National Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th to October 15th. 

During this time, there will be several events where Colombians and other Spanish cultures can gather together.

Scroll down the list to see which exciting opportunity you’d be most interested in attending:

• Somos Pacífico

– A fundraising event at the Hi Neighbor Cannabis Club in North Hollywood to raise funds for the cost of building homes in Colombia’s Chocó region for victims of the earthquake. The social media flyer describes it as an all ages and pet friendly event. 

– Tickets are $15. 

– Saturday October 3rd from 2pm to 9pm. 

• The City of Lawndale Hispanic Heritage Festival 

– Lawndale’s very first Hispanic Heritage Festival will showcase a coalition of vendors, performers, and family-friendly activities to celebrate the 21 countries that recognize Spanish as their official language.

– Free event.

– Jane Addams Park.

– Saturday October 10th from 3pm to 8pm.

• Los Angeles Libros Festival 

– An all-day event showcasing Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling. There will also be workshops and musical performances. Free and open to the public. 

– Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles.

– Saturday September 26th from 10am to 4pm.

• 5th Annual Latinx Welcome

– “Comunidad, Cultura, y Excelencia”

– Hosted by the UCLA Latinx Success Center 

– Current students, alumni, and the general public are invited to make connections with new students and campus partners and discover the opportunities available to the Latinx community that support success. There will be music, performances, and food.

– An RSVP is strongly encouraged.

– Thursday October 8th from 4pm-6pm

– Wilson Plaza, UCLA