Pura Vida Weekend at The Bay

Pura Vida Weekend at The Bay (September 26-27) A vibrant collection of Latino wellbeing and cultural experiences designed to bring together adults and children of all ages and backgrounds through movement, mindfulness, creativity, nature exploration and community connection. All part of Hispanic Heritage Month at The Bay. WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DAY #1 | Sat, Sept 26 9:00-10:00am Wellness Walk with Yely Rivas (Presented in Spanish) | While exploring the beauty of The Bay, learn practical tools to manage stress, improve focus, and cultivate emotional wellbeing through simple mindfulness practices, breathing techniques, gentle movement and guided reflection. Click here to learn more and register. 9:00-10:00am Yoga with Jessica DuBose | Click here to learn more and register. 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30am Kayak Mangrove Discovery Tour with Armando Ubeda, UF/IFAS (Presented in Spanish) | A Mangrove Discovery experience featuring a land-based ecological introduction, followed by a guided Mangrove Bayou tour in kayaks. No registration required. Click here to learn more. 10:30-11:30am Imagine the Planet of the Future: Storytelling & Creative Workshop with Marea Saldarriaga (Presented in Spanish) | A fun, interactive workshop where children and families explore nature, kindness and caring for the planet through storytelling and a hands-on creative activity. For children ages 3–9. Adult participation encouraged. Click here to learn more and register. 11:00am-1:00pm Pura Vida Brunch at The Bay with Alejandra Koss (Performed in Spanish) Enjoy a soulful blend of Latin pop, boleros, flamenco fusion, jazz, reggae, and timeless classics. DAY #2 | Sun, Sept 27 Unidos | Growing Stronger Together Start Sunday with a full morning of movement, mindfulness, music, coffee and food — celebrating Latino culture, wellness and connection at The Bay. Presented by UnidosNow. No registration required. Just show up and join in the fun! Schedule of Events 6:30am–7:45am Meet Up, Warm Up, and 5K Bridge Run/Walk | Join the powerful 200-member Latinas Wellness Club for a warm up followed by a 5K run/walk across the Ringling Bridge. Run/ walk begins around 7:00am. 7:30am-12:00pm Coffee & Food | Enjoy Colombian coffee from 85 Drips, delicious food from Chatarra and Taco Fusion, plus breakfast favorites from The Nest Café. 9:00am-10:00am Recover & Reconnect | Reconnect with your wisdom, vitality, and purpose with a Blending Somatic Dance session led by Colombian movement educator Adri Coronado 9:00am-10:00am Fun for the Little Ones | Fun, interactive games and activities provided by Figuritas Entertainment 9:00am–11:00am Live Music | Enjoy the rhythms and sounds of Mateo Music Radio Duo. 11:00am–1:00pm Brunch Beats | Relax and enjoy Colombian percussionist and community leader Juan Bongoe, spinning tracks for a laid-back brunch vibe. Click here to see the full lineup of Hispanic Heritage Month events at The Bay