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.
In partnership with the Highland Park Public Library, join us in the celebrations by exploring Hispanic art, music, cuisine, literature, and history.
Heller Nature Center
In this session, inspired by the Mexican art of making paper from traditional fibers, we will use recycled paper, natural materials, and paint to make our own amate (ah-MAH-tay) paintings come to life!
Ages 6+
Price: $13
Highland Park Public Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making this tasty birria dish at home. Includes a sample of some spices and the recipe. While supplies last. Visit the Adult Services Desk. (Bilingual Program)
Heller Nature Center
Join us around the Campfire and listen to tales of Hispanic Folklore. Learn some Spanish words and create a folktale of your own, all while enjoying some churros.
All ages
Price: $13
Highland Park Public Library
Join us for a bilingual family storytime! Enjoy stories and songs in Spanish, English, or both! Join us in the Activity Room.
Highland Park Public Library
Practice your art skills by decorating a Mexican Sugar Skull! All materials will be provided while supplies last.
For all ages; children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Join us at the lower-level Meeting Room. (Bilingual Program).
Highland Park Public Library
The panelists will share their journey in starting a business in Highland Park, as well as their expertise, challenges, and support from the community. Join us in the auditorium. (Bilingual Program).
Highland Park Public Library
Enjoy a hot soup while we discuss the book “Caldo de Pollo Para el Alma.” Bring a recipe to share as we build a communal recipe book which you will take at the end of the session.
Join us at the lower-level Meeting Room.
Register with Diana at 847.432.0216 ext. 147 (Program in Spanish)
Heller Nature Center
Let’s play Lotería! This traditional Mexican game of brightly colored cards is easy to play if you’re familiar with Bingo. Kids and adults alike will have fun matching pictures, learning (or remembering) the Spanish names, and shouting ¡Lotería! when they win!
All ages
Price: $13
Recreation Center of Highland Park
Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future and Bridging Our Communities! Join us for a day of traditional dance and music, art projects and sugar skull face painting.
Registration is not required for this free event.
All ages
