Ideas for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Chicagoland

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15, offering plenty of time for a celebratory meal, toast or special activity. If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate the warm spirit of Hispanic heritage, you’ll find plenty of enticing options in the Chicago area.

1. Catch a Film at Marcus Theaters

Throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month, Marcus Theaters will host a series of cultural films at select locations. You can catch several affordable $5 films including Selena, Frida and Tales of Mexico. All three will be hosted at the South Shore location in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Less than two hours from our Springs at Weber Road apartment community, these make for a great weekend road trip when you want a special way to celebrate the month. Two additional films will be unveiled at the end of October at varying locations to cap off the event.

2. Attend a Cooking Class in Jewel-Osco
370 North Desplaines Street, Chicago

La Preferida’s Chef Mario Morales is hosting a cooking class at the Kinzie on the Rocks bar in Jewel-Osco. You’ll cook and dine on a three-course meal with drink pairings for every dish. Enjoy roasted shrimp and cactus tostadas, a garbanzo saffron stew and a pina colada trifle for dessert. Secure your spot now for just $50.

3. Catch the Mariachi Vergas de Tecalitlan
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago

The Mariachi Vargas, dubbed the “Greatest Mariachi in the World,” is performing at 3 p.m. on October 15, 2017. The last day of Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to catch these lively performers as you give the celebratory weeks a rousing sendoff. Arrive early to see a student performance from 2:15 to 2:45.

4. Grab a Meal at Restaurant Tecalitlan
200 Butterfield Rd #184, North Aurora

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a delicious meal packed with authentic Hispanic flavors. The enchiladas at Restaurant Tecalitlan are particularly popular, but everything in this highly-praised restaurant is a safe pick. Just eight minutes from our Springs at Orchard Road community, this is an easy choice both for dining in and for easy take-out if you’d prefer a celebratory meal in the comfort of your Springs home.

How will you enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month? If you have special plans or you spotted an event not on our list, be sure to share it with us in the comments below so you can celebrate with your fellow Springs residents.