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National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed starting Sept. 15-Oct. 15, a month in which many Latin American countries celebrate independence.
In 5COUNTRY, Hispanic communities are hosting events to celebrate their independence, culture, and history throughout the month.
Bentonville
Tour de Tacos: Sept. 9, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at JUNK Brands.
¡Andemos! Ride with Arkansas Latinas en Bici!: Sept 20 at 6 p.m. In front of NWACC's Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies
¡Baila con En Fuego! – Latin Dance Lesson: Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. and again at 12 p.m. at NWACC Student Center.
LatinX Theatre Project: Oct. 5 at 12 p.m. at NWACC White Auditorium
Fayetteville
NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival: Sept. 24, 1-5 p.m. at the Northwest Arkansas Mall parking lot.
Springdale
2023 Salvadorean Festival: Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Jones Center.
Book Discussion at Más Libritos Book Club: Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Siloam Springs
2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival: Sept. 16, 2-8 p.m. at Memorial Park.
Fort Smith
Hispanic Cultural Festival: Sept. 16, 6-11 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church parking lot.
Hispanic Heritage Art and Culture Exhibition: Sept. 9-Dec. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fort Smith Museum of History.
Hispanic Heritage Month Festival: Sept. 17, 12-7 p.m. at the Fort Smith Convention Center.
Salsa at the Bell Tower: Sept. 29, 6-10:30 p.m. at UAFS Bell Tower
Sabor de Mi Tierra: Oct. 8 at New Life Church
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