D.C.
Thursday, September 12th, 4-5 p.m. Join this delightful retelling by Carmen Agra Deedy that will bring to life the characters of Martina, Abuela, Don Gallo, Don Cerdo, Don Largarto and Perez. After, make a project inspired by the story! This West End Neighborhood Library event is intended for children 5-8.
Saturday, September 14th, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Make your own book inspired by Latin American cartoneras and meet staff from the Library of Congress’ Hispanic Division. Also get connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts and a guide to using Library resources at home. This event will take place at the Thomas Jefferson Building Great Hall.
September 27th & 28th, 7 p.m.-3 a.m. Back for all the older kids who are allowed to stay up. The festival will take place in all eight wards with different activations on each night, bringing an immense variety of visual and performing arts to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including local businesses and restaurants. This is a chance to find your local Hispanic and Latino community’s artistic contributions to our history and culture!
Saturday, September 28th, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Join the Hispanic Heritage Month fiesta in the Kogod Courtyard at the National Portrait Gallery! Back by popular demand, Lil’ Libros are returning for another celebration for all ages. Learn about Latinx trailblazers with vibrant portraits and the Lil’ Libros book series The Life of/La Vida de during this day of art, dancing, museum tours, story times, book signings and more.
September 28th & 29th, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. An annual celebration highlighting the Latino culture throughout the D.C. Metro area. As Latinos become the fastest growing group in D.C., the festival grows with them as a lively and vibrant festival commemorating their cultural heritage and embracing the spirit of unity and diversity. Fiesta D.C. will take place surrounding Pennsylvania Avenue between 7th NW & 3rd St.
Maryland
Friday, September 13th, 5:30-7 p.m. Make culturally inspired crafts, enjoy open play and dance to some favorite bilingual songs. End the night with a lovely story before you go home and tuck in for sweet dreams! Admission is per family and includes a large cheese pizza and juice, so dinner is taken care of too. Casey Community Center, Gaithersburg.
Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join College Park Aviation Museum for an unforgettable free festival featuring Latina pioneers in aviation and a cultural celebration! Enjoy demos and children’s activities, food, community art, bilingual story time, author meet and greets and giveaways while supplies last. Cap off the afternoon with a 3 p.m. concert performance.
Sunday, September 15th, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Music, live entertainment, delicious ethnic food, artisan and food vendors, children and teen area, carnival games, exhibitors and much more! This event will be held at Lane Manor Splash Park in Hyattsville. Free entrance and parking!
September 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your family to celebrate the outdoors and the Anacostia River! Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, entertainment, delicious food, fishing demos, live animals, and free boat rides and giveaways. Bladensburg Waterfront Park.
Saturday, September 28th, 4-4:45 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Wheaton Library. Amor y Luz will share Latin American folk songs with you and your children. Tickets will be handed out, first-come first-served, at the information desk 15 minutes before the program.
Tuesday, October 1st, 6-7 p.m. At Fairmount Heights Library, come and have fun with author Isha M. Renta as she introduces kids to the exciting world of bomba music! Isha will show how the bomba drum works and share its special story. Kids will also enjoy a reading of Sofia and Her Bomba Drum, making it a perfect mix of music, stories and fun for children ages 4-8. Presented by the Prince George’s County Latino Advisory Board.
Sunday, October 13th, 2-5 p.m. A FREE, family-friendly event at Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, including an art exhibition of artist Silvia Martínez (Puerto Rico) exhibit Icons, Idioms and Myth, live music, dancing, arts & craft activities for children and light refreshments.
Virginia
Fairfax County Library offers a month of family-friendly celebrations like Mucha Música! – A Musical Journey Through Latin America with Cantaré, story times, yarn doll craft (worry dolls, also named trouble dolls or muñecas quitapenas), Paint Like Frida for ages 12-18, making papel picado tissue paper designs, a showing of the movie Coco, creating Mexican paper flower crowns, mariachi and more! Various locations in county library system.
September 27, 5-9 p.m. Showcasing the rich tapestry of Latin American art, food, and culture in Arlington County, providing a platform for local artists, chefs and performers to share their talents and traditions with the public. Live music, dance, spoken word, kids’ activities and more! Arlington Mill Community Center.
Saturday, September 28th, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Highlighting the culture, food, music and arts of the Manassas and D.C. metro area’s Latin American communities! With live music, dance performances, diverse foods and other fun activities for the entire family, you don’t want to miss this at the Harris Pavilion.
Sunday, September 29th, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Reading, singing and craft in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Ages 5 – 12. Registration required at the link above. City of Fairfax Regional Library.
October 5 @ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Prepare to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the vibrant diversity of our community! This year’s festivities will feature a day packed with music, dance, authentic cuisine, engaging activities and more. Free. Culmore Community Library (Woodrow Wilson Library) in Falls Church.
Saturday, October 12th, 1-3 p.m. Live music, crafts, face painting and food in Alexandria! The fiesta will take place outside in Beatley Central Library’s beautiful Reading Garden. All ages and no registration required.
