15th Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration | Kids Out and About Ft. Worth

15th Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration


*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 12/31/2024
Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration! Join us for festive events filled with joy, unity, and culture. Come together with friends and family to honor African heritage and celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Enjoy music, speakers, performances, storytelling and more. Don't miss out on this special occasion to connect with your community and celebrate the richness of our culture. See you there!

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KWANZAA is a African American cultural celebration that is observed each year from December 26-January 1. Events are free, family friendly and include candle lighting ceremony. Plus most events will be streamed live on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thedockbookshop

 

PRE-KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS

 

  • Sat. Dec 07 - Kwanzaa Gift Pouches, 1:00-1:45p Fort Worth Public Library - RISE, 8201 Calmont Ave., Fort Worth 76116
  • Thu. Dec.19 - Pre-Kwanzaa Business Mixer6:30-9p at National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum 

 

KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS

Day 1 - THURSDAY, DEC. 26 - UMOJA (UNITY) - 

  • Shop The Dock 1-9p
  • TBA Live presents Unity "Umoja" Art and Music Experience, 6:30-9p at The Dock

Day 2 - FRIDAY, DEC. 27 - KUJICHAGULIA (SELF-DETERMINATION)

  • Shop The Dock: 11a-5p
  • Kwanzaa Celebration, 6:30-9p at New Mount Rose MBC, Pastor Kyev Tatum. 2864 Mississippi Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Day 3 - SATURDAY, DEC. 28 - UJIMA (COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY)

  • Shop The Dock: 11a-6p
  • Kwanzaa Community Celebration, 12-3p hosted by The Dock Bookshop at The Dock. Family Story Time, Authors and more 
  • Kwanzaa Celebration, 6-9p at NOI MM #52, ?

Day 4 - SUNDAY, DEC. 29 - UJAMAA (COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS)

  • Shop The Dock: 1-5p
  • Kwanzaa Celebration, 6p Greater St. Stephen First Church, Pastor Bell. 3728 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76105

Day 5 - MONDAY, DEC. 30 - NIA (PURPOSE)

  • Shop The Dock: 1-9p
  • Kwanzaa Celebration, 6:30-8p hosted by MBK/MSK at The Dock

Day 6 - TUESDAY, DEC. 31 - KUUMBA (CREATIVITY)

  • Shop The Dock: 1-10p
  • Kwanzaa Program, 5-7p at The Dock
  • New Year's Eve Open Mic, 7:30p hosted by Mike Guinn Entertainment at The Dock 

Day 7 - WEDNESDAY JAN. 1 - IMANI (FAITH)

  • Store Closed
  • Rest, Reflect & Prepare for the New Year
  • Host your own Karamu Feast with family & friends

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Organization:

The Dock Bookshop

Location:

6637 Meadowbrook Drive
Fort Worth, TX, 76112
United States

Phone:

817.457.5700
Contact name: 
Information
The event has already taken place on this date: 
12/31/2024
Time: 
varies
Price: 
Free

Ages

All Ages Adults & kids together