This in-person and virtual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the Community Folk Art Center or over Zoom. The event will feature performances by Adanfo Ensemble (African drum and dance), Dr. Joan Hillsman, vocalist Sonia Hudgins, poet Kayla Skipper and dancer Habibitou Traore.

The Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs will offer Holiday Hayrides from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at Burnet Park. The horse-drawn wagon rides through an illuminated Burnet Park will conclude with a visit with Santa. Rides are $2 per person. Online pre-registration is required and opens starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Syracuse.recdesk.com