry, accessories, handcrafted items, and more. Meet and greet local artists and entrepreneurs showcase their products and services. Backpack giveaway for kids. Must register for the giveaway while supplies last.
Hispanic Heritage Day
Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave., Richmondtown
Sunday, Sept. 28, 11 am – 4 pm
All ages
$10; $5 ages 6-11; free for children 5 and younger
Join Historic Richmond Town in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a day of special programs in New York City’s living history village. In the 3rd County Courthouse, the renowned Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will present a thrilling and informative performance of traditional dance mixed with storytelling and folklore. Visit historic houses and trade shops, which will feature demonstrations of recipes highlighting cuisine from across the Hispanic and Latinx communities, and demonstrations of weaving and broom making.
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