Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and recognizes the vibrant history, cultures, and traditions of Latino people throughout the world.
Here are a few ways to celebrate:
Noche Mexicana and Kermes Latina
5-9 p.m. Sept. 14, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 15, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road
On the first night, celebrate Mexican culture with traditional cuisine like pozole, tamales, tacos, and more. For the second night, dig into Colombian, Salvadorian, Honduran, Peruvian, Puerto Rican, and Venezuelan cuisine and enjoy a raffle, games, and more activities. DJ Pana will mix tunes for traditional dancing on both nights.
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Programming
EVPL, in collaboration with Centro Latino + Americano, hosts a pinata contest at its Central branch throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. Library visitors to EVPL Red Bank can make Guatemalan worry dolls (a brightly knit toy traditionally given to comfort children) from 4-5 p.m. Sept. 16 and play Loteria, a Mexican game similar to bingo, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 19, or 5-6 p.m. Oct. 2 at EVPL West. EVPL Red Bank hosts an all-day Día de los Muertos-themed Sticker by Number on Oct. 10, where guests help to complete an image with 2,300 stickers. A Frida Kahlo-esque self-portrait painting class will be hosted at EVPL Oaklyn from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 24. EVPL West’s Día de Los Muertos event is 2-6 p.m. Nov. 2 with food, dancing, crafts, and more.
Fiesta Evansville
11 a.m. -6 p.m. Oct. 13, Wesselman Park, 551 N. Boeke Road
The region’s largest Latino festival celebrates 10 years of growth with performances and live entertainment, cultural exhibits, international food booths, and parades.
2024 Día de los Muertos Celebration
4-7 p.m. Nov. 2, Central Park, 101 S. Main St., Henderson, Kentucky
Remember the lives of those who have passed away and honor their legacies through music, dancing, crafts, food, and a parade at this annual event.