Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th through October 15th, and what better way to honor Latin and Hispanic culture than by attending a local event! Here’s a list of festivities taking place in Charlotte:
- Charlotte International Festival 2026: Saturday, September 19th at UNC-Charlotte
- Latin and Hispanic Heritage Storytime Series: Held at the Stevens Creek Nature and Preserve Center throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. Saturday, September 19th at 10:00am; Sunday, September 27th at 1:00pm; Sunday, October 4th at 1:00pm
- Costa Rica-Independence Celebration: Saturday, September 19th at 4:00pm – Aldersgate United Methodist Church
- Guatemala-Independence Celebration: Sunday, September 20th at 4:00pm – Aldersgate United Methodist Church
- Lumina: An Evening Inspired by Latin American Modernism: Saturday, September 19th at 7:30pm at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
- Cultural Connections at the Gantt Center: Saturday, September 26th from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture
- Hola Charlotte Festival: Saturday, October 3rd from 12:00pm-5:00pm in Uptown Charlotte (Tryon Street)
- Concord International Festival: Saturday, October 3rd from 12:00pm-6:00pm in Downtown Concord
- Parada Dominicana – 2nd Annual Dominican Celebration: Sunday, October 11th at Camp North End from 12:00pm-6:00pm
