Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Vacaville

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions, stories, and contributions that have helped shape communities across the country—including right here in Vacaville.

From September 15 through October 15, there are plenty of ways to join the celebration. Whether you experience the culture through music and entertainment, discover new flavors around town, or spend an afternoon exploring Vacaville’s history, there’s no shortage of ways to connect with the rich Hispanic heritage woven into our community.

Experience the Culture

One of the best ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month is through the arts—and this October, Vacaville is bringing that celebration to the stage with Arteritano Flamenco Company’s Carmen.

Returning for its third year on October 9–10 at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, this reimagined Flamenco ballet adaptation of Bizet’s Carmen blends classical music with the passion, rhythm, and power of Flamenco dance. Featuring the Arteritano Flamenco Company alongside students from its professional training program, the production has become an annual Vacaville tradition celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through culture, community, and storytelling.

Gather your family or friends, enjoy a night at the theater, and experience the energy of Flamenco firsthand as part of your Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Celebrate One Bite at a Time

Come hungry, because Vacaville’s food scene is another delicious way to celebrate.

From tacos piled high with your favorite toppings and sizzling fajitas to fresh salsa, savory enchiladas, flavorful burritos, and sweet treats, local restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to explore Mexican and Latin-inspired flavors.

Let your palate guide you:
Favela’s Mexican Grill
Vasquez Mexican Food
Tacos Jalisco
Los Reyes Restaurante Y Cantina
Taquería Hecho En Mexico
Murillo’s on Merchant
Villa Corona
El Caracol Mexican Restaurant
El Patron Mexican Food
Taqueria Los Arcos
Pelayo’s Mexican Food
Que Onda Tacobar
Cuba Café
La Guagua Latin Cafe

Step Into Vacaville's History at Peña Adobe

For a deeper look into the area’s cultural roots, take a trip to Peña Adobe, one of Vacaville’s most treasured historic landmarks.

Built by the Peña family in the 1840s, the adobe provides a glimpse into the early history of the region and the Mexican-era California families who helped establish the community that would eventually become Vacaville.

Explore the historic grounds, enjoy the surrounding scenery, and learn more about the people, traditions, and stories connected to Vacaville's beginnings. A visit to Peña Adobe is a meaningful reminder that the history we celebrate today can still be experienced right in our own backyard.

Celebrate the Stories That Connect Us

Hispanic Heritage Month is about more than a single event or destination. It’s an opportunity to learn, experience, share, and celebrate the cultures that continue to enrich Vacaville and communities throughout California.

Catch a show. Try something delicious. Step into history at Peña Adobe. However you choose to celebrate, Visit Vacaville encourages you to dive in, explore, and experience the culture, flavors, and stories that make Vacaville special.