Yo soy 2026
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Celebrate Latino Culture Year-Round with Yo soy
This dynamic, year-round lineup of programs features art exhibitions, hands-on workshops and community-based activities that highlight the many layers of Latino identity and creativity, both locally and globally. These experiences invite deeper engagement with culture through both onsite programming and collaborative partnerships throughout the community.
Through Yo soy, the Gardens builds meaningful connections to the past while honoring and uplifting Latino heritage in fresh, engaging and inclusive ways.
Art Exhibit
Sept. 13 – Oct. 15
York Street
Included with admission
La lotería botánica is a reimagining of the traditional Mexican card game of Lotería through a botanical lens. Presented as part of Yo soy, the Gardens' annual celebration of Latino cultures, the exhibition features original artwork by local artists inspired by plants and their connections to culture, food, history and community.
On view at the Gardens' York Street location, visitors can explore a complete 54-card Lotería deck displayed on Ming Bridge, highlighting stories of ethnobotany, iconic Mexican plants, plants of the Southwest and the cultural relationships between people and plants.
Garden Market
Sept. 13 and Oct. 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
York Street
Included with admission
Don't miss Mercado en el jardín, a curated outdoor market featuring local artists, makers and community organizations, along with cultural activities and hands-on experiences. The market celebrates creativity, community and the many ways plants connect us to culture and one another.
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