How to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 in Denver

Día de Los Muertos Celebration at Market at The Center (Oct. 11, 2025)

Step into a vibrant world of color, tradition and remembrance at Market at The Center's Día de los Muertos Celebration at the National Western Center.

Paranormal Palace 2025 Day of The Dead (Nov. 1, 2025)

Experience Denver’s No. 1 Halloween and Day of the Dead Celebration at the DoubleTree DTC! This Full hotel takeover features a $2,500 costume contest, 30+ performers, DJs and immersive entertainment, interactive exhibits and artistic photo ops, a VIP Experience with express entry, drinks and private bars, a balcony décor contest and much more. 

Dia de los Muertos: Música y Arte (Nov. 2, 2025)

Children and adults alike can celebrate Día de los Muertos at this hands-on event — an unforgettable day where music, art and tradition will light up the Aurora Cultural Arts District. Experience the power of live performance as Mariachi las Dahlias guides young listeners through the heart of the holiday, blending vibrant sounds with rich storytelling. Then head down the street at DAVA to dive into hands-on art projects where kids and adults can craft sugar skulls, flower crowns and keepsakes for the community altar.

Dia de los Muertos Colfax Art Crawl (Nov. 7, 2025)

As you probably know, 40 West Arts District is open on the First Friday of every month from 5–9 p.m. And in November, enjoy more art, more live performances and more hands-on DIY stations to celebrate Dia de los Muertos!

Legacies: Invertebrates of Mexico Exhibit (thru Dec. 31, 2025)

Legacies: Invertebrates of Mexico at Butterfly Pavilion explores these incredible creatures’ influence on Mesoamerican traditions and the vital role invertebrates play in both nature and human history. Included in general admission, this interactive exhibit features fascinating live species like tarantulas, millipedes, leafcutter ants and immersive experiences with lush soundscapes and natural scents to transport visitors into Mexico’s diverse ecosystems.

A Century of Art in Latin America (thru June 15, 2027)

From soaring mountains and scorching deserts to sprawling forests and splendid beaches, Latin America is a vast place. As a concept, it tries to contain cultures and landscapes with millennia of differing histories under one name. Works that artists from Latin America created during the 20th and current 21st century showcase a range of practices as complex as the places they call home. While previous exhibitions have centered around a single art movement, such as Surrealism or Abstraction, A Century of Art in Latin America will offer a broader and more inclusive exploration of the rich and varied artistic trends across the region. This exhibition will encompass an array of styles, time periods, nationalities and mediums, presenting a comprehensive survey of Latin American art throughout the past one hundred years. See it at Denver Art Museum.

Agave: Symbol and Spirit (Sept. 27, 2025–March 22, 2026)

Agave: Symbol and Spirit tells the story of the plant’s many practical and spiritual uses, past and present, revealing its deep roots in Mexican culture. From fiber for clothing, building materials and paper, to fermented drinks for ritual (and recreational) purposes, the many uses of agave span millennia — immerse yourself in the surprising influences of this versatile plant. Artworks in the exhibit are on loan from the Museo de las Americas, Denver. See it at Denver Botanic Gardens.

Xochimilco: Works by Eduardo Robledo Romero (Oct. 11, 2025–March 22, 2026)

Eduardo Robledo Romero’s artworks highlight the complex ties that bind Mexican culture to the natural world through both Indigenous and European beliefs. Robledo’s artworks draw on cultural traditions from his hometown of Xochimilco, Mexico, as well as his own personal experiences to explore the spiritual power of plants, animals and the endless natural cycles of birth and death. See it at Denver Botanic Gardens.

Rosas y Revelaciones (Oct. 16, 2025–Jan. 11, 2026)

Since 1531, the Virgin of Guadalupe has shaped Mexico’s culture and art. Textile artist Linda Hanna commissioned artisans to create garments inspired by their faith. This exhibition highlights Mexico’s rich textile traditions and the Virgin’s enduring influence. See it at Museo de las Americas.

Clay Sculpting: Día de los Muertos (Oct. 25, 2025)

In this class at Denver Art Museum, students will use clay sculpting as a method to (re)connect with the Earth. Focus will be on the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), with time for exploring one’s own ancestral relationship to cultural holidays. Students will bring their imagination and voice to the medium of clay while learning sculptural techniques. This workshop will begin with gallery visits to view objects in the museum’s collections on display. Following this, students will research, sketch and plan their vision for a Día de los Muertos sculpture and build a paper armature. The remaining time will be spent on working with clay, sculpting and painting.

Arts of the Ancient Americas Galleries

The reinstalled Frederick & Jan Mayer Galleries showcase Denver Art Museum’s renowned Latin American Art and Art of the Ancient Americas collections through a presentation of more than 1,000 rare works that present the expansive history of artistic creation in Latin America. The breadth of these collections, among the most comprehensive in the United States, encompasses 3,500 years of art and culture, revealing trends, relationships and discontinuities between art created in the region.

Ink & Thread

Ancient painter-scribes in Mesoamerica recorded histories, genealogies and prophecies in the pages of painted manuscripts known as codices. Ink & Thread: Codices and the Art of Storytelling at Denver Art Museum explores the visual language of both ancient American codices and contemporary examples by Mexican artist Enrique Chagoya. Like the ancient examples, Chagoya’s codices feature superheroes, offer histories of conquest and survival through a wry, tongue-in-cheek lens. Chagoya’s codices, along with graphic interventions by Eric Garcia, reclaim and amplify this ancient tradition for contemporary audiences. The gallery additionally features the Tillett Tapestry of the Conquest of Mexico by British-American textile designer, Leslie Tillett, a monumental work that replicates scenes from surviving Central Mexican and Maya codices and recounts the Conquest of Mexico. A recent gift of Tillett’s preparatory studies provides rare insight into his extensive research process.

La Misión

This semi-permanent exhibit at Museo de las Americas explores the artwork produced as a result of the Spanish monarchy sending priests (Padres) to convert the indigenous Puebloan residents of the Rio Grande River Valley. Housed in the Tragen Folk Art Gallery, it features roughly 20 unique pieces of art that date from the 17th century to the present and explores the narrative of the peoples living in the Rio Grande River Valley. Featuring artwork from Museo’s private collection, the exhibit examines the visual language unique to the colonial artwork of New Mexico. The gallery has been made reminiscent of a mission church interior, to provide an appropriate space and context for the many Santos, retablos and other artworks in the exhibit.

Borderlands of Southern Colorado

Presented at History Colorado Center in English and Spanish, Borderlands explores the shifting geopolitical history of southern Colorado. This area, framed by mountains and rivers, is naturally conducive to unique and resilient forms of cultural connection. An international border crossed over the people in this region, changing their lives forever, when the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo moved a portion of the U.S.–Mexico border from the Arkansas River — which flows through the middle of Colorado — down to the Rio Grande in 1848.

Luna Lounge (thru Oct. 23, 2025)

Centro Mexican Kitchen in Boulder is excited to introduce Luna Lounge, a Thursday night event from 9–11 p.m. on the patio. Enjoy great food, drinks and a live DJ under the stars. Gather your friends and join us every Thursday for an unforgettable evening.

Our Mexico (Oct. 20, Nov. 17 & Dec. 15, 2025)

Two Denver chefs have come together to explore and explain one country — their own. Erasmo Casiano, chef and co-owner of Uptown’s Xiquita and Park Hill’s Lucina, and Johnny Curiel of Alma Fonda Fina (as well as Alteño, Cozobi Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma) are hosting a dinner series called Our Mexico, expanding the trendy pop-up concept into an edible odyssey across Mexico’s culinary landscape. Our Mexico is “a celebration of the cultures and traditions through food to show the diversity of what Mexico has to offer and the history behind it all,” Casiano says. The limited-seating dinners are held at Xiquita, and some of them will include local guest chefs adding their personal connections to the menu. On Oct. 20, Manny Barella, Top Chef alum and co-owner of Overland’s Riot BBQ, will present a Monterrey-influenced menu; and on Nov.17, Michelin-starred chef Michael Diaz de Leon (formerly of Brutø and founder of nomadic restaurant concept Pinchi Umami) will showcase Chihuahuan cuisine.

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s Latin Jazz Ensemble - A Month of Latin Jazz (Sept. 21–Oct. 12, 2025)

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s Latin Jazz Ensemble brings the heat with an exciting series of concerts filled with Brazilian grooves and Central American rhythms. The series features several of the region’s best Latin jazz artists while highlighting the vocal talents of Marion Powers. 

• Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. / The Schoolhouse in Parker
• Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. / Lakewood Cultural Center

The Orchestrator (Oct. 18, 2025)

The Orchestrator is a genre-defying saxophonist and creative visionary rooted in Denver, Colorado, originally hailing from Brazil. Fusing jazz, bossa nova, lofi and cinematic flair, The Orchestrator is on a mission to reclaim musical spaces from excessive corporate influence and build community through authentic, soul-stirring performance. His immersive live sets feature improvisational saxophone layered with lush textures and deep basslines—an organic counterpoint to the algorithmic world of AI-generated music. See it at Dazzle.

The Creative Spirit - Discovery Concert (Nov. 13, 2025)

Right between Halloween and the winter holidays comes a musical ghost story that will spark imaginations and stir hearts. This fast-paced, interactive concert experience is designed especially for kids. When a ghostly composer returns on Día de los Muertos to finish his final masterpiece, he’ll need help from his old friend Sunny, a live orchestra and a room full of young creative minds. With laughter, rhythm and a little toilet paper magic, this original musical adventure explores collaboration, memory and the music we carry with us. See it at the Legacy Campus Theater in Parker. 

Dance Clubs

Colorado New Style Dance specializes in Latin dance and offers a wide variety of classes for adults and kids. Various levels of salsa, bachata, capoeira and other classes are available. Also on the list are bachata dancing with lessons on Tuesdays and Latin Dance Parties on Thursdays at Blue Ice Lounge. More salsa and bachata lessons take place at La Rumba on Thursdays through Sundays. 

Radio Shows

Looking to hear the best of new and classic Latin American music? Tune in every Sunday to KUVO JAZZ (89.3 FM) at 4 p.m. for Super Sonido with La Molly. The show highlights various Latin American genres, many of which are not well-known in the U.S., as well as local Latino musicians who deserve to be on your playlist. Hosted by the multi-talented DJ La Molly, who is also the co-founder of the Latino arts collective Ciudad Reina, the show is enormously popular with Denver’s Latino community. You can listen to archived shows on KUVO’s website.