Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the accomplishments and the hardships people of the Hispanic and Latinx community have faced in American history. The month is recognized from September 15 – October 15 annually, beginning on the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua (September 15, 1988).

10 Ways that your match can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month together!

1, Attend a Local Event or Festival

• Find events here:
  • Boston Public Library events
  • EventBrite HHM events
  • BASE events

2. Food & Cooking Exchange

• Visit a Latin American grocery to buy ingredients; cook together; take turns teaching your mentee/mentor a recipe from your background (or theirs)
• Alternatively, volunteer together at a community dinner or fundraiser for a Latinx cause.

3. Book/Poetry/Story Swap!

• Create a mini book club: read poems, short stories, or a novel by a Latinx author.
• Go to a BPL event — the Boston Public Library hosts author talks, performing arts, film screenings tied to Hispanic Heritage Month

4. Film Screening/Discussion

• Watch films like Coco (often screened in libraries) Boston Moms
• Explore Cine Fiesta 2025 in Boston

5. Art & Music Exploration

• Go to gallery nights (e.g. museums hosting Latinx art)
• Attend Latin music / dance performances (salsa nights, folkloric dance)
• Participate in a dance workshop (salsa, bachata, folklorico) together

6. Support Latinx-owned businesses

• Try a Latinx-owned restaurant for lunch/dinner, buy art or crafts from Latino artisans, or do a “shop local Latinx” day
• Place a highlight post on social media about a Latinx-owned business you love

7. Daily “Did You Know?” micro-learning

• Send each other a short fact, quote, or video daily related to Hispanic heritage, arts, history.

8. Community service / volunteer together

• Volunteer at a Latinx community center, bilingual school, immigrant-rights org, or cultural festival