Hispanic Heritage Month is coming up from September 15 to October 15, and given that 30% of DFW’s population is Hispanic, you can bet that a lot is going on across Dallas and Fort Worth to celebrate! We’ve rounded up some events around DFW that all ages can enjoy and commemorate the achievements and contributions of Latinx, Hispanic, and Latino-identified communities!
Updated September 2025
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
The month came to be because September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Additionally, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on the 16th and 18th, respectively. Lastly, Día de la Raza or “Day of the Races,” a Latin American celebration, takes place on October 12th!
DFW HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS
Photo courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
The Dallas Arboretum’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The Dallas Arboretum’s 8th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will honor all things Hispanic culture, from food to music and more! Shop a massive market of local vendors, see live cooking demonstrations, dance to live music, and indulge in local eats. Don’t miss the main event: the Quinceañera Fashion Show!
Date & time: September 13th & 14th from 9am to 5pm
Location: Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Price: Free with garden admission
White Rock | Directions
2025 VIVA DALLAS!
Join the City of Dallas for a Mexican Independence Festival, Grito, and Procession in the heart of Downtown! City Hall will come alive with music, arts and crafts, spirits and ales, Mexican street food, and mariachi performances, with the main event being the procession!
Date & time: September 13th from 4pm to 10pm
Location: City Hall Plaza
Price: Free
Downtown | Directions
¡Celebramos! Latin American Flag Parade
Kicking off the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Hispanic Heritage Month event series is the main event – the Latin American Flag Parade! Watch the lively parade, see live mariachi performances, take authentic cuisine from Gordo’s Mexican Cocina, Mama Lama, and Fair Food trucks, and dance to beats from DJ Alexander Mejia.
Date & time: September 13th from 10am to 1pm
Location: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Price: Free
Fort Worth | Directions
¡Celebramos! Tequila-Rita Festival
Experience late night at the Botanic Garden at the Tequila-Rita Festival, back for its third year of eats, drinks, and dancing! Indulge in unlimited beverages, with featured cocktails from La Pulga, a Fort Worth-based tequila maker, plus food from food truck vendors, including Gordo’s Mexican Cocina and La Bandida Street Food – all included in your ticket price! Plus, hear live music from DJ Alexander Mejia and local band Quimikoz Del Son. This event is 21+.
Date & time: September 13th from 8pm to midnight
Location: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Price: $50
Fort Worth | Directions
¡Celebramos! September Mariposa Market
Head to this beautiful garden in Cowtown for an outdoor market highlighting Hispanic vendors and businesses, organized by Wandering Roots Markets! You’ll find a little bit of everything, from clothes to gifts, with an emphasis on handmade goods and sustainable products.
Date & time: September 13th & 14th from 10am to 3pm
Location: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Price: Free with garden admission
Fort Worth | Directions
For The Culture 5K
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with 5k along Jefferson Boulevard, with pop-ups from local Hispanic-owned vendors!
Date & time: September 14th from 8am to 12pm
Location: Oak Cliff Cultural Center
Price: Free
Oak Cliff | Directions
Photo courtesy of Visit Fort Worth
Fiestas Patrias Celebration and Parade in the Stockyards
Celebrate Latin culture and Western flair in the Fort Worth Stockyards! This over-the-top parade will feature entertainment galore: Mariachi music, performances from Ballet Folklorico, dozens of floats, and, in true Fort Worth fashion, Charros, Escaramuzas, and dancing horses. After the parade, stay for more music and dancing, educational booths, pop-ups from local vendors, and more!
Date & time: September 14th
Location: Fort Worth Stockyards
Price: Free
Fort Worth | Directions
Jenni Rivera Paint and Sip
This one’s for the Jenni Rivera fans – paint your own printed picture of the beloved singer, while you enjoy brunch and sip champagne. You’ll also get step-by-step instructions on how to create your masterpiece!
Date & time: September 14th from 1pm to 3pm
Location: The Shops At RedBird
Price: $40
Southwest Dallas | Directions
¡Fiesta! A Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Head to the Dallas Public Library for a free, family-friendly celebration featuring crafts, vendors, and a Hispanic Heritage Month scavenger hunt complete with prizes! Plus, enjoy a special ballet folklórico dance performance from Ollimpaxqui Ballet Company.
Date & time: September 18th from 6pm to 8pm
Location: Preston Royal Branch Library
Price: Free
Preston Hollow | Directions
Hispanic Heritage Cooking
Dive into the history and flavors of traditional dishes from Latin American culture at this free cooking class! Each of the four classes will celebrate a different culture and dish: corn tortillas and tacos from Mexico, pupusas de queso y frijoles from El Salvador, Baleadas from Honduras, and arepas con carne molida from Colombia.
Date & time: September 18th & 25th & October 2nd & 9th from 6pm to 7:30pm
Location: Mountain Creek Branch Library
Price: Free, registration required
Southwest Dallas | Directions
Photo courtesy of AT&T Performing Arts Center
Latinidad Festival
Join the AT&T Performing Arts Center for their fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, featuring music, shopping, and eats galore! The festival highlights dozens of Latinx-owned businesses from DFW and beyond, with vendors selling everything from handcrafted goods to authentic cuisines. Plus, see live performances like the Latinidad parade, Ballet Folklrico Alegre, DJ AMARIS, and Havana NRG closing the night with a dance party!
Date & time: September 20th at 6pm
Location: Strauss Square
Price: Free
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Hispanic Heritage Month at the DMA
One of the biggest hubs for arts and culture in the metroplex is hosting a full day of festivities! Enjoy live Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Bachata music, docent-led tours highlighting Latin art, a special screening of The Mourning Of, a film by Merced Elizondo, and themed art-making activities!
Date & time: September 20th from 11am to 5pm
Location: Dallas Museum of Art
Price: Free
Arts District | Directions
Latina Forever Market
Join Eloisa’s VIP Markets for a lively celebration of Latina culture! This family-friendly market will feature dozens of Latinx-owned businesses selling eats, drinks, artisan goods, and more. Plus, there will be a kids’ corner with activities for all ages!
Date & time: September 20th from 6pm to 10pm
Location: Main Street Garden Park
Price: Free
Downtown | Directions
Make Your Own Sugar Skulls
Bring the whole fam along to this fun arts and craft activity, where you’ll learn about the sugar skulls of Mexico and create your own to take home with you!
Date & time: September 23rd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Hampton-Illinois Branch Library
Price: Free, registration required
Oak Cliff | Directions
Latino Music Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out to any genre of Latin music, whether your fave is salsa, reggaetón, rancheras, bachata, cumbia, or Latin pop! No experience needed, just bring your voice and belt your heart out to Selena, Bad Bunny, Juan Gabriel, and more!
Date & time: September 25th from 6pm to 7:30pm
Location: Oak Lawn Branch Library
Price: Free
Oak Lawn | Directions
Photo courtesy of Cara Mía Theatre
6th Annual Latinidades Festival & Symposium
Join Cara Mía Theatre and the Latino Cultural Center in a celebration of all Latinx music, dance, comedy, and more! The two-week-long festival will feature over ten unique events, with performers from Mexico City, Puerto Rico, Spain, the United States, and more. From moving theatrical performances and laugh-out-loud comedy, to chef dinners and an educational Symposium, there’s truly something for everyone!
Date & time: September 27th through October 12th
Location: Latino Cultural Center
Price: Varies
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