September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a 30-day period where the contributions and independence days of many Hispanic countries are celebrated. Whether you are looking for food, music, or resource fairs, Documented’s guide has got you covered.
Below is a compilation of free and family-friendly events across New York City where you can have fun and celebrate.
Manhattan
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library will have free programming to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month from September 15 through October 15th. Click here to see a list of upcoming, free events.
Hispanic Museum & Library: Cine Al Fresco
Dates: September 17 & September 24
Time: Performances start at 6 p.m. and film screenings start at 7 p.m.
Location: Hispanic Society Museum & Library (3741 Broadway, New York, NY 10032)
Details: free movie screenings with pre-screening musical performances. The event is free but you must RSVP.
NYC Parks & Rec present Latin Music Roots in Nature
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
Details: Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about how nature is used to craft instruments used in Spanish and Latin music.
Mexican Day Parade NYC 2026
Date: Sunday, September 20
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Details: The Mexican Day Parade starts at noon and travels down Madison Ave from 38th street to 27th street.
Bronx
Office of NYC Comptroller Mark Levine: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Date: Wednesday, September 16
Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., performance starts at 6:00 p.m.
Address: Hostos Community College, Savoy Manor Building (120 E. 149th Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10451)
Details: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance by Garifuna Dance Theater and Somos Latin Dance. The event is free but you must register here.
NYC Parks & Rec Present: Luminous Luminaries
Date: Sunday, October 4
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Van Cortlandt Nature Center in Van Cortlandt Park
Details: Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about luminaries, paper lanterns used across Latin America to honor community, culture and light. Learn how to make your own luminaries and tips on practical urban gardening.
Brooklyn
Hispanic Heritage Waterfront Festival
Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 2-8 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Army Terminal, Ferry Plaza Park (140 58th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220)
Details: A free festival where you’ll find art, music, and a spread of culinary traditions.
NYC Parks & Recreation presents: Revolutions Across the Americas
Date: Sunday, October 11
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Central lawn in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY
Details: Join the Urban Park Rangers for a conversation about Latin American independence day movements.
Queens
Herencia Que Nos Une Fest
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Details: Join Las Doñas and over 60 organizations for a day of food, music, and resources. Documented will also be tabling there, sharing more about our work with the community.
Queens Hispanic Day Parade
Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Details: Bring your family to 37th Ave in Queens to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. There will be music and performances.
NYC Parks & Rec Presents: Corona, The Crown of Queens
Date: Saturday, October 3
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Linden Playground in Park of the Americas
Details: Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn about what makes Queens the most diverse borough in NYC.
Staten Island
Mexican Independence Day Parade
Date: Sunday, September 13
Time: 12 -2 p.m.
Location: Parade begins at 774 Port Richmond Ave and ends between Port Richmond and Bennett Street.
Details: Enjoy performances, music, and food at the 7th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade in Staten Island.
NYC Parks & Rec Hispanic Heritage Month: Monarch Migration
Date: Sunday, September 27
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Address: Brookfield Park between Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue.
Details: Join the Urban Park Rangers to learn more about the Monarch butterfly’s migration journey.
