Kwanzaa Celebration Day 1: Umoja

Syracuse Community Connections 401 South Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 6 to 8 p.m. Day 1 Umoja: Unity will be celebrated.

Talk to a Lawyer

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Need help with legal problems? Volunteer lawyers will answer questions on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive early and sign in as space is limited. For adults. Meetings in the CNY Meeting Room, Level 3.

Science Fun for Families

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Bring the family and join us as library staff guide you through fun science and technology experiments. There will be a unique and different experiment in every class. Call (315) 435-3395 or visit the library to register. For teens and adults. Meets in the auditorium.

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 2: Kujichagulia

Cafe Sankofa 2323 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 6 to 8 p.m. Day 2 Kujichagulia: Self-Determination will be celebrated.

West African Dance with Biboti

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Explore the choreography and culture of West African Dance with professional artist and choreographer, Biboti Ouikahilo, founder of Wacheva Dance Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Intended for teens and adults. Meets in the auditorium.

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 3: Ujima

Westside Initiative 350 W Fayette St, Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 6 to 8 p.m. Day 3 Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility will be celebrated.

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Get a head start on celebrating the New Year at Betts Branch Library. We’re counting down to noon, with snacks, face painting and other fun activities. It’s a perfect way for children to celebrate the New Year.

Family Movie Matinee

Beauchamp Branch Library 2111 S. Salina St., Syracuse , NY, United States

"The Incredibles 2" will screen at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29.

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 4: Ujamaa

Dunbar Center 1453 S. State St. , Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 6 p.m. Day 4 Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics will be celebrated.

Kwanzaa Celebration Day 5: Nia

People’s AME Zion Church 2306 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY, United States

Kwanzaa Collective by Cafe Sankofa will sponsor a celebration to uplift the community. From 3 to 5 p.m. Day 5 Nia: Purpose will be celebrated.