Did you know that the Dallas-Fort Worth area has one of the largest Nigerian American populations in the United States? Learn more at this celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day featuring cultural programs honoring the West African country and its history. Taste and purchase traditional food, watch a fashion show, and enjoy dance and trivia contests. There will be a kids zone with face painting and other activities.
Oct. 24 from noon to 7 p.m. at Lofty Spaces, 816 Montgomery St., Dallas. Free in advance online; $5 at the event. eventbrite.com (search “Nigerian Day Festival”).
