Posted by: Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year marks Hispanic Heritage Month and with Miami-Dade's population primarily of Hispanic decent, this month-long homage means there are plenty of HHM-themed events around.
Here's where to find them:
North Shore Park, 501 72 St., Miami Beach
Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to noon
The Falls, 8888 SW 136 St., Miami
Zumba class by Life Time Miami, Hispanic-themed arts & crafts, domino tables and prizes and giveaways for the first 50 attendees. Free.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 4-10 p.m.
North Miami Beach Library, 1601 NE 164 St., North Miami Beach
Music by Leonardo Sierra, Miami Music, Dayma Diamante and Ricardo Malfatti plus, Hispanic dance and food. Free.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Amphitheatre Doral Central Park, 3000 NW 87 Ave., Doral
Performances by folkloric dance groups, flamenco dancers and an 11-piece salsa band. Free.
Saturday, Sept. 27, noon to 2 p.m.
Meet at North Miami City Hall, 776 NE 125 St., North Miami
Take a tour on the NOMI Trolley to several Hispanic restaurants throughout the city and enjoy samplings of their signature dishes. Click here to RSVP.
Sunday, Sept. 28, 7:30-9 p.m.
FIU Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts, 10910 SW 17 St.
Concert by the Alhambra Orchestra featuring a program of Hispanic music by Arriaga, Marquez and Albeniz. Tickets are $5 and $10. Click here for info.
Saturday, Oct. 4 from 6-9 p.m.
Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87 Ave., Miami Lakes
Learn about the heritage and culture of Peru through music, dance, food and art at this family-friendly event. Free.
Miami Beach Salsa Fest 11
Sunday, Oct. 5, 5-10 p.m.
Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.
Melina Almodovar headlines an evening of Latin music featuring live orchestras and DJs. Click here for info.
La Gran Fiesta
Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m.
MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125 St.
Family-friendly event with live performances by Frankie Ruiz Jr., Melina Almodovar and Don Mona along with music by DJ Xtreme, folkloric dance performances and authentic Hispanic food for sale. Click here for info.
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Here are Hispanic Heritage events in other parts of South Florida:
Hispanic Heritage Month events in Broward
Hispanic Heritage Month events in Palm Beach
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