Upcoming events
Kid’s Day | Día del niño
On April 30th, Mexico celebrates and honors kids by throwing them a party with music, games, sweets and gifts. Take time to celebrate your children.
Mariposas Classes | Last Days
It’s time to enroll for the 25-26 school year! Don’t miss out on interactive Spanish classes for your child.
Mariposas Summer Camp Session 1
It’s time to enroll for the 25-26 school year! Don’t miss out on interactive Spanish classes for your child.
Mariposas Summer Camp Session 2
It’s time to enroll for the 25-26 school year! Don’t miss out on interactive Spanish classes for your child.
Puerto Rican Folklorico & Earth Day
BRING YOUR BEACH CHAIR & MARACA !!
Join Yukayeke Yara Cu as we honor Ataabey (Mother Earth) -- with a Spring Ceremony -- of ceremonial dance, Batu Ballgame, and family activities under the Pecan Trees of our Batey! New this year… a yucca planting workshop!
For the Taino, the Spring Season begins with the Spring Equinox, and is marked with celebrations of gratefulness for the Spring rains that bring new life to the Earth. During this season, Attaabey invites us to plant not only new seeds into the Earth but into our lives.
AISD Holiday | No classes | Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta
No classes in observance of Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta Day
ZAPATA | Bilingual Family Musical
A Folkloric Superhero Bilingual Musical In this world premiere musical aventura, Xochitl dreams of dancing folklórico con todo su corazón. But while her mamá wants her focused on fitting in and getting ahead, Xochitl feels the rhythm of something bigger calling her. When she’s suddenly swept into a misión fantástica, complete with a scheming army of gatos, a villain named Helado, and a talking chihuahua, she uncovers her true origin story: she holds the power of Zapata within her, ¡y nada la puede detener! Developed right here at Zach Theater by playwright-composer-lyricist Jesse J. Sanchez, this action-packed new musical shows us that when cultura y coraje collide, a hero rises… and todo es paw-sible.
Mariposas Summer Camp Registration Opens
It’s time to enroll for the 25-26 school year! Don’t miss out on interactive Spanish classes for your child.
No Classes: Covenant | Parkside | LBM
These locations are closed. There will be no Spanish class today
AISD Holiday | No classes | Winter Break
Mariposas will be on break for the Winter Holiday.
Bilingual StoryTime
Join in and learn! Sábados en Familia is a free kids’ cultural arts and crafts program delivered by the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center. The program takes place at libraries all over Austin. Families with kids of all ages can participate for free. A craft project follows the read-along.
AISD Holiday | No classes | Thanksgiving Break
Mariposas will be on break for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Día de los muertos
Día de los muertos is a holiday celebrated in many Latin American countries to honor those that have passed.
Día de los muertos (Waterloo Greenway)
Waterloo Greenway will transform the Moody Amphitheater stage at Waterloo Park into a beautiful “ofrenda,” or altar, inviting the community to contribute their own photos, mementos, and traditions. This two-day event will feature inspiring music and dance performances, an artisan marketplace filled with local creatives, and family-friendly hands-on activities including crafts and face-painting..
https://waterloogreenway.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-2/
Viva la Vida Festival
Mexic-Arte Museum’s 42nd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event. Co-presented by the Austin Convention Center and the City of Austin, this year’s festival will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 4th Street and Congress Avenue. The festivities begin with a Grand Procession at noon. Festival activities run until 6 p.m. Participants can enjoy the Education Pavilion with hands-on art activities, traditional foods, local artists and retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, and live performances throughout the day.
AISD Holiday | No classes | Diwali
In observance of DIWALI, Mariposas Spanish School will not be holding classes at certain locations. Check your email for updates.
AISD Holiday | No classes
In observance of Indigenous People’s Day, Mariposas Spanish School will not be holding classes.
Peru Unveiled
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month the Central Austin Public Library will be holding a two day event with sister city, Lima, Peru to celebrate the history, art & culture of Peru. For two days, you can enjoy live music, children’s bilingual theatre, cooking demos, dance performances and more!
FREE EVENT!!! | MORE INFO
Saturday, 10:30-4:30
Sunday, 12:30-4:30
Dia de la Independencia de México
Mexico celebrates its independence on 16 de septiembre! Be on the lookout for fun events around town!
Mariposas Classes Begin Parkside
It’s time to enroll for the 25-26 school year! Don’t miss out on interactive Spanish classes for your child. We have 3 classes available at Parkside- Primary (early pick up), Primary (full day) & Lower Elementary.
Mariposas Classes Begin for Covenant
We’re happy to return to Covenant after 16 years! Classes will be held on Tuesday mornings.
Mariposas Classes Begin LadyBird
It’s time to enroll for the 25-26 school year! Don’t miss out on interactive Spanish classes for your child. We have 3 classes available at Ladybird- Primary (registration based)) & Lower Elementary which is included in school tuition.
Mariposas Classes Begin Austin Play Garden
It’s time to enroll for the 25-26 school year! Don’t miss out on interactive Spanish classes for your child.
Mariposas Classes Begin for Trulove
It’s time to enroll for the 25-26 school year! Don’t miss out on interactive Spanish classes for your child.