Sunday, September 19, 12:30–3pm

Soccer: The Heart of the Hispanic Heritage!

Come out to view a youth soccer tournament and enjoy other activities that highlight Hispanic Heritage.  There will be arts and crafts, music, and more.
All ages
FREE

College Park Community Center
5051 Pierce Ave., College Park, MD  20740
For more information, please contact PGPCC@pgparks.com; 301-864-1611

Sunday, September 19, 1–4  pm

Festival de la Familia

Families will enjoy games, crafts, food vendors, a Zumba demo, that will lead up to our main event, the Joe Falero Band. They will be performing Latin jazz/dance music from 2:30-4pm on the Main Stage.
All Ages
Free
Space is limited and registration is required

Beltsville Community Center
3900 Sellman Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705
For more information, please contact 301-937-6613

Sunday, September 19, 1–4 pm 

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic culture with crafts, music, food, vendors, and more.
All ages
FREE
Register on Parks Direct. Activity Code: GMCC-SPEC-GA-20210919.

Glassmanor Community Center
1101 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill, MD  20745
For more information, please contact 301-567-6033

PGCMLS and College Park Aviation Museum presents: Hispanic Heritage Month Collaboration Latinas in Aviation   

Week of September 20, 7 pm

Livestream with Captain Linda Pauwels – Excerpts from Beyond Haiku  

Captain Linda Pauwels instructor pilot on the Boeing 787 and former aviation columnist for the Orange County Register, presents a selection of haiku and short poems by men and women who fly airplanes for a living. Beyond Haiku peeks through the cockpit door to reveal the poetic heart of airline pilots. Join Captain Linda Pauwels, as she will share her book of poetry and her journey to becoming the first woman Captain for American Airlines. Learn more at beyondhaiku.com. This program is presented jointly with Prince George’s County Memorial Library System.
All ages
Free
Livestream on Prince George's Parks and Recreation YouTube
For more information, please visit latinasinaviation.com or call 301-864-5310

Friday, September 24, 12:30-1:30 pm 

Hispanic Heritage Event: Zumba Salsa Style 

Join us in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with Zumba-Salsa Style! Enjoy a class of practicing the style of dance exercise created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto Perez. To register for this great event, sign up on PARKS DIRECT or at the front desk.
Ages 60 or Better 
FREE
Register on Parks Direct. Activity Code LBSAC-SPEC-GA-20210924

Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center
7202 Contee Rd., Laurel, MD 20707
For more information, please contact 301-206-3350 

Saturday, September 25, 2-5 pm

Carnaval Latino de Bladensburg

Enjoy an outdoor dance party with carnival games and food vendors, surprises, and much more!

Bladensburg Community Center
4500 57^th Ave., Bladensburg, MD 20710
For more information, please contact 301-386-2278

Tuesday, September 28, 10:30 am 

ECSAC Cinema Presents: Tortilla Soup 

This movie is a comedy for your appetite and is about family and achieving dreams. Three grown sisters try to cope and live with their father; a veteran chef. He has rules which are both mandatory and non-negotiable. Join us to see what the end will be. Light refreshments served.   
Ages 60 or better
FREE
Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign up in person at the center or by calling.

Evelyn Cole Senior Activity Center
5720 Addison Road, Seat Pleasant, MD 20743
For more information or to register, please contact 301-386-5525 

Tuesday, September 28, 1–3 pm 

Dominos 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at John E Howard Senior Activity Center. Come and drink a Jarrito soda and join your friends in a fun casual game of dominos.
Ages 60 or better
FREE
Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign up in person at the center or by calling.

John E Howard Community Center
4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
For more information or to register, please contact 301-568-2400 

Tuesday, September 28, 5-6:30 pm

El Carnaval Experience

Have you ever seen the pictures of colorful costumes, mystifying masks, and flamboyant parades where beautiful people dance through the streets? Our video presentation will start the experience for this event.  Come and join us to celebrate Carnival in Latin America. Lets  have fun with dance, crafts, and Latin food that will show you   the history and traditions of Hispanic Heritage.
Ages: 5-12
FREE

Patuxent Community Center
4410 Bishopmill Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301-780-7577

Thursday, September 30, 10 am–2 pm  

Hispanic Heritage Month: Shaping the Bright Future of America  

Celebrating the culture, history, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestry can be traced to Spain, Mexico, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean.
Ages 60 or Better  
FREE  
For more information please contact 301-782-1455 

Thursday, September 30, 12 noon–2 pm

Afro Cuban All Stars Classic Video Concert 

Experience the sounds of Afro Cuban Jazz with a classic performance by Juan De Marcos & The Afro Cuban All Stars. Bring your lawn or stadium chair and enjoy the concert under the afternoon sun. Light, prepackaged refreshments will be served.
Ages 60 or Better 
FREE

Camp Springs Senior Activity Center 
6420 Allentown Road , Camp Springs, Maryland, 20748 
For more information please contact 301-449-0490  

Friday, October 1, 6:30-8:30 pm

Sugar Skull Paint & Sip

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at South Bowie Community. We will paint a Sugar Skull for the Day of Dead, while sipping on traditional Hispanic juices and refreshments.
All Ages
FREE

South Bowie Community Center
1717 Pittsfield Lane, Bowie, MD 20716
301-249-1622

Saturday, October 2, 10am-4pm 

Latinas in Aviation Global Festival 2021

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, join the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation’s College Park Aviation Museum, and Airport as we honor Latinas in aviation. Watch as pilots featured in the Latinas in Aviation book fly into the College Park Airport and share their unique experiences and passion for aviation. This one-of-kind event gives you the opportunity to meet and hear from contributing authors while learning about the magic of aviation. In addition to the special Fly-In, the day will be filled with speak panels, mentoring circles, crafts, food, and we will also be giving out the book for free to families.
All Ages
FREE

College Park Aviation Museum
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, MD 20740
301-864-6029

Saturday, October 2, 11 am–2 pm

Family Art Day Fandango

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a FREE, festive, outdoor family event. This community celebration of music (Son Jarocho) and dance (Zapateado) is for everyone, no matter your skill level. Join members of the band Jarana Beat, for an afternoon Fandango! Bring your instruments and be ready to sing and dance together!
All Ages
FREE
Register on Parks Direct. Activity Code: NAO-SPEC-GA-20211002

Adelphi Manor Community Park
8000 Block West Park Drive, Adelphi 20783
Rain location: Langley Park Community Center. 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville 20783
For more information, please contact northernareaprograms@pgparks.com; 301-445-4500 

Saturday, October 2, 8 pm 

Panamanian Folkloric Group: Patria y Saloma 

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse is proud to present Patria y Saloma for an evening of Panamanian dance and music. Wearing traditional folkloric outfits and accompanied by live musicians, Patria y Saloma share the beauty of Panamanian dance and keep the tradition alive in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in 2021.
All Ages
Tickets $25, $15 for seniors, students, and children

Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly, MD 20784
For more information, please contact publickplayhouse@pgparks.com; 301-277-1710

Sunday, October 3. 1 – 4 pm 

Hispanic Fusion - Family Fun 

Stop by, explore and celebrate Hispanic Fusion and family fun! Create cool crafts, taste festive foods, discover new dance moves, and add up points scoring goals on the soccer field.
All ages
FREE
Registration is required. 

Register on Parks Direct. Activity codes: HHRC-SPEC-GA-20211003, FWFCC-SPEC-GA-20211003, PLCC-SPEC-GA-20211003

Fort Washington Forest Community Center
1200 Fillmore Rd. Fort Washington
For more information, please contact 301-292-4300

Tuesday, October 5.  6–8 pm 

Colorism vs. Racism: How Do These “-isms” Impact Afro Latin@ Communities? 

In this panel discussion, attendees will hear from members of Afro Latin@ communities concerning events (both past and current) that have impacted the inclusion of African descendants in Latino@ communities. Specifically, we will use historical events, current events, and pop culture as prompts to guide critical conversations around colorism, racism, and belonging. 

Panelists include:
Aisha Cort, Ph.D., Lecturer, Dept. of World Languages and Cultures, Howard University
Miriam Machado-Luces, President & CEO, TVA Media, LLC
Ashanti Martinez, Research and Policy Analyst, CASA
Manuel Mendez, President, DC AfroLatino Caucus 

LIvesetream on Facebook @PGParksHistory
This program is hosted by the M-NCPPC Black History Program.
For more information, please contact 240-264-3415 

Tuesday, October 5. 6:30-8:30 pm

Taco Tuesday Family Edition 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at Palmer Park Community Center. Come join us while we eat tacos and view the movie COCO to celebrate Hispanic heritage month.
All ages
FREE
Registration Required

Palmer Park Community Center
7720 Barlowe Rd, Landover MD 20785
301-773-5665

Wednesday, October 6. 1 pm 

Afternoon with Us: Cissa Paz Trio  

Cissa Paz Trio performs music influenced by local jazz and her Brazilian African Indigenous background. Her soft voice and soulful and vibrant stage presence leave her audience wanting more.
All ages
Tickets: $10

Harmony Hall Arts Center
10702 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
For more information, please contact harmonyhallarts@pgparks.com; 301-203-6040

Wednesday, October 6. 1 pm  

Hispanic Heritage Creative Workshop: Understanding Frida Kahlo  

Join Washington, DC artist Cheryl Edwards for this inspiring dive into the life and art of the iconic Frida Kahlo. Students will discover her art-making methods, challenges, and the historic legacy this important artist holds to this day. Basic drawing and painting materials will be provided for this workshop.
All Ages
FREE 
Drop-in

Brentwood Arts Exchange 
3901 Rhode Island Ave.
Brentwood MD. 20744 
For more information, please contact brentwoodarts@pgparks.com; 301-277-2863

Thursday, October 7. 2 pm
Un Legado Orgulloso y un Futuro Brillante: Honrar a nuestros antepasados, su misión, su coraje,   su sacrificio y su amor. Los latinos y la Guerra Civil de los Estados Unidos. 

En el medio siglo decimonoveno, no toda la gente Hispana vivian el lo profundo del Sur. Muchos vivian en el Norte y Medio Atlantico, creando por dentro y al rededor de cuidas como Baltimore, Washington D.C. y Nueva York. Igual que hoy, muchos immigrantes buscaban integrarse dentro de la sociedad de su nueva tierra y ganar acceptencia por el servicio militar. Sin embargo, aunque ellos voluntariamente pelliaron en la Guerra Civil, sus contribuciones son pasado por alto comparado a los immigrantes de Alemania y Irlanda. Como una voz de justicia y compasion hacia comunidades Latinos, El Museo de Casa Surratt explorará estas historias y seran utilizadas como instrumento para educar el publico y otras comunidades. Vamos ha enseñar sobre los rollos y raíses dentro la narrativa nacional Hispanica para alentar tolerancia y entendimiento de la comunidad Latinos. Tambien servira para combatir la actitud predominante que genete Latinos no tienen derecho hacer los Estados Unidos su hogar.

(English) A Proud Legacy and Bright Future: Honoring our ancestors, their mission, their courage, their sacrifice, and their love. Latinos and the Civil War.  
In the mid-19th century, not all Latinos lived in the deep South. Many also lived in the North and Mid-Atlantic, creating communities in and around large port cities such as Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York. Like today, these newcomers sought to integrate into the society of their new homeland and gain acceptance through military service. Yet, even though Latinos volunteered to fight during the Civil War, their contributions have been traditionally overlooked compared to German and Irish immigrants. As a voice for justice and compassion towards Latino communities, Surratt House Museum staff will explore these untold stories, utilizing them as a tool to educate the public and other community groups about the deep roots and roles of Latinos in our national narrative, to encourage tolerance and understanding of these communities and the combat the prevalent attitude that Latinos are outsiders without the right to make the United States of America their home.
All ages
Free

Surratt House Museum
9118 Brandywine Road Clinton, MD 20735
For more information, please contact veronica.gallardo@pgparks.com; 201-594-7320

Sunday, October 10, 12-4 pm

The Heritage Cup: Soccer Tournament

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Glenarden Community Center playing soccer! Join us to learn how this action-packed sport has a huge impact on Hispanic culture. Enjoy a day of soccer skills, drills and a chance to play in the mini “World Cup” tournament.
Ages: 6-12
FREE
Drop-in

Glenarden Community Center
8615 McLain Avenue Glenarden, MD 20785
301-772-3151

Sunday, October 10, 3–5 pm
Hispanic Heritage Concert: Joe Falero and Friends Band

You are invited to a live performance of imaginary travel around the world with Latin music: Salsa, ChaChaCha, Mambo, Boogaloo, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaeton, Bolero, Plena, Spanish Rock & Latin Jazz! Joe Falero and his powerhouse band will have you dancing to the beat of your favorite rhythms!  Limited to the first 100 people.
All ages
FREE
Register on Parks Direct. Activity code: SAARC-SPEC-GA-20211010

Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex
13601 Missouri Avenue, Brandywine, MD 20613
For more information, please contact 301-782-1442

Monday, October 11, 12 noon–2 pm  

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month thru Paint & Sip 

Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center invites you to a fun-filled afternoon of “Paint & Sip” with Art Instructor Malika Bryant, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  Grab a glass of apple cider, your imagination, and let’s paint your own Hispanic-themed artwork to take home. All supplies will be provided, including apple cider!
Ages 60 or better
FREE
Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign up in person at the center or by calling before October 4.

Gwendolyn Britt Senior Activity Center
4009 Wallace Road, North Brentwood, Maryland 20722
301-699-1238 

Friday, October 15, 7–9:30 pm

Movie Under the Stars: Pixar’s Coco

Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a night under the stars featuring the Pixar sensational movie, Coco. Despite his family’s generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto dela Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel and his 2 new friends embark on an adventure to the colorful Land of the Dead to unlock the real story behind his family’s history. With food trucks onsite, this will be a fun outing for the entire family!
All Ages
FREE
Register on Parks Direct. Activity code: SPLEX-SPEC-GA-20211015

Marvin F. Wilson Stadium at the Prince George’s County Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
For more information, please contact 301-583-2400

Thursday, October 14, 2 pm
Un Legado Orgulloso y un Futuro Brillante: Honrar a nuestros antepasados, su misión, su coraje,   su sacrificio y su amor. Los latinos y la Guerra Civil de los Estados Unidos. 

En el medio siglo decimonoveno, no toda la gente Hispana vivian el lo profundo del Sur. Muchos vivian en el Norte y Medio Atlantico, creando por dentro y al rededor de cuidas como Baltimore, Washington D.C. y Nueva York. Igual que hoy, muchos immigrantes buscaban integrarse dentro de la sociedad de su nueva tierra y ganar acceptencia por el servicio militar. Sin embargo, aunque ellos voluntariamente pelliaron en la Guerra Civil, sus contribuciones son pasado por alto comparado a los immigrantes de Alemania y Irlanda. Como una voz de justicia y compasion hacia comunidades Latinos, El Museo de Casa Surratt explorará estas historias y seran utilizadas como instrumento para educar el publico y otras comunidades. Vamos ha enseñar sobre los rollos y raíses dentro la narrativa nacional Hispanica para alentar tolerancia y entendimiento de la comunidad Latinos. Tambien servira para combatir la actitud predominante que genete Latinos no tienen derecho hacer los Estados Unidos su hogar.

(English) A Proud Legacy and Bright Future:  Honoring our ancestors, their mission, their courage, their sacrifice, and their love. Latinos and the Civil War.  
In the mid-19th century, not all Latinos lived in the deep South. Many also lived in the North and Mid-Atlantic, creating communities in and around large port cities such as Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York. Like today, these newcomers sought to integrate into the society of their new homeland and gain acceptance through military service. Yet, even though Latinos volunteered to fight during the Civil War, their contributions have been traditionally overlooked compared to German and Irish immigrants. As a voice for justice and compassion towards Latino communities, Surratt House Museum staff will explore these untold stories, utilizing them as a tool to educate the public and other community groups about the deep roots and roles of Latinos in our national narrative, to encourage tolerance and understanding of these communities and the combat the prevalent attitude that Latinos are outsiders without the right to make the United States of America their home.
All ages
Free

Surratt House Museum
9118 Brandywine Road Clinton, MD 20735
For more information, please contact veronica.gallardo@pgparks.com; 201-594-7320