The Office of Intercultural Engagement | Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

Tues, Sep 15, 2026 – Thurs, Oct 15, 2026

EVENT DETAILS

Event Name	Date	Time	Location	Description
Body and Soul Exhibition: Spanish Language Tour	Saturday 9/12/26	11am	Weatherspoon Art Museum	A guided Spanish-language tour of the new Art on Paper 2026 exhibition, a signature museum program. This tour is in collaboration with Casa Azul of Greensboro.
Fiesta	Saturday 9/12/26	12:00-5pm	Siler City	Fiesta is back at the Shakori Hills Arts Center ~ a 75-acre venue conveniently located in Silk Hope, Chatham County, a short drive from Siler City, Pittsboro, and many other towns in our region.
Walk with the GOATS parade with LLC	Monday 9/14/26	10:00am	Foust building	Join the fun at the Foust Building for our opening parade to kick off Arts & Sciences Week! We will have adorable goats walking alongside the parade, representing UNCG’s GOAT status!
Languages in the City Cultural Festival: Voices, Music, Food, and Storytelling	Monday 9/14/26	2:00 PM – 4:00 PM	EUC Kirkland	Activities include a Flamenco mini-workshop, Japanese activities, and papel picado, a decorative craft related to the Day of the Dead.
Fiesta at the Fountain – Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off	Tuesday 9/15/26	6:00-9:00pm	Moran Commons Fountain	Join as at the biggest event of the year to kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta at the Fountain! There will be student performances, treats and music.
CHANCE All Access 10 years	Tuesday 9/15/26	12 PM – 1 PM	Virtual	Join Gus Peña, director of the Office of Intercultural Engagement, alongside CHANCE alumni for a conversation celebrating 10 years of CHANCE, a UNCG program dedicated to supporting and empowering Latinx students through mentorship, community, and opportunities for personal and academic growth. Register here
SACNAS Chemistry Demonstrations	Thursday 9/17/26	11:00am-2:00pm	Outside of Sullivan	Join us outside of the Sullivan Science Building (weather permitting) for chemistry demonstrations.
Hispanic Professionals Panel	9/17/26	6:00 PM	Bryan 128	Join UNCG ALPFA & PSI SIGMA PHI for an evening fo conversations with Hispanic professionals from a variety of industries as they share their experiences, career journeys, and advice for navigating the workforce. With special guests from La Alianza of the Triad NC.
Fiesta Festival	Saturday 9/19/26	11:00am – 7:00pm	Downtown Winston Salem	Join us for our Fiesta, a vibrant one-day festival in Downtown Winston-Salem that kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. A beloved Triad tradition, Fiesta celebrates Hispanic and Latin culture with live music, authentic food, cultural performances, family activities, and community resources.
d.a.l.i.a Performance at the Folk Festival	Sunday 9/20/26	5:30pm	NC by Train Stage – Folk Festival Downtown Greensboro	Mexican-American songwriter d.a.l.i.a. presents a collection of original works in both English and Spanish. She draws from her Western classical music upbringing to write music influenced by her Latin American roots, while exploring themes across the spectrum of the human condition. When not performing solo, she is joined by bassist Jennifer Aikey, guitarist and charanguista Cameron Rabb, violinist Scott Glasser and percussionist Zach Baker.
Dialogue in Action: Aguas Frescas and Hot Topics	Tuesday 9/22/26	5:00-7:00pm	Kirkland	A space that is meant for students to hear and learn from others.
Alianza HHM Social	Thursday 9/24/26	5:00-7:00pm	Bites & Pints	Join Alianza for an afternoon social with games, music, and a time to reconnect. Open to UNCG Faculty and Staff!
Cumbia Dance Lesson	Thursday 9/24/26	7:00-8:00pm	Don Gala	Join Greensboro without Borders for a dance lesson of Cumbia and also grab dinner. 15% of sales will go to contributing a a family that is going through a difficult time.
Casa Azul Quinceañera	Saturday 9/26/26	5:00pm	Greensboro History Museum	A Quinceañera dress fashion show and a community panel discussing the significance of the Quince in Latino culture. We will also have refreshments to celebrate the history, legacy, and future of Casa Azul of Greensboro! Are you interested in sharing your ¡Quinceañera! dress? Whether your quinceañera was recent or many years ago, Casa Azul invites you to help them celebrate this important tradition by sharing your dress and story. Fill out this Interest form to learn more.
Conexiones: Spanish Heritage Language Program Social	Monday 9/28/26	2:00pm	TBD	Join the Spanish Heritage Language Program for an afternoon of fun games, food and connections with other students.
Noches Latinas at the Park	Friday 10/2/26	6:00pm	Lebauer Park Greensboro	For the first hour, Casa Azul offers a basic class of Latin Rhythms followed by a dance social open to everyone. The goal of this program is to bring the community together through dance.
Spanish Language Tour of Art on Paper 2026: The 48th Exhibition	Saturday 10/3/26	11:00am	Weatherspoon Art Museum	A guided Spanish-language tour of the new Art on Paper 2026 exhibition, a signature museum program. This tour is in collaboration with Casa Azul of Greensboro.
De la Cultura a la Cancha	Wednesday 10/7/26	3:00-5:00pm	EUC Auditorium	Description Coming Soon.
Churros & Library Open House	Thursday 10/8/26	12:00-2:00pm	Library lobby	Staff from each department will be available to share information about what the libraries can do for you. Free coffee and churros will be provided! This event is open to all UNCG students, staff, and faculty.
HHM Talent Show /Tengo Talento	Friday 10/9/26	6:00-9:00pm	EUC Auditorium	Celebrate the talent we have at UNCG with this amazing talent showcase of singing, dancing and acting.
HHM Closing	Thursday 10/15/26	TBD	Quad Lawn	Join us for the closing celebration of Hispanic and Latinx heritage at the quad lawn. This event is open to all UNCG students and is to bring communities together.
Camino a Excelencia Symposium	Friday 10/23/26	9:00am – 1:00pm	EUC Cone Ballroom	Join us for a day to talk about Latine and all Student Success. We will dive into the past, present and where we want to head in our camino to Excelencia.