A free Hispanic Heritage Month celebration featuring salsa dancing, cultural activities, environmental education and free vegetarian meals is coming to Alabama Drive Park in Herndon on Friday, Oct. 2. Salsa in the Park will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 1100 Alabama Drive. The event is open to all, and no registration is required.

Highlights include a salsa dancing workshop, salsa tasting and pollinator-friendly gardening activities, nature exploration with the Wonder Wagon, gardening information from Fairfax County Master Gardeners, face painting and arts and crafts. Free vegetarian meals will also be provided by SevaTruck.

The event is presented in partnership with the Fairfax County Park Authority, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors – Dranesville District, Defensores de la Cuenca, Opportunity Neighborhoods Herndon, Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Clean Fairfax, Fairfax County Master Gardeners, SevaTruck, Wonder Wagon and Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District.

Visit the Salsa in the Park event webpage for more information.