CLEVELAND —
- Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. The month runs from Sept. 15 until Oct. 15.
Below is a list of events celebrating Hispanic heritage across Northeast Ohio:
Cleveland
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff!
- There will be live music, dance performances, and a sampling of Latinx treats.
- Friday, September 15 | 6 – 8 PM | FREE
- Cleveland Public Library
- South Branch
- 3096 Scranton Road
- For more information, click here.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
- Live music, dance, arts and crafts
- Saturday, September 30 | 12- 4 PM | FREE
- Hosted by: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Union Home Mortgage Plaza and the PNC Stage
- For more information, click here.
¡CELEBRANDO!
- Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Festival
- Saturday, September 16 | 4-7 PM | FREE
- Hosted by: Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
- 2800 Archwood Avenue, Cleveland
- For more information, click here.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
- Sunday, September 17 | 10 AM – 2 PM | FREE
- Nueva Luz Community Church of The Nazarene
- 2226 West 89th Street Cleveland, OH 44102
- Hosted by Sisters Haven & Galilean Theological Center
- Register here.
Hispanic Heritage Month Series
- Learn about a variety of Latinx countries, their literature, arts and crafts
- Tuesday, September 19 | 4-5 PM | FREE
- Cleveland Public Library
- South Brooklyn Branch
- 4303 Pearl Road, Cleveland
- For more information, click here.
Roberto Clemente Day
- Saturday, September 23 | 10 AM – 3 PM| FREE
- Roberto Clemente Park
- 3690 Seymour Avenue, Cleveland
- Email Rosa Cruz for more information r.ortacruz3@gmail.com.
Semana de Siesta
- A week-long celebration dedicated to honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
- September 25-30
- Hosted by Young Latino Network
- For more information click here.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
- Saturday, September 30 | Noon – 4 PM | FREE
- Union Home Mortgage Plaza
- An event highlighting Hispanic music, dance, and art.
- For more information click here.
Traditional Culinary Competition
- Friday, September 29 | 11 AM – 2:30 PM
- Sagrada Familia Hall
- 7719 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland
- For more information call, 216-664-2705
Hispanic Senior Day
- Friday, October 6 | 11 AM – 2:30 PM
- Sagrada Familia Hall
- 7719 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland
- For more information call, 216-664-2705
Hispanic Heritage Free Community Concert
- Saturday, October 14 | 7-9:30 PM
- Severance Music Center
- 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
- For more information, call 216-231-7300
Akron
3rd Annual Akron Latin Festival
- Saturday, September 16 | 3 – 9 PM | FREE
- Cascade Plaza
- 1 W Mill St, Akron, OH
- For more information, click here.
Zoom: The Saez Velez Family Virtual Tour
- Learn about the Saez Velez family, who lived in 103 Orchard St. in 1960s and 1970s New York City
- Monday, September 25 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Green Branch Library Zoom Presentation
- For more information, click here.
Canton
Latino Fest
- Saturday, September 30 | Noon -10 PM | FREE
- Canton Centennial Plaza
- For more information, click here.
Lorain
Latino Lorain Veterans Story Walk
- The Story Walk uses oral history interviews to spotlight the experiences of Latino Veterans and their service in the military.
- Saturday, September 16 | 2 – 3 PM
- Oakwood Park, 2047 E 36th Street
- For more information, click here.
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