With the month of September comes the official end of summer … kids are already back in school, and visions of the upcoming holidays are beginning to show up in the stores. Here in Puerto Rico, we still have plenty going on, from hot beach days, food festivals, and film festivals. It’s also the height of hurricane season, so keep an eye on our weather page where we’ll keep you up to date on any storms that might be threatening the island.

While there is always something fun happening somewhere in Puerto Rico, there are a few special events each month that deserve a mention. Here are some highlights for September 2026.

September 4 to 6: Festi-Carnaval Jueyero de Maunabo

A carnaval, with food, live music, and more. Sunday will have games and treats for the kids, and the carnaval parade too! At the Stadium Francisco Rosario Soto in Maunabo. Check their Facebook page for more info.

September 4 to 6: Festival de la Pana

A festival dedicated to the love of pana (breadfruit). Lots of kiosks, food vendors, live music, and dancing. There is something for everyone to enjoy. At the Loma de la Niña Mariana Luz A. Vega Rodríguez in Barrio Mariana, Humacao. Check their Facebook page for more info.

September 4 to 6 : Hormigueros Fietas Patronales

Expect lots of live music and dancing, plus food and beverages. And free rides for the kids! Held in the Mercado Urbano. Check their Facebook page for more information.

September 4 to 6: Jayuya Patron Saint Festival

Come and enjoy the Traditional Festivities of Jayuya in Honor of the Virgin of Monserrate. With live music, kiosks, food, and on Sunday, the usual 10K run! Saturday afternoon will be fun for the kids, but the whole festival is family-fun. At the Complejo Deportivo Filberto Garcia in Jayuya. Check their Facebook page for more information.

September 12: Tacos and Margarita Fest

Enjoy food and drinks in a Mexican environment inside the Puerto Rico Convention Center. Loads of Mexican restaurants serving up their tacos and margaritas. Admission includes all food, drinks, and entertainment. Tickets on sale now – get them early, they sell out fast! You can visit their Facebook page for more information and to buy tickets.

September 13: Festival del Grano in Humacao

Starting at 12noon, in front of the Terminal Sur de Carros Públicos, is a small festival featuring the Grano (Humacao’s snack food). There will be food and artisan kiosks, live music and a nice family atmosphere. Check their Facebook page for more info.

September 24 to 27: Fiestas Patronales de Cabo Rojo

A long weekend of celebrating Cabo Rojo’s Patron Saint. It will be held at the Plaza Dr Ramon Emetero Betances in Cabo Rojo. Expect some religious activities plus music, family fun, food, and artisans. Check their Facebook page for more info.

Other Events

This is just a small subset of activities occurring this month. As always, be sure to check our Facebook pagefor other events happening throughout this month and the year all across the island.

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