Getting into the Holiday Spirit!

Kick off the holiday season at La Casita’s annual Fiesta de Navidad, Friday, December 4, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

There will be music and dance performances by the children and the all-student Raíces dance troupe from Syracuse University, and a special visit by Santa Claus and our beloved Reyes Magos!

Traditional Caribbean holiday food and refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to the public.

Shuttle transportation will be provided courtesy of the SU Student Government Association (SGA).

Come and celebrate with us!

Saturday Programs for Teens

La Casita is offering two new programs for youths ages 12 and up, on Saturdays from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Workshops include Dance & Choreography, Filmmaking and Animation, and M.O.V.E, a wellness program exploring movement and foods that nourish our bodies and make us feel our best.

We welcome teens to dive into these creative workshops, learn new skills, collaborate with peers, and bring their own ideas to life!

FREE and accessible to children, ages 12 and up.

Enrollment is still open, but spaces are filling up fast!

For details, please call or text La Casita at 315.807.3324.

Creative Arts for Adults

NEW this fall, La Casita is presenting The Story of Us, a creative writing program designed by women for women, to explore family narratives through the lens of motherhood.

Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

A new season of Art as Mindfulness workshops has already started, focusing on wellness and self-reflection through creative expression.

Thursdays from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

All programs are FREE. Enrollment is now open!

For details, please call or text La Casita at 315.807.3324.

Quinceañera Dreams Exhibition

Marking its 15th anniversary in 2026, La Casita presents Quinceañera Dreams, an exhibition that explores one of the most cherished traditions in Latino cultures: the quinceañera celebration. Through community-sourced photographs, video, oral histories, family memorabilia, stunning gowns, and multimedia installations, Quinceañera Dreams explores the history, beauty, and cultural significance of this coming-of-age tradition that connects generations of women.

Open to the public. Guided tours in English and Spanish by appointment.

Gallery Hours:

Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Exhibit on view through April 2027

To request accessibility accommodations, please email lacasita@syr.edu or call (315) 443-2151.