Date: Sunday, Sep 20
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: SouthEast Raleigh YMCA, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
Come experience culture and connection including African dance, music performances, West African drummers, vendors, games, food, photo booths, and more.. Learn ...
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“Bring a picnic blanket to sit on the grass while the kids watch the drummers.”
Mama Afrika Festival is a free community celebration of African culture featuring live music, traditional dance, West African drumming, and local vendors. Held at the SouthEast Raleigh YMCA, this outdoor event connects families through art, food, and interactive games. If you are planning to attend, the festival runs from noon to 5:00 pm on Sunday, making it easy to fit between morning plans and bedtime routines. Admission is free, but you will want to bring pocket money for the food trucks and local craft vendors. The YMCA location offers accessible parking, flat paved areas stroller-friendly for toddlers, and open grassy spaces where children can dance to the drum beats. This gathering is an excellent Sunday outing because it combines active outdoor movement for the kids with rich cultural education. It is a relaxed, welcoming environment where your children can try new foods and hear new rhythms without the pressure of a formal performance venue.
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Mama Afrika Festival runs Sunday, Sep 20, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
SouthEast Raleigh YMCA is at 1436 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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