Dancers from Ballet Folklorico Mayahuel performed during the Viva Dallas! festival in 2025.
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Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. During this time North Texans can check out one of the Hispanic Heritage Month events happening across Dallas-Fort Worth. These events include shows, multiday celebrations, concerts, parades and more family-friendly festivities.
Here’s a guide to some Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations happening in Dallas-Fort Worth.
As a note, weather-related schedule changes and other updates are a possibility. Make sure to check event websites as you make your plans.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT REUNION TOWER’S GEO-DECK
Reunion Tower will be hosting a slew of events on the GeO-Deck in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. These events include Lotería at La Bola, Hispanic Heritage Month pop-up with Hooligan Kitchen Collective, Mexico Independence Day Celebration with Las Estrellas de Tejas Folklórico Dancers and more. There will also be a special light show for Mexican Independence Day. All of the activities are include with general admission.
Sept. 3-27 at Reunion Tower, 300 Reunion Blvd. E, Dallas. General admission is free for kids three and under, $10-$20 for kids four to 12 and $19-$40 for 13 and up. reuniontower.com.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH GALLERIA DALLAS
Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, there will be an exhibition at Galleria Dallas featuring the work of Texas artist Brenda Melgoza Ciardiello. Her work incorporates wild clay, minerals, plants and imagery into her sculptures, paintings and photo montages. On Saturdays and Sundays during Hispanic Heritage Month, there will be free performances from local Hispanic and Latino dance and music groups at 2 and 4 p.m.
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Sept. 8 through early November at Level 1 near The Westin at Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. Free. galleriadallas.com.
HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION DALLAS ARBORETUM
The Dallas Arboretum will be hosting an all-day Hispanic Heritage Celebration. During the day there will be the Quinceañera Fashion Show, where girls ages 15 and 16 can walk the runway and show off their dress. There will also be a vendor market, live entertainment and the Aguas Chicas DFW Mocktail Class.
Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. Admission is $25.95 for adults; $21.95 for children (ages 2–12); free for children under 2. dallasarboretum.org.
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be hosting the the Quinceañera Fashion Show on Sept. 12.
Courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
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To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Dallas will host a Mexican Independence Festival and procession. The festival will include arts and crafts and live music from mariachis and bandas.
Sept. 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Dallas City Hall Plaza, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas. Free. eventbrite.com.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
The Stockyards will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through performances by charros, escaramuzas, dancing horses, floats, Hispanic organizations, universities and much more during the Fiestas Patrias Parade. There will also be live music, ballet folklorico, vendors, giveaways and more events.
Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth. There are free and ticketed events. fortworthstockyards.com.
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¡CELEBRAMOS! A CELEBRATION OF HISPANIC HERITAGE
The Fort Worth Botanical Garden will be hosting a celebration of Hispanic Heritage. At the event there will be cultural performances, exhibitions, delicious dining options and unique shopping experiences. Attendees are invited to wear traditional clothing and outfits representing their country.
Sept. 19 and 20 at the Forth Worth Botanical Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. Free admission. fwbg.org.
LEVITT PAVILION FIFTH ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION: MIKE GONZALEZ AND THE ICONICZZ
The fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will have performances by Sarah Piña, Sam Houston High School Mariachi, Grupo de Danza Azteca San Jose, Chikis y Su Sonora, Salsa at the Gardens and Mike Gonzalez and the Iconiczz. There will also be a vendor market.
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Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington. Free. levittpavilionarlington.org.
The fifth annual Latinidad Festival will take place at Strauss Square. This is a free, family-friendly celebration of the color, diversity and richness of Latin American arts, cuisine, dance and more during Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be performances by 7-Piece Mariachi Band: Mariachi Luna, Alpha Midway Dance Group and a Dance party with DJ Amaris and a vendor market.
Oct. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Strauss Square, 2389 Flora St., Dallas. Free. attpac.org.
HISTORY BEHIND THE CATRINAS-DAY OF THE DEAD LUNCH
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The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Grand Prairie will be hosting a Day of the Dead lunch where attendees will learn about the history of Catrinas.
Oct. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie, 120 East Main St., Grand Prairie. Tickets are $17.85. eventbrite.com.