Tomorrow begins a month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage, laguage, art, dance all around Greater Boston. These are some ways to inform and involve yourself. Check back frequently between September 15 and October 15 for more event details.
- Resources from the National Museum of the American Latino: “While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more.” Resources here.
- National Hispanic Heritage Month: The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Explore here.
- National Archives celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrations of moments and movements in Hispanic/Latine history. Learn more here.
- Boston Public Library Events: Across multiple branches, BPL hosts author talks, storytimes, cultural workshops, and booklist curation throughout the month. Check out the new booklist and special events.
- Hispanic Heritage Film Series (Connolly Branch, Jamaica Plain): Free screenings highlighting Latinx filmmakers, stories, and documentaries across September and October. Hispanic Heritage Month Films.
- Community Cultural Celebrations (Dorchester): A mix of free outdoor block parties, live music, dance performances, and food markets honoring Latin American cultures. Free and ticketed events all month long in Dorchester.
- Merengue at Sunset sponsored by Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA): Join IBA at La CASA Friday September 18 at 7pm as Manguera Band (@manguerastudio) brings the energy and irresistible rhythms of live merengue to the stage.
- Festival Viva México Boston (East Boston – Sept 19): Organized by the Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) featuring authentic cuisine, traditional dance, live music, and family-friendly activities. Festival Viva México Boston.
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Fenway Park (Thursday, Sept 24): Special theme night hosted by the Red Sox with cultural pre-game performances and custom gear packages. Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Fenway Park
- CineFest Boston Latino 2026 Season Kick-off!: Welcome to CineFest Latino Boston FREE Community Screening! Join us for a night of Latinx short films at ZUMIX. Thursday, 9/24 at 7pm. Learn more here.
- Museum of Science Celebration (Saturday, Sept 26): Interactive activities, guest speakers, spotlighting Hispanic and Latinx contributions to STEM, and bilingual programming. Event details.
- Masacote Dance(Tuesday, Sept 29): Salsa Masacote is an Afro-Latin dance and music company empowering others to freely express themselves. Learn to dance with the expert teachers from Salsa Masacote! They visit campus on September 29. ¡A bailar!
- Boston Landmarks Orchestra Community Concert (Friday, Oct 2): Free concert at Chelsea High School featuring classical works by Latin American and European composers alongside local youth musicians. Free community concert at Chelsea High School.
- One Night in Alosha (October 4): One Night in Alosha is an immersive Afro-Latin cultural experience blending music, dance, theater, folklore, & more at Boston City Hall Plaza on Sunday, October 4.
- Yarumi González Showcase (Cambridge – Wednesday, Oct 7): Artist-in-Residence exhibition showcasing visual art and storytelling around Hispanic cultural identity. Yarumi González: Artist in Residence Showcase in Cambridge October 7.
- Dramos Presents Global Flow Podcast (Any time): What does it take to become the first, and what changes for everyone who comes after you? Dramos kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with the stories of Bad Bunny, Rita Moreno, Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez, and Roberto Clemente. Listen here.
- Otoño Tunes Playlist (Any time): Top hits and timeless classics from all around the world. Link to Spotify.
- History Channel Resources (Any time): A curated collection of articles and stories that explore the history of U.S. Hispanic and Latinx communities
- Poesías de Amy M. Alvarez (Any time): Poet, educator and scholar, Amy M. Alvarez visits MA during Hispanic and LatinX Heritage month. Her work focuses on race, ethnicity, gender, place, and social justice. Learn more and read featured works here.