From September 15 through October 15, 2025, visit The Morton Arboretum for special events and programs that highlight Latin American cultures and traditions. As fall colors begin to show in the Arboretum’s woodlands and natural landscapes, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends.
Learn more below about bilingual and Spanish-language programs during Hispanic Heritage Month, opportunities to speak with scientists about Arboretum-led research and conservation work in Latin America and Mexico, andthe Celebración de los Árboles cultural festival on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28.
Special Events and Programs
About Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month includes Día de la Raza on Sunday, October 12, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 13–—as well as the anniversaries of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile.