Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month during Chandler 'Contigo'
The city’s "Chandler Contigo" program returns with a month-long series of educational events and cultural activities for all ages that honor and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Courtesy of City of Chandler
The city’s "Chandler Contigo" program returns with a month-long series of educational events and cultural activities for all ages that honor and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
These programs are supported in partnership by the city’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division, Chandler Public Library, Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum and The Vision Gallery.
Events will be held at various locations in Chandler with something for all age groups:
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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month during Chandler 'Contigo'
Courtesy of City of Chandler
The city’s "Chandler Contigo" program returns with a month-long series of educational events and cultural activities for all ages that honor and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
The city’s "Chandler Contigo" program returns with a month-long series of educational events and cultural activities for all ages that honor and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
These programs are supported in partnership by the city’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division, Chandler Public Library, Chandler Center for the Arts, Chandler Museum and The Vision Gallery.
Events will be held at various locations in Chandler with something for all age groups:
Chandler Contigo ¡ Día de Fiesta!
Saturday, Sept. 20 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Downtown Chandler Library, 22 S. Delaware St.
Join the city for a day of music, dance, art, food and cultural traditions as it kicks off the Chandler Contigo celebration at the Downtown Library.
Enjoy Mariachi music from Nueva Fusion, crafts and face painting for children and a Folklórico performance by La Llorona. Create your own Luchador mask before meeting local "Lucha Libre" masked wrestlers and learning some moves from 1-2 p.m.
Outside of the library at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park's Stage Plaza, there will be food trucks, games, vendors selling traditional Mexican artifacts and a DJ playing music. Local nonprofits will have booths to share resources with the community and The Vision Gallery will have a paper terracotta tile art activity. Admission to ¡Día de Fiesta! is free.
26th annual Chandler Mariachi and Folklórico Festival
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 7 p.m.
Purchase tickets online by clicking here for the Chandler Center for the Arts' 26th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival is presented in partnership with C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona and Maestra Vanessa Ramirez, creating a rich music and dance experience.
Affectionately known as “The Queen of Ranchera Music,” Aída Cuevas has spent 50 extraordinary years as an ambassador of Mexican and Latin American music, captivating audiences worldwide. She remains the only woman in the mariachi genre to win both a GRAMMY and a Latin GRAMMY, cementing her place as a true pioneer and icon.
Accompanied by a mariachi ensemble, this spectacular performance will transport you straight to the heart of Mexico. Join us to celebrate her unparalleled legacy and honor the rich cultural heritage of Mexico in this once-in-a-lifetime event.
“Real Women Have Curves,” starring America Ferrara, is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores the cultural and generational tensions within a Mexican American family in East L.A. With honesty and humor, it follows a young woman balancing her ambitions with family expectations.
The film screening will be followed by a special discussion and Q&A panel with stars of the film, including actress Ingrid Oliu. Tickets are free and can be reserved online at by clicking here.
Play Day: Vamos a Celebrar
Sunday, Oct. 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Chandler Museum, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive
Organizers will be recognizing the history, culture and contributions from our Hispanic and Latin American friends and neighbors through language, art and music. Admission is free.
Con cariño siempre
Open thru Nov. 8 | The Gallery at Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave.
Within the Mexican culture, there are believed to be two deaths, according to the city's news release. The first is when one physically passes away and the second is when one has been forgotten by the living.
Wanting to preserve the legacy of the strong women in her family, muralist and artist, Ariana Enriquez set out to tell their stories in the best way she knew how— through her artwork.
By visually telling the stories of her ancestors, Enriquez aims to keep their memories alive long after they are gone. Free admission to The Gallery at CCA.
All four branches of the Chandler Public Library will host a variety of free programs and events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Registration is required for some programs.
Toddlers will enjoy our Hispanic heritage-themed Storytime where volunteers will read bilingual stories and interactive songs that celebrate connection and togetherness.Join us at Toddler Time for stories, songs and interactive play.
This is a 30-minute program appropriate for ages 18-36 months, that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write and Play to build early literacy skills.
Chandler Contigo: Movie Matinee with “Vivo”
Monday, Sept. 22 | 1-3 p.m. | Downtown Library
Join the city for its Monday Movie Matinee viewing of "Vivo" (2021), an animated musical adventure film. Set in Havana, Cuba, a music-loving kinkajou embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song.
Chandler Contigo Family Night
Monday, Sept. 22 | 4-6 p.m. | Sunset Library
Decorate a personal sugar skull and learn how to play Lotería, a traditional Mexican game of chance similar to bingo. Then, enjoy a special performance by the Happy Mariachi Trio inside the library.
4-5 p.m.: Sugar skulls and Lotería
5-6 p.m.: Happy Mariachi Trio performance
Family Time: Celebrate Chandler Contigo
Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 6-6:30 p.m. | Sunset Library
A special Hispanic heritage-themed Storytime at the library, where families with young children can enjoy bilingual stories, songs and fun activities that celebrate togetherness and community. This is a 30-minute program appropriate for all ages that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write and Play to build literacy skills.
Preschool Time: Chandler Contigo
Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 10:15-11 a.m. | Hamilton Library
Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive play celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a 45-minute interactive parent-child program appropriate for ages 3-5 that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write and Play to build school readiness skills.
One of the most versatile, and most beautiful expressions of Mexican folk art is hojalata (tin artwork), also known in some parts of Mexico as, lamina or lata. Come and celebrate Chandler Contigo and create your very own heart shaped hojalata. While supplies last.
"Art (in) Real Time" is where one can discover, in depth, the long-lost "A" in S.T.E.A.M.! To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll dive into the bold and colorful world of Frida Kahlo. We'll have fun making our own unique self-portraits inspired by her iconic art.
Our Stories: Honoring Family Legacy, Journey and Stories
Local author Albert Monreal Quihuis shares his family history in a unique presentation that will inspire everyone to research their own family stories. This is a story of a descendant’s search for his family’s journey to Arizona, connecting their lost stories, discovering their contributions and honoring their legacy.
Albert Monreal Quihuis is a multi award-winning author, Arizona historian, storyteller and Chandler resident. He is the author of the “Legacy Journal, a Treasure Map to your Life and Heritage,” the historical memoir “Better Than Me,” “Journeys to Authorship” and the “Sofia and Pepe the Parrot Adventure Series.”
He is on the board of the Tempe History Society, member of the First Families of Arizona, Arizona Historical Society, Los Descendants of Tucson, Arizona Author Association and ALWAYS.
Toddler Time: Chandler Contigo
Monday, Sept. 29 | 10:15-10:45 a.m. | Hamilton Library
Join the city at Toddler Time for stories, songs and interactive play celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! This is a 30-minute program appropriate for ages 18-36 months, that uses the elements of song, read, talk, write and play to build early literacy skills.
Chandler Contigo: Mini Felt Piñata Stuffed Animal
Monday, Sept. 29 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Downtown Library
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by making a mini felt piñata stuffed animal. Put all the pieces together and learn how to blanket stitch to create this small stuffed animal. Don't know how to sew? No problem! This stitch is very easy, and we will teach you how! Make one for one's self or give it as a gift. Due to the sewing aspect involved in this program, this program is only for adults and teens 13 or older.
Chandler Contigo: Preschool Time
Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 9:15-10 a.m. | Sunset Library
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 45-minute interactive parent-child program appropriate for ages 3-5 that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write and Play to build school readiness skills.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Join us at Baby Time for stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 30-minute program appropriate for ages 0-18 months that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write and Play to build early literacy skills.
Broaden a child's horizons through the Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos Bilingues for families. Children of all ages can participate in activities, storytelling and fun, all while learning early literacy skills. This month our storytime will have a special Hispanic heritage theme. Bilingual Storytime is a 30-minute program that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write and Play to build literacy skills.
Learn together while having fun. Enjoy several building challenges that celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Playing with Legos builds skills like creativity, problem solving and teamwork. For ages 6 to 12, and parents are welcome, too.
Chandler Contigo:Adult Grab & Go: Butterfly Book Art
Friday, Oct. 3 | 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Hamilton Library
Butterflies are considered to have great significance in Hispanic Culture. Most specifically, the Monarch butterfly holds a special place in Mexican culture. Celebrate Chandler Contigo and Hispanic Heritage Month by making folded book art.
Take a gently used library book that has used up its shelf life and fold its pages to make beautiful butterfly art within its pages, Kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Adults only, at staff request.
Step into a world of vibrant colors and rich traditions! Join us for Fiesta de Arte, a special Hispanic Heritage Month family program celebrating Latin American culture through creative, hands-on crafts. Paint your own maracas, decorate ceramic-style pieces and design dazzling scratch paper art together. It’s a joyful opportunity for families to create, learn and explore culture side by side. The library will provide supplies and instruction, while you provide your creative touch.
Chandler Contigo: Teen Salsa Tasting
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 2:15-3 p.m. | Basha Library
Join the fiesta and vote for the most mouth-watering salsa at our Chandler Contigo celebration! Savor the flavor with chips and salsa on us. Choose from the finest salsa makers and see who reigns supreme. With games to play and prizes to win, it’s sure to be a spicy good time! Limited to the first 30 participants.
Preschool Time: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Thursday, Oct. 9 | 9:15-10 a.m. | Basha Library
Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive play! This is a 45-minute interactive parent-child program appropriate for ages 3-5 that uses the elements of Sing, Read, Talk, Write and Play to build school readiness skills. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ll explore stories, music and activities that highlight the rich cultures, languages and traditions of Hispanic communities.
Chandler Contigo: Storytime at The Makery Passport Activity
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special story time at The Makery. Enjoy a song, story and craft. For this edition, you will travel across Latin America with your very own passport and stamps, made by the city's own Cricut and Glowforge. Materials available while supplies last.
For more information about Chandler Contigo (including updated times for events at Chandler Public Library), visit Chandler Contigo. The public also may email Adrianna Erickson with Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division or call her at 480-782-2224.
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