Hispanic Heritage
Events
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Celebración de raíces/Celebration of Roots
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Celebrate the region’s rich migration history during National Hispanic Heritage Month with music, games, food and more.
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Hasta luego, Aves!
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Join us for a presentation about the bird migration journey from the Chicago region to Mexico.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Irene Hernandez Family Picnic Area • Chicago, IL 60630Celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture of Chicagoland!
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Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy live music, dance lessons, food and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol y English.
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Migración hacia el sur / Southbound Migration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore an interactive bilingual installation about the Central and South American destinations of our migratory birds.
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate this special month by making unique skulls, flowers and banners in preparation for Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). All materials provided.
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Migración hacia el sur / Southbound Migration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Explore an interactive bilingual installation about the Central and South American destinations of our migratory birds.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Canceled Hispanic Heritage Paddle
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Friends of the Chicago River and Audubon Great Lakes through bi-lingual bird paddling, storytelling, and connecting with nature and culture […]
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Canceled Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
FeaturedEggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos outdoors with games, exploration, and artmaking.
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Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for Dia de los Muertos! Enjoy music, crafts, and a special ofrenda display. Feel free to bring a photo of your cherished pet […]
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Aztec Dance Performance: La Danza de los Concheros
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Experience a journey into Mexico’s ancient Aztec culture of music, song and dance. Presented with Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca.
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Sonidos Sagrados: Una Exhibición de Instrumentos Aztecas
FeaturedTrailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Explora los sagrados instrumentos aztecas en exhibición del 15 al 27 de septiembre, descubriendo los sonidos, la historia y el significado cultural de la herencia […]
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Celebrate diverse, vibrant Hispanic cultures with dance performances, arts and nature education, and local food! Center of Peruvian Arts performance at 12 pm, Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec […]
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Monarchs
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Learn how monarchs make their journey to Mexico during a presentation, followed by a hike.
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Salsa Dance: Party for the Preserves
FeaturedThatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Dance into National Public Lands Day and Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of live music, salsa dancing and festive outdoor fun. Bring your family and friends […]
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Ritmos Sagrados: Danza y Herencia Azteca
FeaturedTrailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Un evento cultural sobre la danza tradicional azteca, destacando instrumentos sagrados, ritmos ancestrales, expresión espiritual y la rica herencia indígena mexicana. English Translation Sacred Rhythms: […]
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Hispanic Heritage Month Nature Art Studio
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Create art inspired by renowned Hispanic artists. All ages. Drop in.
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Hispanic Heritage Paddle
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Join Friends of the Chicago River for bilingual bird paddling and storytelling on the water.
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making decorative sugar skulls. Vibrantly colored sugar skulls represent the circle of life and are ornamental gifts for friends and […]
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Entre Mundos: Una Celebración del Día de Muertos
FeaturedTrailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Conmemora el Día de Muertos con danzantes aztecas, explorando el significado de los altares, las tradiciones espirituales y la profunda importancia de honrar a los […]
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