Kenan Center, Lockport

About Kenan Center

Kenan Center in Lockport, New York hosts arts, education, and recreation across a 25-acre campus established in 1967. Visitors attend live performances including concerts and theatrical productions at the Taylor Theater, participate in visual arts classes and exhibitions, and engage in sports and recreation programs for youth, adults, and seniors. The nearly 73,000-square-foot Kenan Civic Arena hosts expos, tournaments, festivals, craft fairs, and community celebrations. The campus also includes early childhood Montessori education, gardens, and the historic Kenan House with its gallery space. Offerings span theater, music, dance, visual arts, and wellness activities. Programs provide instruction in painting, drawing, pottery, and performing arts alongside athletic facilities and outdoor spaces. The center serves as a community hub where visitors explore creative interests, participate in competitions and classes, and attend public events throughout the year.