Boston Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with Fall Events

Boston, September 26, 2025

News Summary

Boston is gearing up to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of exciting fall events. Highlights include the Fiesta En La Plaza on September 28, featuring Latin music and dance, and Oktoberfest at Puttshack, running through October 19. Additionally, the Fall Festival at Weir River Farm offers family-friendly activities and local vendors. These events aim to bring the community together in a celebration of culture, diversity, and solidarity amidst ongoing discussions around immigration.

Boston swings into National Hispanic Heritage Month with a triple-play of fall fun

Boston is on the tee box this season, and the shot is long and true: National Hispanic Heritage Month festivities in Boston start early this year. If you like your weekends full of music, food, culture and a little friendly crowd action — picture a packed clubhouse on a Sunday afternoon — there’s something coming up for you.

Fiesta En La Plaza — a downtown festival that’s free and wide open

Fiesta En La Plaza returns on Sunday, September 28, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Event location: City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston.

Fiesta En La Plaza features music and dance honoring Latin American culture, including instrumentals and singing from Boston-based Latin artists and flamenco dancing.

The event will be free to attend.

Think of it like a par-3 where everyone is invited to tee off — no experience required. The organizers are aiming to make the stage accessible to all, and the schedule is built around short, punchy performances that keep the energy moving. Whether you’re a smooth dance pro or you cut a mean two-step after a long day on the green, the event is designed to welcome everyone.

Oktoberfest at Puttshack — two courses, lots of brews

Oktoberfest is being held at Puttshack in Natick and the Seaport, running now through October 19.

Oktoberfest hours in Natick: Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Hours in Boston: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Cost of Oktoberfest items will be available for purchase.

From the golf-course angle: imagine a driving range turned festival lanes, where each lane serves up a different vibe — local beers, shareable plates, and competitive mini-putt. The hours are generous, and the vibe stretches late on weekends. If you like tailgating after a tournament, consider this your indoor after-party.

Fall festival at Weir River Farm — farm-to-fairway family fun

Fall festival at Weir River Farm in Hingham scheduled for Saturday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a sensory-friendly hour beginning at 10 a.m.

Fall festival will include artisan vendors, games, tractor rides, live music, food trucks, and local beer.

Admission cost: Member adult $9, member child $6; non-member adult $15, non-member child $10. Children under 2 are free.

If you’re used to tournament family days, this one’s right in your wheelhouse. Tractor rides replace golf carts, but the aim is the same: get everyone outside, let the kids burn energy, and support local vendors — a local pro-shop meets harvest festival.

Culture, books, and community — extras around the green

Fiesta En La Plaza is part of a series of events celebrating Latin music, dance, and food, organized in collaboration with local cultural organizations.

The celebrations highlight the diversity of Latin culture and encourage participation from all community members, regardless of experience in Latin dance.

Boston events aim to foster community solidarity amid ongoing political tensions and discussions on immigration enforcement.

Off the fairway, the Boston Public Library is teeing up reading material. Boston Public Library has compiled a book list titled Vida Latina, featuring 123 titles that showcase Latino culture and experiences. The library will hold author talks, lectures, and film screenings related to Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed from September 15 to October 15.

For golf fans who like reading up on the greats between rounds, the Vida Latina list gives you cultural depth that pairs well with a quiet practice session or a long drive down the range. Think of the author talks and screenings as post-round debriefs where the community can swap stories and perspectives.

Why this matters — on and off the course

These events are more than weekend entertainment. They’re community playbooks: places where neighbors meet, where culture gets shared, and where solidarity can be built even when issues like immigration enforcement are hot topics. That sense of community is much like the camaraderie in any club — people coming together for shared moments, support and celebration.

Plan ahead like you would for a big amateur event: check dates and times, bring cash or cards for food and Oktoberfest purchases, and expect a lively crowd. Whether you’re strolling City Hall Plaza, putting at Puttshack, or riding a tractor at Weir River Farm, these fall happenings are set to bring a lot of local color to Boston’s late-season calendar.

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Quick event table — dates, times, and costs

Final nine: Treat these events like warm-ups for the main season — show up early, enjoy the atmosphere, and mingle. Whether you’re a golf obsessive who loves course-side conversation or someone who just wants to soak up music and food, Boston’s lineup is set to deliver a lively finish to the city’s summer-to-fall transition.

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• CBS News: Weekend to Do List
• Boston 25 News: Rosie Perez Hispanic Heritage
• Boston Globe: Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
• WBZ News Radio: Boston Public Library
• Boston.com: Everett Officials Cancel Festival
• Wikipedia: Hispanic Heritage Month
• Google Search: Hispanic Heritage Month
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Hispanic Heritage Month
• Google Scholar: Hispanic Heritage
• Google News: Hispanic Heritage Events Boston

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