Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month begins September 15 and the celebration continues through October 15 to mark the vibrant histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx individuals. For parents and teachers, here is a helpful resource to fill in any knowledge gaps and start conversations with kids.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as a family with events, storytimes, games, as well as books and movies! We’ll be adding new kid-friendly activities as we find them. At the bottom of this post, we’ve linked to a few delicious, local restaurants to try (ones that kids really like).
Hispanic Heritage Month Events in the East Bay
Friday, September 12, 2025
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Bilingual Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleyThursday, September 18, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Cultural Crafting Series @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: LoterÃa Flowerpots @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Friday, September 19, 2025
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Bilingual Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleySaturday, September 20, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Community Tamalada @ Melrose Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl @ Hercules Library, Hercules
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Expo de Lucha Libre @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, Oakland
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: ¡LoterÃa! @ Main | Alameda Free Library, AlamedaThursday, September 25, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Cultural Crafting Series @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandFriday, September 26, 2025
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Bilingual Baby Bounce @ West Branch | Berkeley Public Library, BerkeleySaturday, September 27, 2025
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Mariachi Festival @ Southland Mall, HaywardTuesday, September 30, 2025
10:30 am - 11:15 am: Aguacate Music Kids @ West End Branch | Alameda Free Library, AlamedaThursday, October 2, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Cultural Crafting Series @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandThursday, October 9, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Cultural Crafting Series @ 81st Avenue Branch | Oakland Public Library, OaklandFriday, October 10, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am: Toddler Story Time and Crafts @ Hayward Area Historical Society, HaywardVisit the Mission Murals, San Francisco
Anytime. Walk or drive to see the fabulous, colorful community murals in San Francisco’s Mission District. Audio tour is available. Map and details >
Favorite Latinx Heritage Books to Read and Movies to Watch with Kids
Some of our favorite books by Latinx authors or illustrators:
- Dreamers by Yuyi Morales
- TÃa Isa Wants a Car by Meg Medina
- The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
- ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market by Raul the Third
- Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
Plan a family movie night to open the door to bigger conversations. Look to films that may be familiar to your kids, like Disney’s Coco or Encanto. These plot lines capture some cultural traditions and history that you can discuss together.
Find Latinx Restaurants Kids Love in the East Bay
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a delicious meal. Some of our favorite East Bay restaurants are:
- Cholita Linda (Oakland + Alameda) | Peruvian-American street-food favorites
- Picante (Berkeley) | Mexican cuisine
- Cafe Platano (Berkeley + Oakland) | Salvadoran cuisine
- Tacos Oscar (Oakland) | Taqueria, vegan friendly
- Casa Latina Bakery (Berkeley) | Mexican bakery and eatery
For more kid-friendly Latinx restaurants, see 99 Restaurants kids love or global eating for East Bay kids.
Tell us: How will you observe and celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with your kids?
