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Holidays 2026–27

Kwanzaa events for kids in NYC

Celebrations of the seven principles, Dec 26 to Jan 1, with music, dance and crafts.

All Kwanzaa events

3 events, sorted by date

  1. SatDec26
    Upstate day trip· Price on website

    Kwanzaa Celebration at Beczak (Yonkers)

    Sat, Dec 26 · 2pm–4pm

    Beczak Environmental Education Center, 35 Alexander St, Yonkers (about 30 min drive)

    All ages

    An afternoon Kwanzaa gathering by the Hudson River with music, food and a friendly community feel for families.

    Event details
  2. Photo: brooklynkids.org
    FromDec26
    Brooklyn· Price on website

    Kwanzaa Celebration at Brooklyn Children's Museum

    Sat–Wed, Dec 26–30 · 10am–5pm

    Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave, Crown Heights

    All ages

    NYC's biggest Kwanzaa festival returns for a 19th year with daily candle lightings, drumming, dance and art workshops.

    Event details
  3. SatDec26
    Staten Island· Price on website

    Kwanzaa: Unity in the Community (Staten Island)

    Sat, Dec 26 · 6:30pm–10:30pm

    Central Family Life Center, 59 Wright St, Stapleton

    All ages

    A community Kwanzaa night with African drumming, dance, candle lighting, a small marketplace and a shared Karamu feast.

    Event details
Coming back, 2026 dates not posted yet (9)

These happen most years. We add them above as soon as the organizer confirms dates.

We check dates, times and prices on each organizer’s own site, but plans change: confirm before you go. New events are added as they’re announced.