Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle:
Day 1. Umoja means unity.
Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination.
Day 3. Ujima means working together.
Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other.
Day 5. Nia means purpose.
Day 6. Kuumba means creativity.
Day 7. Imani means faith.
These are all free, family-friendly events.
Town of Carrboro’s Kwanzaa Celebration
The Town of Carrboro is hosting a Kwanzaa Celebration on December 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. It’s free to attend and includes live performances, traditional drumming, spoken word, community storytelling and vendors.
Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Kwanzaa Celebration
Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, at 4907 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Kwanzaa celebration on Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Come together to celebrate the Kwanzaa value of Ujima, the commitment to build and maintain the community together, and to solve the community’s problems together. A Karamu, the traditional Kwanzaa feast, follows the service.
Town of Cary’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
The Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary will take place at Cary Arts Center on December 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m. It features dancing, drumming, storytelling, visual arts and more.
Hayti Heritage Center Kwanzaa Celebration
Check back soon to see about Hayti Heritage Center’s Kwanzaa activities.
Kwanzaa Fest in Durham
African American Dance Ensemble’s 40th Annual Kwanzaa Fest will be held on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Doors open at 11 a.m. and performances start at 2 p.m.
It’s free to attend and features performances, a marketplace, food and more.
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