November

In November and all year long, we celebrate the rich and diverse culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of Hillsboro, the Pacific Northwest, and our nation.

Native American Heritage Month is also the perfect time to learn more about the Kalapuya and Atfalati, the First People in Western Washington County.

Find local events, learn about a Native Writer's group, support local businesses, and browse reading lists, documentaries, and more on our Native American Heritage Month webpage.

February

Let’s celebrate Black History Month together in February and honor Black history every month of the year.

Find events, Black-owned businesses, arts and culture, community organizations, Library resources, reading lists, and more on our Black History Month webpage. The webpage was created to celebrate the diversity, strength, and contemporary stories of Black Oregonians.

March

The City of Hillsboro is proud to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women both local and worldwide.

The United States has honored women's history and accomplishments since 1981 with Women's History Week. Since 1995, United States presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as Women’s History Month. 

Visit our Women's History Month webpage to find local events, this year's theme, organizations, Library reading lists, community resources, advocacy information, and more.

April

The City of Hillsboro is proud to celebrate the culture, contributions, and local community of Arab Americans.

It wasn’t until 2021 that Arab American Heritage Month became federally recognized with a designation by the State Department. In July of the same year Oregon became the second state in the country to permanently recognize Arab American Heritage Month.

Join us in recognizing and celebrating this diverse, rich culture by exploring events, recipes, books, movies, Arab American-owned businesses, and more!

Visit our Arab American Heritage Month webpage.

May

During May and throughout the year, we are honored to celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI) people and the depth, breadth, and richness of their culture in Hillsboro and beyond.

We join the Library of Congress and a plethora of federal agencies in paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.

Find art exhibits, museums, performances, library books, movies, resources and more on our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month webpage.

June

We had blast with all of you at our June 1 Pride Party and we're looking forward to our Pride 5K & Community Picnic on June 21!

Find more local Pride events, engage with queer history, try LGBTQIA2S+ arts activities, watch videos, and discover community organizations on our Pride Month webpage.

The City of Hillsboro proudly displays the Pride flag at the Civic Center throughout the month of June.

September 15 through October 15

The El Grito holiday on September 15 marks the start of Latino & Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates Mexican Independence Day, as well as the independence of six other Latin American countries:

• Chile
• Costa Rica
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Nicaragua

Mexican Independence Day honors the day Father Miguel Hidalgo, one of the nation’s leaders during the War of Independence in Mexico, made El Grito de la Independencia — the Cry of Independence. It is also known as El Grito de Dolores since it happened in the town of Dolores in the Mexican state of Guanajuato.

Join Central Cultural for the 2024 El Grito Celebration on Saturday, September 14 from 2 to 7 pm at Shute Park. 

Find event information and Hispanic Heritage Month books, local food, resources, and more on our Latino & Hispanic Heritage Month webpage.