Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 in Dayton: A Look Back
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 in Dayton: A Look Back
Un mes lleno de cultura, comunidad y orgullo.
Every year from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. In the Dayton region, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate. Finding them has been the hard part.
This year, the Dayton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce set out to change that. We launched the Dayton Hispanic Heritage Month Community Calendar, one place where businesses, schools, libraries, nonprofits, and city partners could share their events and where anyone could find out what was happening, where to go, and how to celebrate.
Here’s a look at what Dayton celebrated together.
En números | By the Numbers
14 community events
9 host organizations
13 free and open to the public
Festivales y celebraciones | Festivals & Big Celebrations
25th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival & Parade
September 19 · RiverScape MetroPark · Hosted by PACO Dayton
PACO Dayton marked a milestone year: 25 years of bringing music, food, dance, and culture to downtown Dayton.
Annual Multicultural Festival
September 12 · Eichelberger Amphitheater · Hosted by the City of Huber Heights
Live performances, international food, local vendors, and artisans celebrated the many cultures that make up the community.
Son del Caribe at Levitt Pavilion
September 12 · Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Ohio’s premier salsa band turned the Levitt lawn into a dance floor with salsa, merengue, cumbia, and bachata.
Dayton World Soccer Games
September 12 · Kettering Field · Hosted by the City of Dayton and Welcome Dayton
Since 2012, this tournament has brought immigrant and native-born residents together through the world’s game.
Mariachi Herencia de México: La Nueva Generación Tour
October 9 · Victoria Theatre · Presented by Dayton Live
The two-time Latin Grammy nominees delivered a night of mariachi that honored tradition while pushing it forward.
Negocios y conexiones | Business & Networking
From Scratch Food Summit
September 1 · Dayton Arcade · Hosted by 6888 Incubator
[Include or cut, since it was before Sept. 15. If you keep it: “The season kicked off early with the region’s first food entrepreneurship summit, where founders, investors, and food lovers met at the same table.”]
Wind Down Wednesday
September 16 · The Art of Work · Hosted by IBROC
IBROC’s monthly networking night celebrated STARTUP Week by connecting entrepreneurs with the organizations that support them.
Resilience under Pressure: Strengths and Contributions of Dayton’s Latinx Communities
October 12 · University of Dayton
The University of Dayton hosted a conversation on the strength and impact of Dayton’s Latinx communities.”]
Cultura, familia y aprendizaje | Culture, Families & Learning
Welcoming Week Open House
September 17 · Dayton Metro Library, Main · Hosted by Welcome Dayton
Residents met their immigrant neighbors one-on-one and learned about their home countries and cultures.
Dayton Metro Library hosted programs for families all month long:
Hispanic Heritage DIY Crafts · September 17 · Trotwood Branch
Books in Their Hands with Rafael López · September 24 · Main Library. The award-winning illustrator spoke with children and educators about his art, in partnership with the Jane Addams Peace Association.
Orgullo Mexicano: Celebrating Mexican Roots · September 26 (West Carrollton) & October 10 (Wilmington-Stroop). Folklórico performances and a chance to learn traditional dances.
Paper Cut Molas · October 15 · Main Library. A hands-on craft inspired by the textile art of the Indigenous peoples of Panama and Colombia.
Gracias a nuestros socios | Thank You to Our Partners
None of this happens without the organizations that opened their doors to the community. Thank you to:
Hispanic Heritage Month 2027 | Get on the Calendar Early
We’re already planning for next year, and we want the calendar to be even bigger. If your business, school, nonprofit, or organization is planning an event, promotion, or program for Hispanic Heritage Month 2027, submit it early to be featured.
La celebración continúa | Stay Connected
Hispanic heritage is part of Dayton every day of the year, and so is our work supporting Latino-owned businesses and professionals.
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