Pembroke Pines' free Hispanic Heritage Festival was Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 5 to 9 p.m. at City Center, with salsa on the main stage. 2027 date not posted.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year. Organizer: the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, Hispanic Heritage Festival page. Special Events office: 954-392-2116.

The Hispanic Heritage Festival is the city’s free yearly celebration of Hispanic music, food, art and family traditions at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way. The 2026 festival was Saturday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.

The city has not yet posted a date for 2027. The last two festivals were on the last Saturday of September, and we will add the new date here when the city lists it.

What this means for you

  • Free admission. In 2026 the city asked people planning to go to RSVP on Eventbrite.
  • Expect a Saturday evening in late September at City Center.
  • Food, food trucks and two bars (21 and older) sell to guests.
  • Questions: Special Events office, 954-392-2116.

What was at the 2026 festival

From the city’s festival page:

  • El Escenario, the main stage: Jacareo with Puerto Rican plena, Cuban salsa from Alayn Garcia, Colombian salsa from Jey Zamorano, and closing act Melina Almodóvar, “La Muñeca de la Salsa.”
  • Abuela’s House: free Cuban coffee, small sandwiches and lemonade in a garden setting, back for a second year.
  • Voces y Pasos: roaming flamenco dancers, mariachi musicians and folkloric performers.
  • La Granja: a farm-themed children’s area with games, characters and a piñata party.
  • La Cueva: a lounge for adults with a live cigar roller and dominoes.
  • Cartas y Corazones and Mis Colores: letter writing in Spanish and bead bracelet making for children.
  • El Mercado: handmade goods, art, clothing, jewelry and plants, plus food vendors, food trucks and desserts with dishes from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and more.
  • La Cocina de Mamá: a play kitchen where children “cook” empanadas, arepas and tamales.
  • El Bar x2: two full-service bars for guests 21 and older.

Sponsors named by the city included Baptist Health, Publix Super Markets, El Zol 106.7, Florida Blue, Space Coast Credit Union, IMUSA and the Charles F. Dodge City Center.

Past festivals

Year Date Time Place
2026 Saturday, Sept. 26 5 to 9 p.m. Charles F. Dodge City Center
2025 Saturday, Sept. 27 5 to 9 p.m. Charles F. Dodge City Center
2024 Sunday, Oct. 6 Noon to 7 p.m. Charles F. Dodge City Center

Sources: the city’s 2026, 2025 and 2024 calendar listings. All three were free. The 2024 festival, a Sunday afternoon event, featured Lisset Morales and the Flanagan High School Jazz Band.

Getting there and parking

The Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, is the city’s government complex and the home of City Hall. The city’s festival pages do not publish parking or road closure details; for questions, call the Special Events office at 954-392-2116. For lane closures on nearby state roads, see our road construction page.

More to do

The city’s other big yearly events are Taste of Pines in February, Pines Day in April and SnowFest and the tree lighting in December. For fall weekends, see fall festivals and pumpkin patches.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Pembroke Pines Hispanic Heritage Festival?

The 2026 festival was Saturday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. The city has not posted the 2027 date yet.

Is the Hispanic Heritage Festival in Pembroke Pines free?

Yes. The city lists it as free admission. Food vendors, food trucks and two bars sell food and drinks.

Where is the Pembroke Pines Hispanic Heritage Festival?

At the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines.

Can you drink at the Hispanic Heritage Festival?

Guests 21 and older can buy beer, wine, cocktails and Latin-inspired drinks at two full-service bars, the city says.