Panchito Aguirre y su Mariachi Chapala perform during El Centro NW’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month last year in Cannon Beach.

Upcoming events in Seaside and Cannon Beach will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with folk dancing, art workshops and traditional food.

El Centro NW, a nonprofit that provides financial, educational and cultural support, is planning an event in Cannon Beach City Park at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Authentic Hispanic food will be offered for sale with folk dances and family-friendly games.

Consejo Hispiano, an Astoria nonprofit that serves the North Coast Hispanic community, is hosting a free celebration in Seaside on Sept. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Old Broadway Middle School, organized in partnership with the Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District.

The two groups are also offering an Oct. 5 event in Tillamook.

Activities at the Consejo Hispano events include dance performances, a magic and comedy show, free folk art workshops and an artisan fair.

For more details, visit www.elcentronw.org and www.consejohispano.org.