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Latino Heritage Month

September 15 to October 15 is Latino Heritage Month, which honors, remembers and celebrates the contributions of Latinos in California. At 15.6 million, Latino Californians are the state’s largest ethnic group with roots that can be traced across the Americas, Indigenous communities of Latin American and Africa, and beyond.

Latino Heritage Month began 55 years ago in 1968. September 15 is a significant date because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence days on September 16 and 18, and Dia de la Raza is on October 12.

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Celebrate California Latino Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, honoring culture, history, and community—featuring a Latina woman hiking and embracing the outdoors.

Events

People flying kites in an open grassy field under a partly cloudy sky at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area during a community Kite Day event. Groups of children and adults are scattered across the area, with colorful kites visible in the sky above. Orange cones and trees border the field.

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area Events

From Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills, and San Bruno Mountain all while relaxing in the peaceful scenery of the park itself.

Photo of a large telescope, "Challenger" at the Fremont Peak Observatory in Fremont Peak State Park

Fremont Peak Observatory – Public Programs

The Observatory is open to the public for scheduled viewing and educational programs. When the summer advection fog rolls in from Monterey Bay and covers the lights of Hollister and Gilroy, the skies above Fremont Peak are as dark and star-filled as any place to be found within 100 miles…

A living history volunteer in historic costume demonstrates gold panning

Living History at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park

First Saturday, Living History Days! Step into an Old West town for a fun-filled day. Meet the characters of early San Juan Bautista as our costumed docents bring the past to life. Spend the day with Victorians, Mountain Men, and Pioneer women. Watch the skills and demonstrations of early craftsmen.…

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