Make a night of it in Kennett Square! This month’s Third Thursday celebrates Hispanic Heritage, with traditional Mexican dance, salsa lessons, family-friendly activities, food, and plenty to explore throughout town. Make your dinner reservations for your favorite State Street restaurant, then use this guide to plan your evening.
Free parking in the Linden Street garage starting at 5:00 PM.
Make Your Dinner Reservations
Third Thursday is the perfect excuse to gather friends & family for dinner on State Street. Make your reservations early, then plan some time before or after dinner to explore all of the happenings on State Street.
Or grab food from La Cocina De Mari Food Truck while you enjoy the evening downtown.
Stop by the KCSD Technology Team
Find the Kennett Consolidated School District Technology Team at Third Thursday to get support using Skyward Family Access, completing your Family Homework, or any other technology questions you may have.
Get Your Face Painted with Avon Grove Charter School
Stop by Avon Grove Charter School for face painting during Third Thursday! Bring the kids by for some family-friendly fun while you explore State Street.
Bring Your Stuffies for the Pop-Up Stuffed Animal Clinic with Cypress Vet
5:15–7:00 PM | Stuffed Animal Clinic
Have your littles bring along their favorite stuffed animal for the Stuffed Animal Clinic with Cypress Veterinary Clinic!
It’s a fun opportunity for your children’s beloved stuffies to get a little checkup while exploring downtown.
Visit Kennett Library
Head to Kennett Library for a special screening of Disney and Pixar’s Coco.
Enjoy this family-friendly film celebrating family, music, tradition, and Mexican culture as part of the evening’s Hispanic Heritage festivities.
Don’t Miss Danza Tenochtli
6:30 PM | Adult Dance Performance
7:15 PM | Children’s Dance Performance
You won’t want to miss Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square’s Danza Tenochtli performing traditional Mexican dance on State Street.
Salsa in the Square
7:30–8:30 PM | Free Salsa Dance Lessons
Keep the evening going with Salsa in the Square! Join us for free salsa dance lessons on State Street. No experience necessary—just come ready to dance.
Come for one activity or make a full evening of it—we’ll see you on State Street!
Continue the Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square is keeping the celebration going with the Hispanic Festival and Independence Celebration of Mexico and Central America! All are welcome to come together for an afternoon celebrating Hispanic culture, heritage, and tradition, including national anthems and flag honors for the United States, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Festival begins at 1:00 PM
“El Grito” Ceremony at 4:30 PM
600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
