Latinx Heritage Month Calendar of Events
Learn about Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated nationally from September 15 through October 15.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally from September 15 to October 15 to honor the heritage, history and cultural diversity of Latinx individuals. This period was chosen to coincide with the independence of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Chile. Each year, the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers leads the process of selecting the annual theme, which is adopted by institutions nationwide. This year’s national theme is Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together. The theme recognizes those who came before us to create opportunities for future generations and those who continue to initiate and enact positive change. At UC San Diego, the month-long celebration is called Latinx Heritage Month and begins September 15th and goes through October 31, 2025.
Throughout October, the UC San Diego community is invited to participate in vibrant events in observance of Latinx Heritage Month. This annual celebration aims to showcase the intersectionalities of Latinx people and Latinx culture and build community among students, faculty and staff.
Join us in commemorating Latinx Heritage Month. Check out the events below and take part in this year's theme: "Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future".
September 13 - December 7 | Carved in Color and Light: The Art of Fotoescultura | Exhibit
Hosted by the UC San Diego Library
Blending photography, carving, and painting, fotoesculturas are dimensional portraits rooted in Mexican cultural tradition, reflecting mid-20th-century ideals of dignity, devotion, and how families wished to be seen. Learn more at https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/events/carved-in-color-and-light-the-art-of-fotoescultura-exhibit/.
For more information, please contact ucsdlibrary@ucsd.edu.
Location: Sally T. Wong Avery Library Breezeway
September 24 | Drag Loteria
Hosted by the Raza Resource Centro
The Raza Resource Centro is hosting our Annual DRAG LOTERIA! Join us for a night of excitement and entertainment as talented drag performers infuse the traditional game of Loteria with their flair and charisma. Come together to celebrate diversity, embrace individuality, and enjoy an evening filled with laughter, inclusivity, and fabulous prizes.
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
For more information, please contact Ivvan Reyna
Location: Stage Room
September 26 | Chicanx Latinx Staff Association San Diego Waves Game
Hosted by the Chicanx/Latinx Staff Association
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with CLSA at Noche Latina! Join us at Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. for San Diego Waves vs. Orlando Pride. Open to all staff. Limited tickets include stadium admission and assigned seating. Please note: tickets sell out quick!
Time: 7:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/CLSAgame
September 27 | Men's Soccer Latinx Heritage Night
Hosted by UC San Diego Athletics
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with us at our men's Soccer match vs San Jose State. The first 100 fans in attendance will receive a concha.
Time: 7:00 pm
For more information, please contact Angelina Schaber.
Location: Triton Soccer Stadium
October 1 | ERC Latinx Heritage Movie Night
Hosted by Eleanor Roosevelt College Student Affairs
Join us for a movie screening in honor of Latinx Heritage Month.
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall
For more information, please contact Imani Harvin.
October 5 | Latinx Heritage Night at Women's Soccer
Hosted by UC San Diego Athletics
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with us on October 5th as our Triton women's soccer team takes on CSUN! We will have tacos for the first 100 fans in attendance.
Time: 2:00 pm
For more information, please contact Ryan Jaramillo.
Location: Triton Soccer Stadium
October 6 | Chicana Feminist Trivia
Hosted by the Women's Center
Join us at the Women’s Center (WC) for Chicana Feminist Trivia Monday October 6th 2025 from 5-6! The WC will continue to honor Latinx Heritage Month and have prizes for the top 3 teams who win the Kahoot. Pizza will be available for attendees!
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
For more information, please contact Hannah Aksamit.
Location: Women's Center
October 6 | Cultivating Comunidad: A Social Justice Oriented Community Building Event
Hosted by the Cross Cultural Center
Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join us for our quarterly social justice oriented community building event. We will engage in critical discussions to cultivate community across campus! Join us for our special bi-lingual edition- this session will be hosted in Spanish and English.
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30 pm
For more information, please contact Izzy Narvaez.
Location: Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad Room
October 13 | Feel the Beat: Salsa Dancing
Hosted by the Cross-Cultural Center
Student-led Salsa Dancing and experience the rhythm, culture, and fun of Latin dance! Open to all levels, sessions focus on basic steps, partner work, and musicality. Build confidence, stay active, and meet new friends—all while learning to dance in a fun, welcoming environment.
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
For more information, please contact Ashley Casraez.
Location: Cross-Cultural Center
October 13 | Las Cafeteras | Hasta La Muerte
Hosted by ArtPower
Hasta La Muerte showcases mesmerizing choreography, poetry, combined with a score of original and traditional songs, to showcase a night of transcendent color, sound and a moving invitation to travel through time, rhythm and memory.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Epstein Family Amphitheater
To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit: https://artpower.ucsd.edu/event/las-cafeteras-hasta-la-muerta/
October 15 | Cuir Latinidad
Hosted by the LGBT Resource Center
Come celebrate Queer visibility in the Latinx and Chicanx community in this immersive art workshop. Materials provided, please bring any offerings you’d like to contribute to our community altar.
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
For more information, please contact Maribel Gomez.
Location: LGBT Resource Center
October 16 | Latinx Heritage Month 5th Annual Celebration
Join us for the Latinx Heritage Month celebration featuring keynote speaker Dr. Sylvia Hurtado
Must register in advance through purchasing a table or sponsorhship. For information about purchasing a table or sponsorships, please contact latinxheritagemonth@ucsd.edu. Please contact your department lead if interested in purchasing a table.
Location: Price Center West Ballroom
October 20 | Latinx Heritage Month Radical Reads
Hosted by Muir College Student Affairs
Muir College is continuing our tradition of hosting two radical reads for each quarter. This quarter we are planning to read the book the house of spirits and have an altar creating opportunity to live in mom's cafe as well.
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
For more information, please contact Claudia Pena.
Location: Mandeville Suite
October 21 |Navigating Mental Healthcare Access in the Latinx Community
Hosted by Student Health and Wellbeing
Students face unique challenges in accessing mental healthcare, shaped by cultural traditions, socio-political realities, and systemic barriers. This panel discussion will explore how these factors impact student care and highlight what providers/clinicians and community leaders are doing to improve access and outcomes for all students. This event is open to all UC San Diego staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
For more information, please contact Karina Ivanyan.
Location: Murray's Place on the 2nd floor of the Student Health and Well-Being Building
October 22 | Pan Dulce Platica
Hosted by the LGBT Resource Center
En esta platica educativa nos enfocaremos en cómo crear un ambiente mas inclusivo para la comunidad LGBTQ+. Aprenderemos terminos en español e datos sobre figuras historicas LGBTQ Latines.
In this educational talk, we'll focus on how to create a more inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. We'll learn Spanish terms and facts about historical Latinx LGBTQ+ figures.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
For more information, please contact Maribel Gomez.
Location: LGBT Resource Center
October 22 | Pintando con Amor
Hosted by the Graduate Education Postdoctoral Affairs Office
Students are invited to participate in an artist-facilitated painting session inspired by Dia de los Muertos with a short summary of the Holiday.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For more information, please contact Sinai Cota.
Location: TBD
October 23 | Chicanx and Latinx Studies Major Launch
Hosted by the Chicanx and Latinx Studies Program
The Chicanx and Latinx Studies Program is delighted to invite you to the Chicanx and Latinx Studies Major Launch on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. in the Faculty Club Dining Room & Terrace. Join us as we celebrate the new academic major, beginning in Fall 2025. This event is open to all UCSD students, staff, and faculty. Please register here. Light bites and beverages will be served.
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
For more information, please contact Maddie Martinez.
Location: Faculty Club Dining Room & Terrace
October 24 | La Mezcla | Ghostly Labor
Hosted by ArtPower
Ghostly Labor is a multidisciplinary, rhythmic performance that explores the history of labor in the US-Mexico borderlands and the joy of collective resistance. This work brings together Tap Dance, Mexican Zapateado, Afro Caribbean movement, live music and animated archival video.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Epstein Family Amphitheater
To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit: https://artpower.ucsd.edu/event/la-mezcla/
October 28 | Raices: Family Tree & Storytelling our Historias
Hosted by the OASIS 2nd Year Experience Program
This interactive workshop invites participants to explore their Latinx roots by creating a family tree that reflects not just names and relationships, but stories, values, and migrations. It’s a way to honor ancestors, preserve oral traditions, and reflect on how identity is passed down across generations. We will provide a sheet with a family tree layout- could be canva, paper copy? Objectives: Encourage participants to connect with their cultural and familial roots Explore the diversity within Latinx family histories Use storytelling as a tool for identity-building and cultural pride.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For more information, please contact Haydee Salazar.
Location: OASIS, Center Hall 333
October 28 | Celebrando Juntos
Hosted by Eighth College Academic Advising
Join us for a Latinx Heritage Month celebration! Enjoy academic advising, Latin-inspired food, fresh juices, and games like Loteria, Jenga, and Connect 4. Build community and connections while having fun. All UC San Diego students welcome! Food, drinks, and games provided.
For more information, please contact Veronica Abreu.
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Survivance BBQ Patio, TDLLN
October 29 | Campus-wide Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda and Teach-In
The campus-wide Día de los Muertos program honors Latinx cultural heritage through an altar at Triton Steps, community performances and storytelling through a teach-in with Teatro Izcalli. Rooted in tradition, the event fosters intergenerational dialogue and campus belonging while supporting cultural expression, wellness, and identity among diverse student communities.
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Altar Building, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teach-In
For more information, please contact o1padilla@ucsd.edu or bjau@ucsd.edu.
Location: Price Center - Triton Steps