{"id":461445,"date":"2026-09-12T07:50:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T07:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/461445\/"},"modified":"2026-09-12T07:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T07:50:47","slug":"your-2026-guide-to-hispanic-heritage-month-events-in-the-bay-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/461445\/","title":{"rendered":"Your 2026 Guide to Hispanic Heritage Month Events in the Bay Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

This story was reported for K Onda KQED<\/a>, a monthly newsletter focused on the Bay Area\u2019s Latinx community. Click here to subscribe.<\/a><\/p>\n

On Sept. 12, four blocks of the Mission District<\/a> in San Francisco will be transformed into a massive street party with two stages of live performances, more than 90 vendors, and activities for kids.<\/p>\n

Fiesta de Las Am\u00e9ricas<\/a>, put on by the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, draws thousands of people each year. It\u2019s one of dozens of events taking place during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15\u2013Oct. 15) throughout the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

\u201cCultural heritage months are not about \u2018This is the only month we exist, or should be honored,\u2019 but this is a month where we should be taking advantage to highlight and have other people fall in love with who we truly are,\u201d said Susana Rojas, Calle 24\u2019s executive director.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other events celebrating Latino history and culture include various parades, a Nicaraguan festival, banda and pilates, author readings and concerts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

See our comprehensive guide below to find an event near you. And if we missed anything, let us know<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Luis Quiroz, founder of Mission Loter\u00eda, at the organization\u2019s new storefront in San Francisco\u2019s Mission District on Sept. 3, 2026. The space will serve as a home for community events, workshops, and local art.\u00a0(Beth LaBerge\/KQED)<\/p>\n

Sept. 10, 12\u20135 p.m.
2884 Mission St., San Francisco<\/p>\n

The campaign promoting Mission businesses is opening a storefront that will sell locally made and Latino-inspirted stationery, gifts, artisan goods, clothing and accessories.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 11, 4\u20139 p.m.
1446 Washington Ave., San Leandro<\/p>\n

This event will include lucha libre wrestling, performances by Mariachi Tapatio, a salsa dance lesson, food trucks and vendors. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 12, parade 10 a.m.\u20131 p.m.; festival 11 a.m.\u20135 p.m
Richmond and San Pablo<\/p>\n

The parade will start at 23rd Street and Barrett Avenue in Richmond. The festival takes place at St. Paul Church (1845 Church Lane, San Pablo), and will feature food vendors, a play area for kids and performances by bands and dance groups. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chile, Mole, Pozole at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jos\u00e9.\u00a0(Courtesy Mexican Heritage Plaza)<\/p>\n

Sept. 12, 12:30\u20135 p.m.
Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jos\u00e9<\/p>\n

Food, activities and a musical performance by cumbia group Sonora San Jos\u00e9. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth (age 7\u201317) and free for kids ages 6 and under.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 12, 11 a.m.\u20136 p.m.
Harrison Street between 23rd and 25th Streets, San Francisco<\/p>\n

Four blocks of traditional Latin American dance and musical performances organized by Calle 24 cultural district. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

\"\"San Francisco Premium Outlets Mexican Independence Day Celebration will feature live performances from Mariachi Estelar and traditional dances by Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico Mexicano. \u00a0(Courtesy of San Francisco Premium Outlets)<\/p>\n

Sept. 12, 12\u20133 p.m.
2774 Livermore Outlets Drive, Livermore<\/p>\n

Performances from Mariachi Estelar and Ballet Folkl\u00f3rico Mexicano, along with activities for families. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Sept. 13, 2\u20138 p.m.
Courthouse Square, Redwood City<\/p>\n

Ballet folkl\u00f3rico, Mariachi performances, live music, kids area, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and a traditional flag ceremony conducted by the Consul General de Mexico. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 13, 1\u20137 p.m.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa<\/p>\n

This festival will feature food, games, activities for the whole family, ballet folkl\u00f3rico and musical performances by Banda La Congora, Los Canarios de Michoac\u00e1n and Mariachi Cantares de mi Tierra. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 13, 12\u20134 p.m.
601 Mission Bay Blvd. N., San Francisco<\/p>\n

More than 20 Latina-owned vendors selling art, fashion, jewelry, handmade goods, treats and more. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

\"\"San Francisco El Grito de Independencia 2026 includes a reenactment of the historic call for Mexican independence from Spain in 1810.\u00a0(Estefany Gonzalez for KQED)<\/p>\n

Sept. 15, 4\u20139 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco<\/p>\n

An evening of music, Mexican delicacies and community, and a reenactment of El Grito de Independencia, the historic call for Mexican independence from Spain in 1810. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 15, 4\u20139 p.m.
City Hall, San Jos\u00e9<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s gathering will feature food, crafts, live music and other performances celebrating Mexican culture and traditions. The reenactment of the call for independence is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Sept. 17, 7 p.m
The Commons at KQED, San Francisco<\/p>\n

Explore the deep cultural significance of braiding across Latine, African and Indigenous traditions in which hair carries history, identity and care. Admission is $20 in person or free online.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"The annual King of the Streets Parade is scheduled for Sept. 19, 2026. \u00a0(Gina Castro\/KQED)<\/p>\n

Sept. 19, 12\u20136 p.m.
Mission Street between Cesar Chavez and 17th streets, San Francisco<\/p>\n

The San Francisco Lowrider Council, the City of San Francisco, the Mission Merchants Association and Calle 24 Latino Cultural District host a lowrider parade and hopping competition. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Sept. 19, 5:15 p.m.
725 Tennessee Valley Road, Mill Valley<\/p>\n

After a hike to the beach, a norte\u00f1o music group will perform a sunset serenata, followed by a hike back to the starting point. Tickets: $40.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Inkietud Musical<\/a>, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. at 701 Escobar St., Martinez.
Los Bahianatos<\/a>, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. at 701 Escobar St., Martinez.
Mariachi San Carlos<\/a>, 7 p.m., Sept. 19, at 4771 Arroyo Vista, Livermore.
Julio Bravo,<\/a> 6:30 p.m., Sept. 25, at 4771 Arroyo Vista, Livermore.<\/p>\n

Sept. 20, 12\u20134 p.m.
The Grove, Clayton<\/p>\n

This event will feature ballet folkl\u00f3rico, food vendors, a car show, and performances by Mariachi Mexicanisimo and Soucano. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Los Hermanos Mendoza in concert. \u00a0(Courtesy Los Hermanos Mendoza)<\/p>\n

Sept. 25, 9 p.m.
Cornerstone, Berkeley<\/p>\n

This trio of Mexican-American brothers from Bakersfield blends classic norte\u00f1o music with country rhythms. Tickets: $28\u201334. They\u2019ll be back in our region for a show in Napa<\/a> on Oct. 25.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 26, 1\u20135 p.m.
Fourth Street Makers Row, Berkeley<\/p>\n

Live Latin music, folkl\u00f3rico performances, salsa dancing, food, and local makers. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 26, 12\u20136 p.m.
Southland Mall, Hayward<\/p>\n

Live performances by mariachi bands along with food and craft vendors. Admission is free.<\/p>\n

Sept. 26, 12\u20134 p.m.
San Francisco Main Public Library, San Francisco<\/p>\n

This event will feature a musical performance by Francisco Herrera, a reading by Jaime Cortez from his book Gordo, a reading by author Cynthia G\u00f3mez from her book Mu\u00f1eca and a performance by TANGO INC. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m.
Swiss Park, Newark<\/p>\n

A day celebrating Nicaraguan food, culture and music. Admission is $35 or free for youths age 10 and younger.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"La Mar\u2019s beverage director Uriel Serrano. \u00a0(Courtesy of La Mar)<\/p>\n

Pier 1 \u00bd, The Embarcadero, San Francisco<\/p>\n

Dance class<\/a> with Oakland\u2019s Cunamacu\u00e9, an Oakland-based Peruvian dance studio. Sept. 19, 12\u20131 p.m. $19 per person.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Latino spirits and cocktails workshop<\/a> led by La Mar\u2019s beverage director, Uriel Serrano. Oct. 3, 3\u20134 p.m. $49 per person.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Entre Amigos<\/a> waterfront fiesta in partnership with Teleferic, Pacifico and Xica featuring signature dishes, live music, dancing and cocktails. Oct. 11, 12\u20133 p.m. $106.80\u2013$130.80 per person.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oct. 4, 11 a.m.\u20133 p.m.
San Leandro Marina, San Leandro<\/p>\n

This event will feature a live banda, a 60-minute guided Pilates class, wellness information, vendors, complimentary tacos, community building and a goodie bag. Pink attire requested. Tickets: $39.19\u2013$65.87.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oct. 11, 12 p.m.
3091 N Main St., Walnut Creek<\/p>\n

Boutique with live performances, Mexican traditions, food and party favors. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1\u20135 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays until Oct. 17
Acci\u00f3n Latina, Juan R. Fuentes Gallery, San Francisco<\/p>\n

The show includes 50 photos of lowriders by Joe Ramos, Lou Dematteis, Gato Rivera, Yolanda Lopez, Gustavo Vasquez, and Wilfredo Casta\u00f1o. \u00a0Admission is free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This story was reported for K Onda KQED, a monthly newsletter focused on the Bay Area\u2019s Latinx community.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":461446,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[88,90,89],"class_list":["post-461445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-jose","tag-san-jose","tag-san-jose-headlines","tag-san-jose-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461445"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461445\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/461446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=461445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}