Hispanic Heritage Celebration Sponsored in part by the City of Houston/Houston Arts Alliance.

Join us in kick-starting a celebration of Hispanic heritage! Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, and so are the performances, crafts and much more!

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

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DIY Pinatas: Join us for a fun-filled moment where creativity takes center stage as you get to design and decorate your own vibrant piñatas to take home!

When: From 9 am to 5 pm in the MAker Annex

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We are The Weave and the Weavers: Come and join us in creating a weaving peice, Ojo de Dio (origin from Mexico) and Dreamcatchers (which originates from The Lakota Nation from the US). This fun and creative bilingual hands-on workshop is one you want to experience!

When: At the top of every hour from 10 am to 3 pm in Alexander Art Academy

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Mariachi Jarabe Tapatio: *More information coming soon!

When: From 9 am to 3 pm around the museum

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Story Time with Univision: Local leaders, and Univision 45 personalities entertain you with a charming children's story, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

When: 11 am in the Parent Resource Library

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Crocro y su Tumbaká: In this multicultural group, Tumbaká interprets songs with echoes of Latin-jazz, percussion solos, batá, son, guarachas, and opera/salsa.

When: 11:30 am in Kid's Hall Alcove

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Fiestas Patrias Grito Reenactment: Join us for a visual reenactment as a mariachi band opens with cultural music, followed by a grito reenactment, and concluding with a live folklórico performance featuring the mariachi!

When: 1 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove

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Flamenco Ole!: Come experience this show that teaches children about the art and culture of Flamenco, as artists showcase its important elements!

When: 2 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove