Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, and diversity of the American Latino community, specifically, those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It is observed annually from September 15 to October 15.
Click here to learn more about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month.
This month we are honored to spotlight some of our hispanic staff speaking about their heritage, and ask you to share your voices as well. We also invite you to save the date for Saturday, October 15 for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration at our East Valley Family YMCA.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join us for a celebration with arts & crafts, music, family games and more!
Saturday, October 15 | 10 am - 12:30 pm
East Valley Family YMCA, 1975 S White Rd. San Jose, CA 95148
Our friends at YMCA Project Cornerstone have provided a list of family-friendly enrichment activities to help you dance, play, and create your way through the month and perhaps learn a few new things about a heritage rich with culture and tradition.
Dance
Join the Hispanic Heritage fiesta on Sesame Street by learning to dance the flamenco, learning Hispanic foods that start with the letter P, and rhyming Spanish words with Mando.
Play
Together a little boy and his grandma discover a world of language and realize that loved ones have special ways of understanding each other.
Download your own board and cards to play
Create
Learn how to make a piñata with your family. A very simple handcraft.
Learn More
Do you know the English words originating from the language of the Aztecs?
Spanish language activity: Learn more about Dolores Huerta. English-only speakers: turn on subtitles and follow along!
Spanish language activity: Learn more about Cesar Chavez. English-only speakers: turn on subtitles and follow along!