Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month for Kids & Families

Hispanic/Latine 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

Latinx Month Celebration at Children’s Fairyland

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with three weekends of arts & crafts, hands-on activities, workshops for older kids, and live performances from local artists. Learn More>

Latinx+ Engineering Day at Exploratorium

September 27. Join a family-friendly science-filled at where visitors of all ages can participate in hands-on exhibits, interactive activities, and connect with engineers and STEM educators from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). More info >

Visit 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
• Tía 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) | 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?