Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Garden Terrace Room
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the New York Botanical Garden, honoring the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Latin America and the Caribbean. Guests are invited to experience the beauty of the Garden while enjoying an evening filled with live music, dancing, delicious food, award presentations, and festive community spirit.
Admission is free, space is limited, and RSVP is required by September 30. This invitation admits two and is not transferable. Festive Attire.
Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la Fiesta de Flores con el concejal de la ciudad de Nueva York Justin Sanchez, un festival en el Jardín Botánico de Nueva York que conmemora a la gente de América Latina y el Caribe. Disfrute del esplendor del jardín mientras disfruta de música en vivo, baile, comida, entrega de premios y un festivo espíritu comunitario.
La entrada es gratuita, el espacio es limitado y hay plazo de RSVP hasta el 30 de septiembre. Esta invitación es válida para dos personas y no es transferible. Vestimenta festiva.
This event is now at capacity.
5 p.m.
Meet at the Garden Terrace Room
First-come, first-served basis
Flower Power
Explore bold floral installations, botanical tableaus, and visual art inspired by the era, and discover how plants helped shape cultural movements that continue to influence how we relate to nature today.
Caribbean Plants
Explore the vibrant cultural traditions and botanical heritage within the plants of the Caribbean region.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Meet at the Garden Terrace Room
With vibrant marigold blooms and a colorful community ofrenda, the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos come to the garden for a celebration of memory, life, and renewal—new this year at NYBG. Friendly spirit guides lead the way to joyful encounters with artfully arranged calaveras and a larger-than-life Catrina adorned with colorful flowers. Celebrate loved ones with music and crafts on weekends, while experiencing joyful moments of reflection among fall’s golden foliage and festive pumpkins.
Meet the local vendors and artisans bringing a festive array of handcrafted goods, unique gifts, and culturally inspired creations.
6:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Join floral designer Nsombi Woodson for a live demonstration on creating a beautiful floral arrangement. Guests will have the opportunity to watch the process, gather inspiration, and enter a raffle to win the finished piece.
Johnny Mambo & Friends
Bringing infectious rhythm and crowd-pleasing energy, this dynamic band captivate dancers, salsa lovers, and music fans alike. With a deep passion for the art form, they create an irresistible atmosphere of joy, movement, and vibrant musical fusion.
Explore the rich botanical traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America with the LuEsther T. Mertz Library! Librarians will showcase a selection of Spanish-language books and games from our Circulating Collections, featuring resources for all ages, from young readers to lifelong learners. Discover books on botany, gardening, food plants, and the remarkable flora of the Caribbean and Latin America. Visitors can take home a copy of the latest edition of Rooted in Color, pick up a Mertz Library bookmark, learn about our Plant Information services, and apply for a Library card. Whether you’re interested in horticulture, curious about the plants that shape Caribbean and Latin American cultures, or simply looking for your next great read or recipe, the Mertz Library has something for everyone to enjoy.
The William and Lynda Steere Herbarium is one of the largest collections of its kind, holding 7.8 million preserved plant specimens. Many of them are from the Americas and the Caribbean, representing the plants found in the LatinX diaspora. Stop by and see a selection of specimens used as food and medicine, and that naturally grow in the beautiful wild areas of the Neotropics.
Location Garden Terrace Room
Location Garden Terrace Room