Hispanic Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and there’s always plenty of events celebrating that at Miami-Dade Public Library branches.
Here’s what’s happening:
Fri. and Sat.: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mon.-Thurs.: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
West Kendall Regional Library
Enjoy creating a traditional Mexican decorative craft. Create a banner made out of paper panels cut with unique designs. These decorations are used for any celebration and are often used to decorate your home. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the library at 305-385-7135 or lopezp@mdpls.org. Ages 12 yrs.+
Fri., Sept. 15: 3 – 5 p.m.
Lemon City Branch
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (95 mins.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.
Fri., Sept. 15: 4 – 5 p.m.
Tamiami Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special stories, songs, crafts and more! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-223-4758 or connorsa@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat., Sept. 16: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Virrick Park Branch
¡Loteria! Grab a board and see if your figura comes up in this friendly and educational game made popular in Mexico. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-7872 or castrod@mdpls.org. Ages 6 yrs.+
Sat., Sept. 16: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Arcola Lakes Branch
Amigos y amigas! Let’s party away the afternoon with enriching bilingual stories, where we’ll delve into history, culture, music, and traditions to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. You’ll even get the chance to learn how to design your very own piñata! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat., Sept. 16: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Kendale Lakes Branch
Enjoy a celebration of Hispanic culture presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System Story Troupe. Join us for interactive stories, songs, crafts, and more! For more information please contact the branch at 305-388-0326 or jacobsonf@mdpls.org. All ages.
Tues., Sept. 19: 6 – 7 p.m.
Sunset Branch
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special presentation by Chef Bergamino and Family. Learn about Peruvian culture and get a taste of their delicious cuisine. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. All ages.
Wed., Sept. 20: 5 – 6 p.m.
Arcola Lakes Branch
Wear the flag colors of the Hispanic country of your choice and learn to design the flags of some popular Hispanic tourist destinations. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-694-2707 or powellk@mdpls.org. Ages 6 – 12 yrs.
“Encanto.” (Photo/AMC Theatres)
Wed., Sept. 20: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch – Auditorium
Sit back and enjoy watching a film with the family. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat., Sept. 23: 2- 3:30 p.m.
South Dade Regional
Enjoy a celebration of Hispanic culture presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System Story Troupe. Join us for interactive stories, songs, crafts, and more! For more information please contact the branch at 305-233-8140 or crespim@mdpls.org. All ages.
Wed., Sept. 27: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch – Auditorium
Sit back and enjoy watching a film with the family. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org.
Fri., Sept. 29: 3 – 5 p.m.
Lemon City Branch
Enjoy an afternoon movie with family and friends. (95 minutes). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-757-0662 or hallj@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat., Sept. 30: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Miami Beach Regional
Join in the celebration by making musical crafts! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 5 – 12 yrs.
Sat., Sept. 30: 3 – 5 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional – Auditorium
Join us for a free film screening in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors (109 min.). For more information, please contact the branch at 305-535-4219 or capleyb@mdpls.org. Ages 13 yrs.+
Wed., Oct. 4: 11:00 a.m. – noon
Sunny Isles Beach Branch
With the help of her adorable puppets, magic and music, Marci Poppins teaches lessons in history, reminding her young audience to be proud of their heritage. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-682-0726 or vazquezh@mdpls.org. Ages 3 – 10 yrs.
Thurs., Oct. 5: 11:00 a.m. – noon
Sunset Branch
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities for the entire family in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! For more information, please contact the branch at 305-270-6368 or duartel@mdpls.org. All ages.
Sat., Oct. 7: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
West Flagler Branch
With the help of her adorable puppets, magic and music, Marci Poppins teaches lessons in history, reminding her young audience to be proud of their heritage. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-442-8710 or muniasm@mdpls.org. Ages 3 – 10 yrs.
Tues., Oct. 10: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Miami Springs Branch
Enjoy a celebration of Hispanic culture presented by the Miami-Dade Public Library System Story Troupe. Join us for interactive stories, songs, crafts, and more! Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-805-3811 or mayerr@mdpls.org. All ages.
Wed., Oct. 11: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch – Auditorium
Sit back and enjoy watching a film with the family. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-931-5512 or lefrakp@mdpls.org.
More free and cheap things to do with kids this week:
Friday, September 22, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:30 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Dania Pointe
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hollywood ArtsPark
Saturday, September 23, 2023
All Day | FREE | Miccosukee Indian Gaming, Resort, Museum & Village
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:00 am to 7:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
9:30 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | City Center in Pembroke Pines
10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Mainlands Park
10:00 am to 1:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Welleby Park
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
10:30 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
11:30 am | FREE | Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton
11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | South Dade Regional Library
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | CityPlace Doral
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Bergeron Rodeo
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | West Boca Library
3:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Fox Observatory
Sunday, September 24, 2023
All Day | FREE | Miccosukee Indian Gaming, Resort, Museum & Village
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:00 am to 7:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
10:30 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
11:30 am to 2:00 pm | $3.00-4.50 | Tradewinds Park
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Bass Museum of Art
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Stirling Road Branch Library
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dania Pointe
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Dania Pointe
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | Lantana Road Branch Library, Lake Worth
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Monday, September 25, 2023
9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Zoo Miami
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | Broward Main Library
3:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm | FREE | Royal Palm Beach Library
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Boca Raton
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
3:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Aventura Public Library
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Discounted | Galaxy Skateway Davie
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Xtreme Action Park
Thursday, September 28, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach
9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
12:30 pm | FREE | Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1:00 pm | $10.00 | Sandoway Discovery Center, Delray Beach
1:30 pm to 12:00 am | FREE | Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
More Miami-Dade events
Friday, September 22, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres
9:30 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
4:00 pm | $10.00 | Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Doral
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Tropical Park
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Sample McDougald House
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | South Florida Center for Percussive Arts
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Books and Books Coral Gables
Saturday, September 23, 2023
All Day | FREE | Miccosukee Indian Gaming, Resort, Museum & Village
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
5:00 am to 11:30 pm | $5.00
9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, Miami-Dade
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres
9:00 am to 7:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
9:30 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
11:00 am to 12:00 pm | $7.00-15.00 | Deering Estate
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Margaret Pace Park
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | South Dade Regional Library
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | CityPlace Doral
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | CityPlace Doral
3:00 pm | FREE | Leah Arts District
4:00 pm | $10.00 | Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Doral
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Graffiti, Miami-Dade
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Miami-Dade County Auditorium
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bill Sadowski Park & Nature Center
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Books and Books Coral Gables
11:30 pm to 2:00 am | $5.00 | Coral Gables Art Cinema
Sunday, September 24, 2023
All Day | FREE | Miccosukee Indian Gaming, Resort, Museum & Village
FREE | Broward, Dade & greater Palm Beach
5:00 am to 11:30 pm | $5.00
8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Pinecrest Gardens
8:30 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Coral Reef Park
9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres
9:00 am to 7:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Merrick Park
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | $5.00 | Bill Cosford Cinema
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Merrick House Museum, Miami-Dade
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Biltmore Hotel
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Bass Museum of Art
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Miami
4:00 pm | $10.00 | Tripping Animals Brewing Co., Doral
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Collins Park, Miami Beach
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Ocean Drive Promenade, Miami Beach
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade
9:00 pm | FREE | Ball & Chain
Monday, September 25, 2023
8:30 am to 9:30 am | FREE | Miami-Dade Government Center
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres
9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Zoo Miami
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Adrienne Arsht Center
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | InterContinental Hotel
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Sandbar Sports Grill, Miami-Dade
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
All Day | $5.00-7.00 | Regal Cinemas Multiple Locations
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres
9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | CityPlace Doral
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Haulover Beach Park
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Haulover Beach Park
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres
9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pelican Harbor Marina
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Aventura Public Library
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Nightlife Brewing Co., Miami-Dade
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Exit One Taproom, Miami-Dade
Thursday, September 28, 2023
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Discounted | AMC Theatres
9:30 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Kendall Regional Library
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Discounted | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $12.32-19.53 | The Berry Farms
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Highland Oaks Park
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Plantation Heritage Park
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Doral Yard
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Dolphin Mall
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | The Betsy Hotel
Papel Picado Craft – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Weekly on Friday and Saturday @ 9:30 am-6:00 pm (September 15, 2023 - October 14, 2023)
Papel Picado Craft – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
West Kendall Regional Library 10201 Hammocks Blvd #159 Miami ,FL 33196
Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ 9:30 am-8:00 pm (September 18, 2023 - October 13, 2023)
Papel Picado Craft – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
West Kendall Regional Library 10201 Hammocks Blvd #159 Miami ,FL 33196
September 23, 2023 @ 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
South Dade Regional Library 10750 SW 211 St Cutler Bay ,FL 33189
September 27, 2023 @ 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Family Movie Night: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Aventura Public Library 2930 NE 199th St. (a.k.a. Aventura Boulevard) Aventura ,FL 33180
September 29, 2023 @ 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Friday Movie Matinee: Ferdinand
Lemon City Library 430 NE 61 St. Miami ,FL 33137
September 30, 2023 @ 10:30 am-11:30 am
Hispanic Heritage Musical Crafts Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunny Isles Branch Library 18070 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach ,FL 33160
September 30, 2023 @ 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Coco – Hispanic Heritage Month Movie
Miami Beach Regional Library 227 22nd St Miami Beach ,FL 33139
October 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Marci Poppins Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunny Isles Branch Library 18070 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach ,FL 33160
October 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Family Storytime – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
West Flagler Branch Library 5050 W Flagler St. Miami ,FL 33134
October 7, 2023 @ 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Marci Poppins Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
West Flagler Branch Library 5050 W Flagler St. Miami ,FL 33134
October 10, 2023 @ 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Miami Springs Branch Library 401 Westward Dr. Miami Springs ,FL 33166
October 11, 2023 @ 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Family Movie Night: Coco – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Aventura Public Library 2930 NE 199th St. (a.k.a. Aventura Boulevard) Aventura ,FL 33180
Arcola Lakes Library
8240 NW 7 Ave. Miami , FL 33150 305-694-2707
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Lemon City Library
430 NE 61 St. Miami , FL 33137 305-757-0662
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Miami Springs Branch Library
401 Westward Dr. Miami Springs , FL 33166
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Tamiami Branch Library
12700 SW 8 St. Miami , FL 33184 (305) 223-4758
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Sunset Branch Library
10855 SW 72nd St. Miami , FL 33173 (305) 270-6368
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Sunny Isles Branch Library
18070 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach , FL 33160 (305) 682-0726
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West Flagler Branch Library
5050 W Flagler St. Miami , FL 33134 (305) 442-8710
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