Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora, CO

We're thrilled to highlight how you can celebrate Aurora's Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month!

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
When: September 20
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Begin Hispanic Heritage Month with a bang at Stanley Marketplace! This festive celebration features an evening of endless fun. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tribute to Hispanic heritage with activities like Luchador wrestling, participating in soccer games, ballet folklorico, low riders, mechanical bull riding, browsing through artisan vendors, and grooving to the beats of live performances! Don’t miss out on this incredible cultural experience with the Aurora community!

Film on the Field: A Million Miles Away
When: September 28
Where: Stanley Marketplace | Directions

Extend the Hispanic Heritage Month festivities by attending the grand finale of the Film on the Field series featuring A Million Miles Away! Explore the life of Jose M. Hernandez and his story, from being a migrant farmworker to co-developing the first digital mammography imaging system and becoming an American astronaut and crew member on space shuttle mission STS-128. Prepare for an exciting evening under the stars with the entire family! Make sure to grab those picnic blankets and lawn chairs.

Havana Street Night Market 
When: September 28
Where: Leezakaya | Directions

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special September showcase at the Havana Street Night Market! Explore mesmerizing dance performances by Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca and Ballet Folklorico Baile Caliente. Then dance the night away with music by 2MX2, an incredible bilingual band that fuses traditional Latin with rock, reggeaton, and hip hop! The night doesn't stop there; guests can look forward to the popular Toro Show RG Mechanical Bull and the Nightie Mustag! 

Mariposas, Flores y Golosinas (Butterflies, Flowers and Candies) 
When: September 15
Where: House of Friendship | Directions

Embrace the richness of Hispanic Heritage Month with a riveting performance art piece of Mariposas, Flores, and Golosinas at the House of Friendship. This bilingual performance, curated by bilingual international performance artist Hektor Munoz, showcases a combination of music, dance, art, and poetry by local artists. Bring the entire family to this vibrant community celebration and meet local artists, poets, and more!

Mexican Independence Day Fiesta 
When: September 15
Where: La Plaza Colorado | Directions

Get ready for the ultimate fiesta to celebrate Mexican Independence Day at La Plaza Colorado! Check out all the festivities on September 14. Begin Hispanic Heritage Month with an incredible lineup of bands. La Plaza Colorado is throwing a fantastic fiesta, so bring your friends and family to experience a fun gathering with the Aurora community, listen to amazing performances, and grab delicious food, all while celebrating the beauty of Mexican culture!

Aidas Cuevas at Stampede
When: September 22
Where: Stampede | Directions

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Aida Cuevas, "The Queen of Ranchera Music," at Stampede! She is a master of mariachi and an esteemed figure in Mexican and Latin American music with a stunning vocal range; she promises an incredible concert to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture and a fantastic opportunity to gather with the community! 

Mexa Fest
When: September 29
Where: Stampede | Directions

Celebrate Mexican heritage at Mexa Fest, hosted at Stampede! Enjoy electrifying performances by Los Nortenos De Ojinaga, Banda La Revuelata, Los Jerchis, Los Chavos Dun-Dun, and more. Grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of the best Mexican music. Get ready for a night of unforgettable fun and festivities!

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents "The Music of Latin America"
When: October 15
Where: Aurora Fox | Directions

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents an exciting show with "The Music of Latin America!" Explore the world of jazz with Latin flair and immerse yourself in the melodies and history of Central America with notes and harmonies of the mambo, samba, and Tejano movements! Don't miss out on joining the CJRO for a beautiful and entertaining weekend of jazz through a vibrant celebration of Latin music.

Movie & Popcorn - Coco (PG, 2017)
When: October 5
Where: Tallyn's Reach Library | Directions

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a showing of a beloved Disney favorite, Coco (2017)! Tallyn's Reach Library is welcoming you and the family for movie night and popcorn. Enjoy the evening by following young Miguel and his adventure through the Land of the Dead and his discovery of his family's history. 

Explore more ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

To learn more about Aurora's Hispanic community, check out the Visit Aurora Gateway To The Rockies Podcast!

Venture into the flavorful world of Create Kitchen & Bar at Stanley Marketplace! Owners Diego and Rez, will charm you with their passion for cooking and community! Learn more about their journey and inspiration behind this unique bar and cooking class haven.

Take a deep dive into Cheluna Brewing Company with owners Pérez Koch & Jennifer Pérez, and their story in creating Oaxaca-inspired Cheluna, the first Latin-owned and operated craft brewery in Colorado!

Enthrall yourself into the story of Denise Soler Cox and Project Eñye. Listen to her journey in creating the film Being Eñye and her exploration of addressing the cultural nuances between American-born Latinos in her quest to make two worlds feel like one and empower one's relation to their Latinidad.

From culinary Passion to flavorful success, meet Vanessa and Leo Guzman, the masterminds behind the Chef in A Box hot dogs and brats food truck in Aurora. Discover how they skillfully wove their Mexican-American heritage into every dish, adding a unique and delicious twist to their menu.

SEE MORE OF AURORA BY CHECKING OUT OUR CURATED LIST OF LOCAL HISPANIC-OWNED GEMS!