After the Independence Day celebrations, there’s a day off that you’ll surely want to make the most of. Here’s a list of everything you can do on September 16, 2026, in Mexico City!
September 16 Parade
Every September 16, a civic-military parade is held to mark the anniversary of the start of Mexico’s Independence. You can watch it from various vantage points. Just make sure to arrive early to get a good spot.
Celebrate the national holidays with traditional dishes, plenty of music, and corn taking center stage. This food festival offers all kinds of delicacies made with this ingredient, from classic esquites to bread—perfect for joining in the “Grito de Independencia” and treating your taste buds to Mexican snacks.
In addition to the food, the event features cultural activities and live musical performances, including a Guelaguetza show. Take advantage of the official holiday and take a stroll through San Miguel Topilejo to enjoy this great national celebration.
Travel across a giant MONOPOLY board in this large-scale, immersive game that combines the classic board game with physical challenges and escape rooms. During the game, players face various strategic challenges to move across the board and buy properties.
The interactive challenges include opening a safe at the bank or deciphering codes at the electric company. The activity requires skill and teamwork to solve puzzles and is designed for participants ages 9 and up.
The iconic Lightning McQueen is pulling into town to celebrate the 20th anniversary of *Cars*. Take advantage of the holiday and race over to snap a photo with him at this shopping center, located in southern Mexico City.
Patriotic Brunch
Get ready to watch the broadcast of the Civic-Military Parade at this restaurant, which offers one of the most beautiful views in the entire city, right across from the Diana Cazadora statue on Paseo de la Reforma.
Brunch will feature various food stations showcasing dishes from across Mexico, ranging from the northeast to the southeast, including the Bajío region and central Mexico. While you enjoy the feast, there will be live marimba music.
To reserve your spot, you can call 55 5228 1888 or send an email to reservaciones.diana@stregis.com
This production is directed by Dr. Emile Tuck, who infiltrates a psychiatric hospital by pretending to suffer from schizophrenia, with the goal of living among the patients and finding a cure. What begins as an experiment quickly spirals out of control, drawing the audience into an intense atmosphere of psychological terror.
Directed by and starring Rafael Perrín, this production blurs the lines between reality and fiction to maintain suspense from start to finish. Please note that the play requires some preparation: it is intended exclusively for those 13 and older and is not recommended for people with epilepsy.
Visit Aztlán Urban Park
The attractions and rides have different prices
Looking for things to do on September 16 in Mexico City? Take advantage of the day off to have fun at Aztlán. It features games and attractions for both adults and children. Be sure to ride the Ferris wheel, where you’ll see Chapultepec from above.
Take advantage of your day off and take the kids to burn off all their energy. Inflalandia is a trampoline park where fun is guaranteed. There are several locations in Mexico City that you can check out here; remember that this place is open 365 days a year.
Horror Festival at Six Flags
Once September 15th passes, the Halloween and Day of the Dead season begins. And Six Flags knows it! Starting September 3rd, you can enjoy their traditional horror festival.
This 2026 edition features two new attractions: “Jason Blood Reign” and “The Strangers No Escape,” which join “Dracula’s Castle,” “Rancho Masacre,” and the revamped “The Conjuring Universe” experience.
This experience adds to the list of things to do on September 16 in Mexico City. Mystika is a space for spiritual connection featuring various works by artist Pepe Soho. Each piece is inspired by natural sanctuaries, such as the monarch butterfly sanctuary. As you explore, you’ll notice your senses coming alive and being transformed.
Step into a complex with 45 themed rooms where you’ll face physical and mental challenges against the clock. Unlike a traditional escape room, here your team of two to five people navigates through different rooms to overcome tests of balance, logic, and quick thinking, with the goal of earning as many points as possible.
The game requires teamwork and strategy to conquer each space before the clock runs out. The activity is designed for all types of groups ages 7 and up, although children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult on their team.
