Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Museum

About this event

Sept. 15th – Oct. 15th, 2026 Discover an array of events and activities that showcase Hispanic art, music, and culture, and honor the rich diversity of Hispanic heritage. Sept. 15th– 20th Guatemalan Barriletes – Build your own colorful kite like those from the Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala. Sept. 29th | 10:00am – 12:00pm Cooking with Krystal – Toddler Tastes- Southwest Black Beans Scoop & Press – It’s toddler time in the KIDchen! Join Chef Krystal this month as she leads STEAM inspired cooking classes for toddlers. Pinch, press, and fold up some Southwest Black Beans. Chef Krystal focuses on plant-based cooking while encouraging bravery in the kitchen. This is a drop-in experience; however, space is limited. To respect other guests and keep things comfortable, a set number of families will be welcomed every 15 minutes. Sept. 26th- 30th & Oct 1st-15th Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for her self-portraits, she said, “I paint myself because I know myself best.” Can you create a self-portrait by drawing yourself? Use the mirrors at our Star Bar to create your own self-portrait for Hispanic Heritage Month. Sept. 27th – Oct. 4th Celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month by making your very own Papel Picado Banner in the Art Studio! Oct. 2nd (Free First Friday Night) | 6:00pm – 7:00pm Harmony Project Phoenix proudly presents the talents of their young musicians from three vibrant ensembles. Together, these ensembles embody Harmony Project Phoenix’s mission: building community, fostering culture, and transforming lives through the power of music. Learn more by visiting their website at https://harmonyprojectphx.org/ Oct. 2nd (Free First Friday Night) | 4:00pm – 8:00pm The Phoenix Public Libraries’ 40ft Bookmobile will be on site for October’s First Friday Night! The Bookmobile​ is a fully functioning traveling library that gives community access to library resources such as: checking out books, movies, CDs, & DVDs, signing up for a library…

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