

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black History Month Celebration: A Day of Living History 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Black History Month Celebration: A Day of Living History
Join us for a meaningful afternoon honoring Black history through culture, education, music, and community connection. This free event brings together engaging performances, local resources, family activities, and opportunities to reflect and celebrate.

? Saturday, February 21, 2026
⏰ 2 PM – 4 PM
? Fairmont Community Center
525 Barry Ave., Lockport

✨ EVENT SCHEDULE

2:00–2:15 PM | Event Opening (Gymnasium)
• Welcome Remarks
• The Black National Anthem
• Blessing of the Meal

2:00–4:00 PM | Ongoing Activities
• Lunch Service (Soul food catered by For the Love of Soul)
• Vendors &amp; Community Resources (Hallway)

2:00–4:00 PM | Kids Activities (Silver &amp; Gold Club Room)
Crafts, face painting, coloring, and more

2:15–3:00 PM | African Cultural Entertainment (Gymnasium)
Performances, music, and storytelling celebrating African traditions

3:00 PM | Children’s Book Reading (Silver &amp; Gold Club Room)
Author Darnell Weathersby shares Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: The Adventures of Donald the Knight

3:00–3:15 PM | Presentation (Gymnasium)
Preserving Black History; Protecting Black Places
Presented by Dr. Tennille Allen, Lewis University

3:15–4:00 PM | Diana Ross Reenactor Experience (Gymnasium)
Enjoy song covers, audience engagement, and photo opportunities

3:30 PM | Scavenger Hunt
Designed by Carolyn Adams — fun and interactive for all ages

?️ Lunch Tickets
$10 online at LockportPark.org or $15 onsite (while supplies last)

Celebrate history, honor legacy, and uplift community at this special Black History Month event. All are welcome!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lockport/black-history-month-celebration-a-day-of-living-history/200029304706123
- **Event Categories**: black-history-month, art, kids, fine-arts, literary-art, trips-adventures, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/LPD/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM5MjE1Njc%3D&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=lockport-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lockport
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Fairmont City Community Center
- **lat**: 41.55835207002
- **long**: -88.058953954079
- **full address**: Fairmont City Community Center, 525 Barry Ave, Lockport, IL 60441-5123, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Lockport Township Park District (https://allevents.in/org/lockport-township-park-district/4928737)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fairmont City Community Center, 525 Barry Ave, Lockport, IL 60441-5123, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lockport Township Park District
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** black-history-month, art, kids, fine-arts, literary-art, trips-adventures, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Black History Month Celebration: A Day of Living History  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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