San Diego County celebrated Mexico's Independence Day with mariachi bands, crafts, food, dancing, and local arts, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month. Mayor McCann led "El Grito" in Chula Vista, while other areas hosted vibrant events.

Shaboozey headlined a free concert in San Francisco to celebrate Empire's 15th anniversary, receiving a Diamond Award and acclaim for the city's cultural revival.

The Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach will host the Treefall exhibition from September 19 to December 2025, showcasing eco-conscious art by five local artists through various mediums.

Natomas hosted a self-guided Public Art Crawl for residents to explore local art across Districts 1 and 3, promoting community engagement and creativity.

Joseph Macken, a truck driver from Queens, built a detailed scale model of NYC and its surrounding areas over 21 years, drawing viral attention and museum interest.

The Ultimate Elvis Contest in Garland, Texas, featuring tribute artists Cote Deonath and Moses Snow, is scheduled for January 23, 2026, at the Granville Arts Center.

A woman has turned her Manhattan apartment into a Titanic-themed space, including a "Water Room" and an "iceberg room," while keeping the changes renter-friendly and non-structural.

Fright Fest returns to Six Flags Over Texas with new haunted mazes, scare zones, and family-friendly daytime activities running from September 12th to November 2nd.

The National Medal of Honor Museum is ramping up activities with a full schedule of events including the premiere of the documentary "Valor and Victory," a talk by General Stanley McChrystal, and the inaugural Star Spangled Soirée gala.

Artist Adela Goldbard's installation of a 24.5-foot colonial Galleon made from Mexican reeds was set ablaze in Boston, symbolizing 300 years of history and provoking critical thinking.

The Center for Sacramento History hosts a talk by Beth Lew-Williams on forgotten Chinese American history based on her book, including a Q&A and book signing.

The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables is hosting its "Taste of the Caribbean" festival, celebrating Caribbean culture with food, music, dance, and educational sessions.

Tobacco Road is set to perform at Hickory's Sails Original Music Series, offering a free show of folk rock music blending southern soul and progressive blues on Friday at Union Square.