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Kwanzaa Celebration Free Community Day with Penn Museum

December 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Celebrate Kwanzaa with the whole family through captivating performances from Karen Smith Drumming and violinist Owen Valentine, hands-on workshops exploring Kwanzaa principles like unity and creativity, and engaging traditions including storytelling, music, and dance. The celebration features a marketplace with local artisans, handmade Zawadi gifts for all, and honors African heritage and community. Presented in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Center for Africana Studies.

Get tickets here. This is a free event, and registration is encouraged.

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Venue

  • Penn Museum
  • 3260 South St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States