Celebrate Mexican Heritage Month by gathering with friends and family to honor the traditions, flavors and rhythms that make the culture so vibrant. From authentic cuisine and colorful festivals to live music and dance, North Texas is bringing the community together for a month-long celebration.
Here’s Local Profile’s curated guide to the best Mexican Heritage Month events and experiences across North Texas:
Hispanic Heritage Festival of Frisco
When: Sept. 6 | 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Where: Kaleidoscope Park, 2401 Internet Blvd., Suite 101, Frisco
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Frisco goes big for Hispanic Heritage Month with a full day of art, culture, dance and music. Explore the vendor market, join in salsa and line dance classes and catch performances from Bolivia, Peru, Colombia and Argentina. In the evening, the North Texas Giving Day Non-Profit Fair leads into a high-energy Havana NRG concert to close out the night. Best part? Admission is free.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Dallas Arboretum
When: Sept. 13 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sept. 14 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas
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The Dallas Arboretum is turning up the music and the sparkle with a two-day fiesta. Expect everything from the Cayuga All Stars and DJ Villa to the smooth keys of Mauricio Campos, plus mariachi, acoustic sets and Los Gran Reyes. The runway moment? A Quinceañera Fashion Show where young ladies aged 15 and 16 will show off their dazzling dresses. Add in a bustling vendor market both days, and you’ve got the perfect mix of culture, style and celebration.
Tejano Music Festival at Grandscape
When: Sept. 18 | 5–10 p.m.
Where: Grandscape Stage & Lawn, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony
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Turn up the volume and get ready to dance at this all-ages Tejano celebration. The night features plenty of food, drinks and nonstop music, including a tribute to the Queen of Tejano herself with Dreaming of You – The Selena Experience. Grab a plate of Tejano-inspired eats, sip something cold and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month the best way possible: on the dance floor.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the DMA
When: Sept. 20 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas
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The Dallas Museum of Art is throwing a cultural party to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy hands-on art-making in the Open Studio, live salsa, merengue, cumbia and bachata from Lara Latin in the Atrium, a docent-led tour of collection highlights and a screening of The Mourning Of by Dallas filmmaker Merced Elizondo, complete with a Q&A. From music to movies to masterpieces, it’s a full day of art and celebration.
Fiesta at The Sound
When: Sept. 20 | 5–10 p.m.
Where: The Sound at Cypress Waters, 3121 Olympus Blvd. #130, Coppell
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a lakeside fiesta that’s fun for the whole family, pups included. Shop local vendors, check out handmade goods and seasonal finds and enjoy live entertainment from a flamenco performance to a Forever Selena tribute. Admission and parking are free, so bring your friends, grab a drink and soak in the music and culture.
Hispanic Heritage Festival of North Texas
When: Sept. 21 | 2–8 p.m.
Where: Preston Trail Community Church, 8055 Independence Pkwy., Frisco
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Frisco is hosting the first-ever Hispanic Heritage Festival of North Texas, themed “Our Heritage, Our Family, Our Future.” Expect live music all day, food vendors serving up authentic flavors, multicultural art and tradition booths, family and educational resources, plus a “future zone” highlighting innovation and technology. The night wraps with a big Latin dance party. Free and family-friendly, with proceeds supporting outreach programs like ESL classes, literacy initiatives and cultural celebrations in Frisco and Little Elm.
¡Celebramos! at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
When: Sept. 13–14, 22-26 & Oct. 11–12 | 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth
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Take a stroll through 120 acres of lush gardens while celebrating Hispanic heritage in full color. The Latin Flag Parade and September Mariposa Market bring culture, music and tradition to life. Guests can also shop at local small businesses during ¡Celebramos! at the outdoor market organized by Wandering Roots Markets. Feeling even more festive? Don’t forget the Tequila-Rita Festival — your $50 ticket covers food, drinks and plenty of dancing. More Hispanic heritage events are planned for October.
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