After the patriotic celebrations, comes a day of rest that you will surely want to make the most of. So, here we tell you what to do on September 16 in CDMX.
1. September 16th Parade
Every September 16, the civic-military parade is held to celebrate the anniversary of the beginning of Mexico’s Independence. You can watch it from different points. Just make sure you get there early to get a good spot.
🕛 10:00 a.m.
🎟️ Public event
📍 From the capital’s Zócalo to Campo Marte
2. Tim Burton, the labyrinth
This is one of the places to visit on September 16 in CDMX. It is an experience in which you will be immersed in the world of Tim Burton. You will go through different rooms where you will see different emblematic characters from his films.
🕛 Various times starting at 9:00 a.m.
🎟️ Get your tickets here
📍 500 Constituyentes Avenue
3. Breakfast at Torre Latino
On September 16, the traditional civic parade takes place and at the Miralto restaurant (inside the Torre Latinoamericana) there will be a special breakfast. From the 41st floor you will be able to watch the aerial parade while eating something very tasty and very Mexican. Reservations are required.
🕛 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
🎟️ $669 per person
📍 41st floor of the Torre Latinoamericana
4. Mystika
This experience adds to the list of things to do this September 16 in CDMX. Mystika is a space for spiritual connection made up of different works by artist Pepe Soho. Each one is inspired by natural sanctuaries such as the monarch butterflies. On your tour you will perceive that your senses are activated and transformed.
🕛 Various times starting at 10:00 a.m.
🎟️ Your tickets here
📍 Torre Cuarzo at Paseo de la Reforma 26, Juárez
5. Visit Aztlán Urban Park
Looking for something to do on September 16 in CDMX? Take advantage of the day off to have fun at Aztlán. It has games and attractions for both adults and children. Don’t miss the Ferris wheel from where you will see Chapultepec from the heights.
🕛 12:00 to 20:00 hours
🎟️ Free admission, rides and games have different costs.
📍 Avenida de los Compositores S/N, second section of Chapultepec Park.
6. Gastronomic and corn fair
South of CDMX there are also plenty of activities you can do this September 16. One of them is the corn fair held in Milpa Alta. Here they will offer a lot of dishes such as tamales, cakes and atole. Of course, the delicious esquites will not fail. And because it’s chiles en nogada season, you’ll find several recipes to choose from.
🕛 To be defined
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Santa Ana Tlacotenco Civic Plaza
7. Inflalandia
Take advantage of the day off and take the little ones to jump and bounce. Inflalandia is a trampoline park with guaranteed fun. There are different branches in CDMX that you can check here; we remind you that this place is open 365 days a year.
🎟️Desde $289
8. Kataplum
This amusement park will also open on September 16, 2025. It is located on the roof of Parque Las Antenas and has both children’s and extreme games. If heights are your thing the place will delight you.
🕛 12:00 to 21:00 hrs.
🎟️ From $350 per person
📍 3278 Canal de Garay Avenue, La Esperanza
9. Festival of Terror at Six Flags
Once September 15 passes, the Halloween and Day of the Dead season begins and Six Flags knows it! Starting September 11, you will be able to enjoy its traditional horror festival. You will enter into terrifying experiences. There is also the Kids Boo Fest, a not-so-scary option ideal for the little ones.
🕛 10:00 a.m. to 00:00 a.m.
🎟️ $899 per person
📍 Picacho-Ajusco km 1.5, Jardines del Ajusco, Tlalpan
10. National Cinematheque
The three venues of the Cineteca Nacional will open this Tuesday, September 16. Through their official accounts they informed that they will operate regularly. We recommend you take a look at their listings on the venue’s official website.
🎟️ $70 per show
📍 Cineteca Nacional de las Artes (avenida Río Churubusco 79, Country Club Churubusco, Coyoacán), Cineteca Nacional Chapultepec (avenida Vasco de Quiroga 1401, colonia Santa Fe, alcaldía Álvaro Obregón) and Cineteca Nacional México (avenida México Coyoacán 389, Xoco, alcaldía Benito Juárez).
11. National Corn Fair
This September 16 is the last day to visit this gastronomic fair. You will enjoy different dishes made mainly with corn. There will be esquites, corn bread, prepared corn and much more.
🕛 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Las Maravillas Ecotourism Park (Carretera Federal a Cuernavaca km 37.5, alcaldía Tlalpan)