Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in The Palm Beaches
Celebrate the contributions and influences of the Hispanic communities in Palm Beach County!
National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized each year across the United States from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. There are many ways to celebrate the contributions and influences of the Hispanic communities in The Palm Beaches throughout the year, but in September and October, don’t miss out on these festive and educational events!
Spanish Conversation Group – Sept. 7, 21
Join this informal conversation group every first and third Wednesday of the month to practice your Spanish language fluency. A facilitator will bring topics and discussion questions to get the conversation flowing. Intermediate Spanish skills are required. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Time: 2 – 3 pm.
Location: Salento Coffee Shop, 1st Floor, 470 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Family Storytime Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month – Sept. 14
The Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach is organizing an educational event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Bilingual Storytime! For families with children up to 5 years old. Join Ms. Claudia for music and movement, songs, rhymes, art, and of course, great books in Spanish and English. Space is limited, and in-person sign-up begins in KidSpace at 9:30 am. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.
Time: 10-10:45 am.
Location: Auditorium, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Luis Manuel & The Charambo Band | Classic Salsa & Cuban Son – Sept. 15
This special Clematis by Night event will feature Luis Manuel and The Charambo Band. Considered one of the best big Salsa bands in Florida, the band includes 8 highly talented musicians performing Classic Salsa with a touch of Cuban Son, and more. You may bring blankets and chairs.
Location: Great Lawn, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
“Going Places” Exhibit by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County – Sept. 15 - Dec. 30
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County celebrates Hispanic Heritage by bringing attention to the achievements of Palm Beach County’s Hispanic community leaders. The exhibit “Going Places” looks at the lives of nine heroes of the local Hispanic and Latino community, four of whom will participate in a Panel Discussion on Sept. 28. The other five featured in the exhibit are Rolando Chang Barrero, owner of The Box Gallery; The Caridad Center; Adriana Gonzalez, Esq. of Gonzalez & Cartwright, P.A.; The Reyes Family, owners of Havana Restaurant; and Dina Rubio, owner of Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine and Social Club. The exhibit is presented in English and Spanish through December 30, 2022.
Museum Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 am-4 pm, Sunday–Closed.
Location: Historical Society of Palm Beach County, 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Raul Gallimore y Su Orquestra Inmensidad – Sept. 17
With all of their greatest hits from the Fania Records days, Raul Gallimore y Su Orquesta Inmensidad will take you down memory lane where it all began. The band will play some of the best tunes from the 80s & 90s from NY Palladium, remembering the days when the Orquesta Inmensidad was the first to create what was identified as “Erotic Salsa.” The band’s most recent production is called Positivo, released in 2019 and contains 8 songs, mostly originals.
Time: 8-10 pm
Tickets: $40 – $45. Buy tickets here.
Location: Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
Salsa Palooza at The Kravis Center – Sept. 17
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and National Dance Day with an evening of salsa hits at the Kravis Center for The Performing Arts! SalsaPalooza presents salsa musicians: Charlie Cruz, Norberto Vélez of NG2 and headliner Andy Montañez, “El Godfather de la Salsa” and veteran member of legendary El Gran Combo. With Special Guest Robert Vilera!
Tickets start at $30. Buy tickets here.
Location: Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Mikey's Hotswing Latin Band – Sept. 17
The City of Wellington honors Hispanic Heritage Month with a free event on September 17 from 6 pm to 10 pm. The International Latin tropical band will perform cover and original music with a Latin twist starting from 7:30 pm. Bring your own blankets or chairs for seating!
Food trucks on site from 6 pm!
Location: Village Park Athletics Complex, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL 33414. The sound stage will be located directly behind the Village Park Gymnasium adjacent to Field 2. Food trucks will be located in the parking lot area between Fields 2 and 5.
Hispanic Heritage Story Time & Yoga, Sept. 17
The Square in West Palm Beach is teaming up with Si Merci to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Join a fun-filled morning of culture and movement for families. This kid-focused event is best for K-12 with parents welcomed. Free to attend; Registration is required.
Schedule of Events:
- 8:30-9:00 am - Story time at Rohi’s Readery
- Attendees can enter in a raffle when they arrive for a chance to win a product from lululemon
- 9:00-10:00 am - Yoga/Meditation class on Rosemary Avenue in front of Lululemon led by Maki Criscau
- 10:00-10:30 am - Refreshments and small bites in front of lululemon provided by Celis Juice Bar and Taqueria Bonitas
- 10:15 am: Raffle winner will be announced inside lululmeon
Location: The Square, 700 South Rosemary Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Sunday on The Waterfront: The Noctámbulo Band – Sept. 18
Sunday on the Waterfront is the coolest scene in downtown West Palm Beach. This FREE family-friendly concert series is held year-round on the third Sunday of each month and features a variety of national and regional recording artists.
This September, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Sunday on the Waterfront! The Noctámbulo Band is a high-energy band of talented, creative musicians from Cuba, Colombia, and Puerto Rico. Performing at the crossroads where salsa meets Latin jazz, the band performs throughout South Florida and beyond, playing classics ranging from the 70’s to modern hits. Frontman Luis Manuel, a unique and versatile sonero, will keep the crowd up and dancing all night long with his magical sound.
Time: 4 – 7 p.m.
Location: Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura Street.
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers: Hispanic Heritage in Action – Sept. 21
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers began organizing in 1993 to discuss how to better their community and their lives. Since then, they have grown into a human rights organization internationally recognized for their achievements in fighting human trafficking and gender-based violence at work. Their Fair Food Program has become a model for worker-driven social responsibility. Learn more about this regional history in the making, grassroots leadership, and how you can support justice today. This free presentation will be offered in English and Spanish. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Location: Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Acrylic Painting Class – Sept. 21, Oct. 19
Join artist Juan Bernal for a free acrylic painting class on Wednesday, September 21, and Wednesday, October 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm. All materials will be provided by the library. The event is limited to 6 people. For registration call 561-868-7701.
Location: Studio 411, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center Tour de Basura – Sept. 24
Mark your calendar, grab a bucket, and meet at a beach near you for a cleanup! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and International Coastal Cleanup month, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is launching “Tour de Basura.” Meet at the Ocean Walk Beach Access Point on Singer Island and help clean our beautiful beaches. Participants will be provided all materials needed to remove beach debris, which will be sorted and analyzed according to best practices administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Ocean Conservancy.
“Tour de Basura” is part of the initiative “Tour de Trash,” an event organized by the LMC marine to remove debris from several beaches on South Florida’s East Coast. Read more about “Tour De Debris” here.
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am.
Location: Ocean Walk Beach Access, Riviera Beach, FL 33404.
Nuestra Cultura Community Day, Oct. 1
This Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrate the rich, diverse, and long-standing traditions and cultures from across Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean at the Norton Museum of Art. Highlights of this free celebration include:
- A marketplace with Hispanic and Latino shops, artworks, and organizations in the gardens
- A lotería with prices
- Art activities: learn how to make your own mini piñata, and make your own Guatemalan “quitapenas” doll
- Spanish-language tours: learn about art in the collection during Spanish-language tours at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, and during gallery talks throughout the afternoon.
- Music and dance throughout the day.
Food will be available for purchase from the Restaurant.
Rain date is Saturday, October 8. please check the Norton website and Facebook page on October 1 for updates.
Location: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Puerto Rico: Su Historia y Su Cultura – Oct. 2
The Puerto Rican Cultural Society returns to showcase highlights of Puerto Rican culture and history in music, dance, and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this proud and joyful festivity. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Time: 2 – 4 pm.
Location: Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Salsa Dance Lessons – Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning to dance salsa. An instructor from DanceCrush Studio in West Palm Beach will teach the basic steps on Wednesday evenings in October. This is a free event. No partner necessary. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Time: 7 – 8 pm.
Location: Pre-function Lobby, 3rd Floor, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Family Studio / Latinx Heritage Month – Oct. 8
Get inspired by the works of Hispanic artists in the Museum’s collection, such as Picasso, Miro, Sorolla and Bedia. Then, explore a variety of painting techniques and themes used by each artist. Children ages 5-12 and their accompanying grown-ups participate in a gallery experience, followed by a related art workshop.
Space is limited to 17 visitors.
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm.
Cost: $3 per family (includes Museum Admission) / Members FREE. Reservation required.
Location: Norton Museum of Arts, 1450 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
¡Fiesta! Kidspace Party Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Oct. 9
For kids in grades K-12. Join Ms. Claudia to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Do a little dance, have fun with crafts, and try some tasty new treats. Space is limited, and in-person sign-up begins in KidSpace at 1:30 pm. This is a free event. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.
Time: 2 – 3 pm.
Location: KidSpace, 3rd Floor, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
“What’s Your Story?” Record to Remember – Oct. 12
Learn how to use our audio equipment to record your story and share your culture during Hispanic Heritage Month! Practice writing a script and recording in our WhisperRoom sound booth; we’ll also give basic introductions on how to use the free, open-source program Audacity. You may also submit your recording to be featured in a “Voices from the Stacks” library podcast episode! Ages 15 and up. Registration is required. Free event. For more information or to register, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7760.
Time: 10 am – 12 pm.
Location: Technology and Innovation Center, 2nd Floor, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Friday with the Friends Book Club – Oct. 14
Join the Friends of the Mandel Public Library and other book lovers every second Friday of the month for a lively discussion of selected books. October’s book will be “Dominicana” by Angie Cruz. Fifteen-year-old Ana Cancion must marry a man twice her age, who will take her from the Dominican countryside to New York City. Their marriage is an opportunity for her entire close-knit family to eventually immigrate. Lonely and miserable there, Ana hatches a reckless plan to escape. But at the bus terminal, she is stopped by her husband’s free-spirited younger brother, who convinces her to stay. He allows her to start imagining the possibility of a different kind of life in America. And then she must decide once again between her heart and her duty to her family. A vital portrait of the immigrant experience and the timeless coming-of-age story. Informal book chatter begins at 11:30 AM followed by a moderated book discussion at noon. No registration required. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Time: 11:30 am – 1 pm.
Location: Zoom. Visit the library's online calendar for the Zoom link.
Latin Quarter WPB Fiesta – Oct. 15
The Latin Quarter WPB Fiesta recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of The Palm Beaches. The event will include food, music, dancing, games, kids activities, dominos, putt-putt golf, a parade and much more! The Parade starts at Bunker Rd and Dixie Hwy-WPB and ends at The Festival at Phipps Park across from St. Juliana.
Location: Phipps Park, 4715 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.
Hispanic Heritage Month Book Club: Grades K-3 – Oct. 15
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, kids in grades K-3 are invited to read and discuss the book “A Song of Frutas” by Margarita Engle. A little girl helps her abuela who is a pregonero, or singing fruit vendor, to sell fresh fruits in the market. The two sing and dance through the neighborhood and meet new people. The book club will be followed by an age-appropriate craft. Registration is required and begins Monday, September 12. This is a free event. For more information or to register, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.
Time: 2 – 2:45 pm.
Location: KidSpace, 3rd Floor, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Hispanic Heritage Month Book Club: Grades 4-6 – Oct. 15
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, kids in grades 4-6 are invited to read and discuss the book “First Rule of Punk” by Celia Perez. Registration is required and begins Monday, September 12. This is a free event. For more information or to register, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.
Time: 3 – 3:45 pm.
Location: KidSpace, 3rd Floor, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Cuentos con Ms. Claudia: Spanish Bilingual Storytime – Oct. 23
Join Ms. Claudia and enjoy stories, or cuentos, in Spanish together. This bilingual storytime aims to make new connections with languages and spark children’s imaginations. Storytime will be followed by a craft. Space is limited, and in-person sign-up begins in KidSpace at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7703.
Time: 2 – 3 pm.
Location: Auditorium, 3rd floor, Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.