Forward Justice and Spirithouse South are hosting 7 days of Kwanzaa celebrations. All of the events are family friendly and free, with refreshments provided.
Some events require pre-registration.
Umoja (Unity) – Pop Up Cinema Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Thursday, December 26, 2024
6 to 8 p.m.
USSW
2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Free (reserve tickets)
Kujichagulia (Self-determination) – Determined Manifestations
Friday, December 27, 2024
5 to 7 p.m.
Cocoa Cinnamon Lakewood
2013 Chapel Hill Rd Suite A, Durham, NC 27707
Free
Determine your intentions for the new year. Come with your goals and dreams for 2025. Materials, churros and hot chocolate are provided.
Ujima (Collective work and responsibility) – It Takes a Village
Saturday, December 28, 2024
3 to 5 p.m.
USSW
2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Free
Help build a Community Aid Closet to support those in need. It takes a village of helping hands to make this happen. They’re in need of canned goods, dry foods, personal hygiene items, diapers, etc. Can’t make it in person? No problem! Bring your donations to any of the Kwanzaa events, and they’ll make sure they’re collected and distributed.
Ujamaa (Cooperative economics) – Clothing, Book, & Art Supply Swap Host by DurmPAC & Union of Southern Service Workers
Sunday, December 29, 2024
3 to 5 p.m.
USSW
2634 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Free
An art supply, book, and clothing swap co-hosted by youth art collective Durham PAC and the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW). We encourage you to bring lightly used clothing, art supplies, and items to donate for the community aid closet. DurhamPAC will lead an arts and crafts table and a new art supply giveaway.
Nia (Purpose) – A Sankofa Ride into Durham’s Black History
Monday, December 30, 2024
4 to 6 p.m.
Chickenbone Park
N Mangum Street and W Parrish Street, Durham, North Carolina
Free (reserve tickets)
In partnership with WhistleStop Tours learn about Durham’s Black history! Enjoy a 90 minute bus ride that journeys through Durham’s renaissance of local Black businesses, vibrant downtown history, and educational monuments.
Kuumba (Creativity) – KWANZAA yearbook with Derrick Beasley
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
1 to 3 p.m.
Shadowbox Studio
2200 Dominion Street, Durham, NC 27704
Free (reserve tickets)
Experience a special Kwanzaa-themed Yearbook Photoshoot that will capture the creative essence of our vibrant spirit of community, culture, and unity! This is your chance to create lasting memories for the yearbook while experiencing the principle of Creativity.
Imani (Faith) – New Year ORACLES + Sound bath + Meditations
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shadowbox Studio
2200 Dominion Street, Durham, NC 27704
Start the year with intention and clarity! Join a grounding New Year, New Oracles experience — a journey of reflection, meditation, and sound bathing to help you set your energies right for 2025.
Learn about more Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle.
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More Kwanzaa Events
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