Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

August 29, 2025

From September 15 to October 15, we honor and celebrate the rich cultural tapestry, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic communities. This is a time to recognize the resilience, creativity, and diversity that have shaped our nation’s history and continue to enrich our lives today.

Join us in the celebrations by exploring Hispanic art, music, cuisine, literature, and history.

Sat, Sept 20 • 2-3pm | Heller Nature Center

Amazing Alebrijes

Let your imagination take flight with Alebrijes from Nature, a hands-on workshop where art, culture, and the natural world come together. Inspired by the rich Mexican tradition of crafting alebrijes—brightly colored, fantastical creatures—create your own unique animals using materials found in nature.

Ages 6+

Price: $14

Fri, Oct 10 • 6:30-8pm | Heller Nature Center

Campfire Folklore & Churros

Join us around the Campfire and listen to tales of Hispanic Folklore. Learn some Spanish words and create a folktale of your own, while we enjoy some campfire churros.

Ages: 2+

Price: $12

Sun, Oct 19 • 10-11:15am | Heller Nature Center

Matchbox Ofrendas

Tiny Altars, Big Meaning
Discover the power of remembrance through miniature art.
In this creative, hands-on workshop, participants will design and build their own Matchbox Ofrendas—small, personal altars inspired by the traditions of Día de los Muertos. Using matchboxes as your canvas, you’ll honor a loved one, memory, or idea with symbolic decorations, miniature offerings, and heartfelt creativity. One ofrenda per family.

Ages: 6+

Price: $6

Save the Date!

Sat, Nov 1 • 1-3pm | Park Fitness

FREE! Dia De Los Muertos

Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future, and Bridging Our Communities

Join us for a vibrant day of traditional dance, music, and family-friendly fun! This freeall-ages event will feature:

  • Live music
  • Dance performances
  • Hands-on activities and crafts
  • Sugar skull face painting

Would you like to honor a loved one? You’re invited to contribute to our community ofrenda (altar). To include a photo, please contact Jessica Soto at [email protected] or bring a printed picture to the event.

Registration is not required for this free event.

All ages