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Vamos al Parque

A dancer in Aztec costume and feathered headress looks to the sky as she dances.
A handpainted fabric doll wears a bright orange floral top with a red heart necklace and a blue skull mask in the background.
A fabric covered table displays a selection of indigenous flutes made from clay and wood.
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Free    |  Oct 12, 2025  |  10:00AM - 2:00PM
Palisades Park (next to Camera Obscura)
1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica 90401
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A day of art, culture, and community celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us for a family-friendly event at Palisades Park, sponsored by the City of Santa Monica in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Division. The event aims to bring arts and culture to the public space, featuring lounging areas, all-ages art-making, Aztec dance performance from Grupo Folklorico de West Los Angeles, Native music with Lazaro Arvisu, vendors like Patchouli Nomad, Yalala Ceramics, fresh fruit bowls from Acaí Me More, art workshops from LA VACAcicleta, and more.

About Palisades Park:
This landmark park draws visitors from around the world with its gorgeous views of the Santa Monica Bay. The park has many features including benches, picnic areas, artworks and monuments, a rose garden, the Camera Obscura Art Lab, and more.

Los Angeles skyline at dusk behind silhouette of palm trees
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