The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 40th Kwanzaa Fest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 12 to 5:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances will start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, a drum circle, dance, music, poetry, food and more. In memory of Baba Chuck Davis, … [Read more...] about 40th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
Cultural
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
The Town of Cary, will host its annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 29, 2025, from 1:30 to 6 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Curated by Darrell Stover, Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy dance, drumming, storytelling and visual arts. … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
Hayti Kwanzaa Celebration Dec 26
The Annual Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa Celebration is back for 2025. It will take place on Friday, December 26, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Fayetteville Street, Durham. The celebration features intergenerational cultural programming, African dance and drumming, wellness activities, youth entrepreneurship, and the Ujamaa Marketplace. The suggested donation is … [Read more...] about Hayti Kwanzaa Celebration Dec 26
Lunar New Year
9th Annual Chocolatada de Luisito on Dec. 14: Free books, chocolate more!
Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano,and The Dominican Association of NC invite you to join them at the 9th Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito. It takes place Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh North Carolina. This is a free, bilingual, family, holiday storytime event. It … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Chocolatada de Luisito on Dec. 14: Free books, chocolate more!
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 6
30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 22 (held at NC Museum of Art)
North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the renovations at the NC Museum of History, it will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. This festival is an annual celebration of the rich diversity and … [Read more...] about 30th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration Nov. 22 (held at NC Museum of Art)
Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 7
The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the Annual Day of the Dead celebration on Friday, November 7, 2025. The event is in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and The Friends of COR Museum. The event takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. It features a children's Catrina altar by artist Lety Alvarez and her students. Look for … [Read more...] about Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 7
Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Day of the Dead celebration at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
Taste of China: Chinese Cuisine & Culture Festival is a celebration of Chinese culture, including authentic cuisine, traditional performances and cultural exhibits. It's co-hosted by the Town of Cary and the Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina. The festival takes place Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 321 S Academy Street … [Read more...] about Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
