National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th, is a time when we recognize as a nation the great contributions of Latinos to American culture as well as honor their long and influential presence in North America.

HWIS’s mission is to help disseminate opportunities for our students and the broader public to celebrate the heritage of so many of our staff and parent community, and to educate our children.

To that end, we present here some fun events for National Hispanic Heritage Month:

Hispanic Heritage Exhibition
Thursday, September 12 | 9am–5pm
@ Poe Park Visitor Center
2640 Grand Concourse
The Bronx

“The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents a Hispanic Heritage exhibition featuring the work of artists whose art tells of the political and social struggles of Latinos, as well as pride in tradition and the beauty of the Hispanic culture. Through the mediums of photography, paintings, mixed media, sculpture, words, and film their stories emerge. The exhibition is open on Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through Saturday, September 28.”

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Hosted by Comptroller Scott M. Stringer
Monday, September 16, 2019 | 6–8:30 PM
Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling
898 Saint Nicholas Ave
Manhattan

—https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hispanic-heritage-month-tickets-69189452515?fbclid=IwAR2JyHNiA1O5s85Wz7Ht-mEs40TGPzGTF3sWi85ta9SJJqwjrQU2-2AicfE

Hispanic Heritage Family Day 2019
Saturday, September 28 | 10am–4pm
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center in J. Hood Wright Park
351 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan

“Join NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun and the Jazz Foundation of America for the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Family Day! We will celebrate Hispanic culture and history with Latin dance workshops, arts and crafts, sports, and a Latin Jazz concert with Ray Mantilla.”

—https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2019/09/28/hispanic-heritage-family-day-2019

Ballet Hispánico Hispanic Heritage Month: A La Calle Block Party 2019
Sunday, September 29 | 12–4pm
West 89th Street | Between Columbus & Amsterdam
Manhattan

“¡Unidos por cultura! Join us at our 3rd Annual A La Calle Block Party! | Company, School of Dance, and CAP Performances • Live Music • Free Dance Classes • Free Raffles • Kids Activities & more | Rain or Shine Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with our sponsors, dancers, food vendors, and community.”

—https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ballet-hispanico-hispanic-heritage-month-a-la-calle-block-party-2019-registration-65959090415