Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Here is a list of the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month events throughout the Rochester area:
Sept. 14
Kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month
The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., Rochester
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Committee Sunday Brunches – Bad Bunny Brunch, Photography Exhibit with Behind the Glass Gallery
The Farmhouse Midtown Cafe, 90 South Clinton Ave., Rochester
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sept. 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Presented by Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and the 7th Judicial District Embracing Our Community Committee
Monroe County Hall of Justice, Courtroom 404, 99 Exchange Blvd., Rochester
12 p.m.
Sept. 16
Rochester Hispanic Business Association’s Hispanic Business Person of the Year Gala Luncheon
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 E. Main St., Rochester
The program starts at 11:15 a.m., with lunch starting at noon. Tickets start at $60 per person or $550 for a table of 10. Click here for more information.
Sept. 17
Rochester Broadway Latino Theatre Film Festival
Eastman Museum Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue, Rochester
7 p.m.
Sept. 19
Hispanic Heritage Committee Link Gallery Reception
City Hall, 30 Church Street, Rochester
6 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The Nazareth University Shults Room and Casa Hispana, 4245 East Avenue, Pittsford
Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester will conduct a dance performance from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Nazareth University Shults Room. Then “The Pride Through The Lens” photo exhibit will be available for viewing at the Casa Hispana at the Nazareth University campus from 6:30-7:30 p.m. There will also be food samples and live music. Click here for more information and tickets.
Sept. 20
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Presented by the American Diary Association North East
Paychex Theatre at The Strong Museum of Play, One Manhattan Square, Rochester
12:30 p.m.
Sept. 21
Hispanic Heritage Committee Sunday Brunches – Bachata Brunch with Bachata Lessons with Thomas
The Farmhouse Midtown Cafe, 90 South Clinton Ave., Rochester
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sept. 24
Rochester Broadway Latino Theatre Film Festival
Eastman Museum Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue, Rochester
7 p.m.
Sept. 27
Manuel Ortiz Blood Drive
American Red Cross, 10 University Avenue, Rochester
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sept. 28
Hispanic Heritage Committee Sunday Brunches – RitmoAFRO, Kizomba Lesson with Tin Man & Brianna
The Farmhouse Midtown Cafe, 90 South Clinton Ave., Rochester
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Kizomba Lesson from 2-3 p.m.)
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Day @ the MAG
500 University Ave., Rochester
Noon to 5 p.m.
There will be community and cultural tables, live dances and music, performances and presentations around Hispanic culture. This year’s theme is “Defining Culture & Influence. Latina musical artist, Talia, will close the event with a special premier performance. This is the 30th anniversary of the MAG’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration Day.
Oct. 1
Rochester Broadway Latino Theatre Film Festival
Eastman Museum Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue
7 p.m.
Oct. 4
Camina Por Los Nuestros: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Innovative Field, One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester
9 a.m.
Hispanic Heritage Committee Celebration
International Plaza, 828 North Clinton Ave., Rochester
Noon to 4 p.m.
Oct. 5
Hispanic Heritage Committee Sunday Brunches – SPANglish Brunch, Open Format
The Farmhouse Midtown Cafe, 90 South Clinton Ave., Rochester
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday Market Day: Latin American Festival
The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., Rochester
1-5 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Committee Mix n Mingle
Velvet Belly, 3 Rochester Public Market, Rochester
5-7:30 p.m.
Oct. 8
Rochester Broadway Latino Theatre Film Festival
Eastman Museum Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue
7 p.m.
Oct. 10
Music and More: Para la Cultura
Skate Luvers, 684 Adirondack St., Rochester
7 p.m.
Oct. 12
Hispanic Heritage Committee Sunday Brunches – Salsa Roots/Sancocho Sunday, Drumming Workshop/Rumba Jam Session (Daniel, Orlando, Frankie) and/or Lesson by Frances
The Farmhouse Midtown Cafe, 90 South Clinton Ave., Rochester
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
IBERO 2025 State of the Latino Community
Virtual Event (To register, visit www.ibero.org)
12-1:30 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration/Plaza Closing
The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., Rochester
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Oct. 15
Rochester City School District’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Rochester City School District’s Central Office, 131 West Broad St., Rochester
5:30 p.m.
Rochester Broadway Latino Theatre Film Festival
Eastman Museum Dryden Theatre, 900 East Avenue, Rochester
7 p.m.
