Kwanzaa Celebration at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Date: Friday, December 26
Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost: Free

Enjoy a day of culture, performance and tradition during one of the region’s biggest Kwanzaa celebrations. Celebrated at the Museum for more than 25 years, the free Kwanzaa Celebration is presented in partnership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Saint Louis Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter. This program is supported by The Dana Brown Endowed Fund for Education and Community Programs.

The celebration includes a full-day activation for all ages with live performances, workshops, art making, lounge spaces, take-home materials and a scavenger hunt through the galleries.

About the Kwanzaa Celebration

Our Kwanzaa 2026 theme is Ukwakheleana: Rooted in what we share.

Ukwakhelana is a Nguni word (found in languages like isiZulu and isiXhosa) that translates to “being neighborly,” “building together,” or fostering positive relationships within a community. Rooted in the philosophy of Ubuntu, it encompasses the spirit of mutual assistance, sharing, and living harmoniously with those around you. The theme is inspired by this African proverb: “A sister is both your mirror—and your opposite.”