How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Tampa Bay

• Pura Vida Weekend, Sarasota: This two-day festival features a wellness walk and 5k, workshops, live music, dancing and more. Free, with online registration for some activities. Sept. 26-27, Bay Park.
• Latin Night, Clearwater: Music, dancing and aquarium offerings, including a dolphin demonstration, are part of this family-friendly event. Tickets are $50 for adults and $40 for kids. Sept. 26, Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
• MAXIMA Hispanic Heritage Concert, Clearwater: Organized by 92.5 MAXIMA FM, the lineup features Charlie Aponte, Jacob Forever, Ken-Y and more. Tickets start at $28.88 including fees. Sept. 27, Coachman Park.
• Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Tampa: This community event features remarks by the founder of Festival de Bomba y Plena en Tampa, plus live performances and Mr. Empanada. Sept. 29, Tampa Convention Center.
• Bienvenido at Bonnet Springs Park, Lakeland: Catch live music, food trucks and an arts market. Free and open to all ages. Oct. 10, Bonnet Springs Park.
• Taste of Latino Festival, Tampa: Along with a variety of Latin food, catch live music, dancing and an empanada smackdown. Free, with VIP tickets available. Oct. 11, Centennial Park.

💰 Support a Latin-owned business: The city of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber have directories.

• Our restaurant recs: Yacob loves Triana Caribbean Cuisine in Tampa and Blind Tiger. Kathryn's faves are 11 Chicks Yummy Creations in St. Pete and La Segunda.

🌎 Immerse in history: Visit Ybor City Museum State Park to learn about Ybor's Cuban and Spanish roots.

• Head to the Dalí Museum in St. Pete to learn about Salvador Dalí's Hispanic heritage, plus programming including a wine tasting (Sept. 24), poetry night (Oct. 8) and Latin jazz show (Oct. 15).