There are several events taking place in the Greater Houston area to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from Sept. 15-Oct. 15. This list is not comprehensive.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Houston Premium Outlets is hosting a performance and dance lessons from Mixteco Ballet Folklorico and a performance from Mariachi Estrella de Mi Tierra.

• Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 29300 Hempstead Road, Cypress
• www.premiumoutlets.com

México en el Corazón

Discovery Green will host 70 performers for a showcase of Mexican culture, featuring ballet folklórico, regional dance, traditional costuming and indigenous traditions.

• Sept. 20, 7-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1500 McKinney St., Houston
• www.discoverygreen.com

Cirque du Soleil OVO

Cirque du Soleil’s OVO will spotlight Ernesto Lea Place, who portrays the Night Butterfly through his breathtaking Aerial Straps Duo act.

• Oct. 2-5, times vary
• $34-$331 (admission)
• 1510 Polk St., Houston
• www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo

Hispanic Heritage Festival

The event will have food trucks featuring authentic dishes from different Hispanic and Latin countries and well as live Latin music.

• Oct. 11, 5-7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 10001 W. Sam Houston Parkway N., Houston
• Facebook: Hispanic Heritage Festival