To recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually, September 15 – October 15. Around RVA, there are plenty of family-friendly ways to celebrate and honor the Hispanic Americans who have positively impacted our country. This month also gives caregivers an opportunity to talk with your children about their friends who speak other languages, introduce them to countries they may not have learned about yet in school, history, and more.
Want to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in Richmond? Check out these programs!
Dance at Children’s Museum of Richmond
Every Friday during Hispanic Heritage Month, learn salsa, merengue, and more! Held in front of the carousel, the dancing aims to foster social and cultural interaction and bring communities together.
In addition to dance, a paper-mache workshop will be held to teach children to make pinatas! Note: admission is required to participate in these programs.
Create at Richmond Public Library
Visit the Broad Rock Library on October 2 to create a Guatemalan worry-doll (grades K-5). Continue your Hispanic Heritage studies at the Broad Rock branch by choosing a book in Spanish to read (they have a large collection of Spanish books). And, if you or your child speaks or is learning to speak Spanish, this library has three bilingual staff members, so you can put your skills to work while checking out your books.
Celebrate Cultures and Traditions at Henrico County Public Library
Tie your child’s enthusiasm for animals into an opportunity to learn about Hispanic Heritage Month on October 10 at Twin Hickory Library. Workshop participants will learn about the capybara, the largest rodent from South America, and make a craft.
For teens and adults, learn about the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) while making a take-home sugar skull. This workshop will be at Tuckahoe Library on October 5.
Explore Artistic Works at VMFA
Take a trip to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts while consulting this fabulous resource which spotlights work from Latin American and Hispanic artists. Take in the galleries while gaining historical and cultural knowledge provided at no cost.
If you can’t make it to the museum, VMFA’s site has several crafts to try at home.
Honor “Persona de Poder” with Virginia Museum of History and Culture
On October 12, from 2:00PM – 6:00PM, head to VMHC for live cultural performances as Spanish radio station Radio Poder honors those who have contributed to the advancement of Virginia’s immigrant and Latino communities. This is a free event, open to the public.
How is your family celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month? We’d love to see and share your ideas – tag us on social media @rfmtoday!
