Starting September 15, the City of Mesquite will roll out a month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The diverse lineup includes everything from health fairs to guided taco tours. The city’s Get Fit Mesquite program is kicking things off with Vida Sana, a health fair targeting the Hispanic community, featuring fitness classes, education on healthy living, and a raffle. The event is slated for September 20, from 2-4 p.m. at the Mesquite Arts Center, and attendance is gratis, per the City of Mesquite.
The celebrations don’t end there, with the “Mesquite Foodie Trail: Taco Trail Edition” offering patrons the tantalizing chance to win free tacos for a year, just for eating at participating local spots. If you think you can handle more than a few tacos, the Mesquite Taco Crawl on the same day might be for you. At 3 p.m., grab a guided tour of the city’s finest taco haunts by calling the Mesquite Visitor Center to snag a ticket. But that’s not all – the Mesquite Main Library is hosting “Dancing Across Latin America” on select Thursdays. The library will also have bilingual Storytime on Mondays and a book club centered on Latino authors and culture on September 25.
For families, mark your calendars for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the North Branch Library on October 11, offering crafts, activities, and snacks. And for those seeking to get their hands on creative projects, check out the Mesquite Arts Center, they’re dispensing Hispanic Heritage Month-influenced Tote-and-Go kits for the kids. But remember, it’s first-come, first-served, so hop online to secure a kit.
If you’re into keyboard wizard Poppy Xander’s work, tune in for an online tutorial on September 3, where Xander will walk viewers through crafting a piñata, perfect for any puppet party. Wrapping up the month, the Arts Center will host a Dia de los Muertos event. It’s on October 25 and promises a robust schedule filled with workshops, music, theater, and food. Expect to soak in the cultural festivities with a free admission tag.
