In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we decided to put together a list of Latinx owned local businesses around Central Florida. And this is only the beginning! 

With over 30% of Orlando’s population made up of Latinx and Hispanics, Orlando is filled with unique events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. From art exhibits and Latin fashion shows to community celebrations commemorating Spanish-speaking national, visitors can immerse themselves in the flavors and sounds of the Hispanic culture now through October.

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Thank you to our friends at Visit Orlando for providing this amazing list of events!
¡HOLA HISTORY! EXHIBIT AT THE OSCEOLA COUNTY WELCOME CENTER & HISTORY MUSEUM (FROM AUG. 9, 2023)

Discover the rich cultural influence of Central Florida’s Latin American community at the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum near Walt Disney World   ®Resort. Created in partnership with the Osceola County Historical Society, the new ¡Hola History! exhibit showcases the stories, achievements and impact of our Latin American community on Central Florida’s growth, from early settler days to modern times.

CITY OF ORLANDO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH GALLERY (SEPT. 8 – NOV. 13, 2023)

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The City of Orlando will host an art exhibition dedicated to dominoes, a popular pastime in the Americas and the Caribbean. In addition to historical domino collections, game tables and handmade pieces from Domino USA, the Hispanic Heritage Month gallery will feature visual art from local artists. Check out the Opening Reception at the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall in downtown Orlando on Sept. 19, or explore the collection at your leisure through Nov. 13, 2023.

MÉXICO CANTA! AT ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART (SEPT. 9, 2023)

Enjoy an evening of Mexican art and culture during México Canta! at the Orlando Museum of Art. Presented by Opera Orlando in partnership with Casa de México, the evening will include contemporary Mexican cuisine and margaritas from Frontera Cocina along with a special performance by Mexican-American soprano Cecilia Violetta López, who will appear as Frida Kahlo in Opera Orlando’s production of Frida this winter.

LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS AT DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (SEPT. 9 – OCT. 21, 2023)

See Emmy-winning acts, family-friendly shows and Latin Grammy-nominated musical fun from top Hispanic performers at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Located in downtown Orlando’s City District, Hispanic Heritage Month highlights include:

  • Intocable: Evolucion Tour (Sept. 9, 2023)
  • Diego el Cigala: Obras Maestras (Oct. 1, 2023)
  • Nestor Torres (Oct. 7, 2023)
  • Benise: Fiesta! (Oct. 12, 2023)
  • Marisa Monte (Oct. 14, 2023)
  • VOLVER by TANGO LOVERS (Oct. 14, 2023)
  • Atención Atención: Yupi Yei Tour (Oct. 21, 2023)
HISPANIC CULTURE NIGHT AT CITYARTS (SEPT. 14. 2023)

Celebrate Hispanic heritage with Hispanic Culture Night at CityArts, a contemporary art gallery in downtown Orlando. Tickets include a glass of wine, appetizers, live music and access to the evening’s art exhibition.

SALSA & TANGO MUSIC AT TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION (SEPT. 15 – 16, 2023)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with two special performances at Timucua Arts Foundation, an intimate 100-seat concert hall in Orlando’s SoDo District. Por un Cabeza: Tango, Boleros and Latin Jazz will explore the roots of Tango, while Los Solidos Latin Jazz Band will blend traditional salsa rhythms with Latin jazz influences.

LIVE MUSIC AT AMWAY CENTER (SEPT. 21 – OCT. 1, 2023)

See some of your favorite performers at Amway Center in the Parramore District, adjacent to downtown Orlando. Highlights include the following during Hispanic History Month, along with electrifying performances from Maluma, Carlos Vives and more later in the season.

  • Alejandro Sanz (Sept. 21, 2023)
  • Orlando Salsa Festival (Sept. 22, 2023)
  • RBD (Sept. 23, 2023)
  • Carin Leon (Sept. 30, 2023)
  • Arcangel (Oct. 1, 2023)
SUNSET AT THE ZOO: HISPANIC CULTURAL CELEBRATION AT THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO (SEPT. 22, 2023)

Explore the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens during a special Sunset at the Zoo: Hispanic Cultural Celebration. Enjoy themed crafts and family activities, specialty food trucks and vendors, one-night-only themed snacks, music, and more, then explore the zoo until the sun goes down.

LAKE NONA HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL (SEPT. 23, 2023)

Join in a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture, traditions, and fun at the Lake Nona Hispanic Heritage Festival. Hosted at Nona Adventure Park, the family-friendly event will feature live music, cultural dance performances, authentic cuisine, a Kids Zone and access to Lake Nona’s Aqua Park and climbing tower.

DIVERSITASTIC! DINING: HISPANIC AMERICAN (SEPT. 25, 2023)

Celebrate the flavor and culture of Hispanic Americans with Diversitastic! Dining at Black Rooster Taqueria in Curry Ford West. The original location in the Mills 50 District is one of 46 Orlando MICHELIN Guide restaurants. Get a taste of their fantastic fare, plus enjoy live music and storytelling at this can’t-miss foodie experience from FusionFest.

CITY OF ORLANDO HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION EVENT (SEPT. 27, 2023)

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioner Tony Ortiz will host the annual City of Orlando Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration event at Amway Center, located in the Parramore District. This year’s event will feature Latin food, music, art and live entertainment, along with complimentary parking at GEICO Garage.

NOCHE DE SABOR AT MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS ORLANDO (SEPT. 30, 2023)

The Museum of Illusions at ICON Park® will host Noche de Sabor, an adults-only fiesta in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Dance the night away with Latin rhythms and contemporary beats, explore the mind-bending world of the Museum of Illusions, and enjoy a complimentary spin on The Wheel at ICON Park, which will be illuminated in vibrant orange.

KISSIMMEE HISPANIC HERITAGE: FORD TASTE OF LATINO FESTIVAL (OCT. 8, 2023)

Bring your whole crew to the second annual Ford Taste of Latino Festival, a family-friendly celebration where you can fill up on Latin food, live music and dance performances and see who will be crowned the Top Latino Chef of 2023.

14TH ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS & MONSTER PARTY (OCT. 19, 2023)

Get your spooky on at the annual Día de los Muertos & Monster Party at CityArts in downtown Orlando. The unique art exhibition showcases Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art, along with an outdoor street party, live mariachi, theatrical and ballet performances, a tequila garden, spooky vendors and even a Día de los Muertos processional.

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Coppelia is a local Orlando radio personality, wife, mom and self-proclaimed "Boricua princess!" Boricua because she was born in Puerto Rico and princess because ... Disney! Her love of all-things-Disney probably started when her grandma "Abuela Mamin" brought 5-year-old Coppelia to Disney World for the first time! She's married to her "Boricua prince charming," Adam, who is also from Puerto Rico. Both of their kids, their son Chris {2006} and daughter Ally {2009} were born in California. So far, Coppelia's family adventures have taken her from Puerto Rico to California, then Texas (where she loved being a part of our sister community, the Houston Moms Blog!) She moved to Orlando in 2019 for an awesome radio gig! You can hear her on Z88.3 in English and La Z 102.5 in Spanish! When she's not on the radio or getting her kids to basketball and gymnastics, Coppelia blogs about family, faith and fun at coppeliamarie.com. She's also the author of a Bible devotional called “Whole: How One Book Can Transform Your Whole Life." While her roles as wife & mom are priority, she loves opportunities to lead worship and sing in churches and speak at Christian women’s conferences. Orlando life is still new to Coppelia, but she loves being a Disney Annual Passholder. She and her sister Emille hit the parks as often as possible! Special Disney memories include her Disney Honeymoon in 2004 and her first RunDisney half marathon at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in 2015! Can't wait to make new memories & share them with YOU! You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @Coppeliamarie.

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