Discovery Park will host an educational event for the whole family to learn about Hispanic history on Saturday, Oct. 12. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Hispanic foods and culture through various hands-on activities and listening sessions.

This event serves as a way to honor the cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, Spain and the Caribbean.

Festivities for Hispanic Heritage Day:

• Piñata Making Activity – guests will get to decorate their own traditional Mexican piñata, a festive and colorful craft often used in celebrations.
• Mexican Tissue Paper Flower Making Activity – in this hands-on activity, guests will learn how to craft traditional Mexican tissue paper flowers, known for their bold colors and festive appearance. These flowers are commonly used in celebrations like Día de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo to add vibrant decor to altars, tables, and festivities.
• Dance class and lesson with Allegra Riley, owner and instructor of Hello, Dance! in Martin, TN.

Main Street of Union City is hosting its annual event, Tacos and Tamales, in Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City on October 12 at 4 p.m. Find out more about the event here.

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of the American Latino community.

Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week,” but it was later extended to a month in 1988. Since then, HHM has been celebrated nationwide through festivals, art shows, conferences, community gatherings, and much more. The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th. They also include holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day that is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands.