Celebrate Kwanzaa at LICM

Tue Dec 30, 2025
1:00pm to 3:00pm ET
Age: 5+
Price: Free with museum admission ($18)
Location:
Long Island Children's Museum
516-224-5800
11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY, 11530
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During Kwanzaa, many African-American families get together to give thanks and enjoy the blessings of family. Join the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at the Long Island Children's Museum to learn about the rich traditions and meaning behind Kwanzaa while you create festive symbols of this holiday.

Learn about a mkeka, the traditional woven straw mat used on the table during Kwanzaa and an ear of corn, which is placed on the mkeka for each child in the house.

Be sure to check out their Snowflake Sock Skating rink and the Saltwater Stories: We Need the Sea & the Sea Needs Me permanent exhibit.while you're visiting!

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.