Mexican Independence Day Fiesta: "Grito" Reenactment, Mariachi, Ballet, and Piñata Fun!

Saturday, Sept. 16 beginning at 11 a.m.

Join Children’s Museum Houston for fiesta, freedom and ballet folklórico as we commemorate Mexico’s “Fiestas Patrias.” On Sept. 15, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo climbed atop a church and encouraged people to fight for Mexico’s independence, which was then declared the next day. This “cry” for liberty marks Miguel Hidalgo’s famous “Grito de Dolores,” and it’s celebrated with music, fireworks and parades. Fiestas Patrias marks the Museum’s first of many events during National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Ambassadors International Ballet Folklorico: Take delight in Mexico’s vibrant dances!

Event Times: 11 a.m. and noon in Kids’ Hall Alcove.

DIY Piñata Workshop: No celebration is complete without this colorful papier-mâché icon.

Event Times: 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 3, 4 and 5 p.m. in Alexander Art Academy.

Mariachi Jarabe Tapatio: Enjoy the dynamic sounds of a Mexican celebration!

Event Time: 1 and 2:40 p.m. in Kids’ Hall Alcove.

Grito Reenactment: Watch as we reenact the “Grito de Dolores”— the cry for Mexico’s independence.

Event Time: 2:30 p.m. in Kids’ Hall Alcove.

Fiestas Patrias Celebration, Sept. 16, 2023, beginning at 11 a.m.

*Activities, events and times subject to change.

Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004