October Second Saturdays for Families | Latinx Heritage Day

Celebrate Latinx heritage and culture with art-making, storytelling, and performances.

Celebra la herencia y la cultura Latinx con la creación de arte, la narración de historias y actuaciones.

SCHEDULE

Art-Making / Hacer arte
12 pm-2 pm

Use a variety of materials to make maracas, a percussion instrument played across the Latin Diaspora.

Utilice una variedad de materiales para hacer maracas, un instrumento de percusión que se toca en toda la diáspora latina.

Music / Música
12 pm-12:30 pm

Enjoy a performance by the Mariachi Academy of New England.

Disfruta de una actuación de la Mariachi Academy de New England.

Community Celebrations / Celebraciones Comunitarias
12:30 pm-1:30 pm

Watch an interactive presentation by Connecticut-based Movimiento Cultural Afro-Continental and learn about traditional Afro-Puerto Rican and Caribbean dance and music.

Vea una presentación del Movimiento Cultural Afro-Continental y aprenda sobre la danza y la música tradicional afro-puertorriqueña y caribeña.

Tours / gira de arte

Eyes on Art Family Tour | 12:15 pm-1 pm

Reserved for families and adults with children. Recommended for ages 12 and under. Availability is limited to 15 participants and advance registration is recommended.

Reservado para familias y adultos con niños. Recomendada para menores de 12 años. La disponibilidad está limitada a 15 participantes y se recomienda registrarse.

ABCs: Art, Books, Connections | 1:30 pm-2 pm

Make connections between art and books during this docent-guided tour for young children and accompanying adults. Recommended for ages 12 and under. Availability is limited to 15 participants and advance registration is recommended.

Establecer conexiones entre el arte y los libros. Recomendada para menores de 12 años. La disponibilidad está limitada a 15 participantes y se recomienda registrarse.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to The Hartford Marathon parking bans and road closures will be in effect throughout the day on Saturday, October 9, 2021.