Nairobi Fashion Week: October showcase of East African designers, contemporary trends, and cultural fashion expressions.
Nairobi International Book Fair: September celebration of literature, author meetings, and literary culture with publishers, authors, and readers.
Kenya Music Festival: July-August showcasing traditional and contemporary Kenyan music, dance, and performing arts.
National Holidays: January 1 (New Year), April 10 (Good Friday varies), May 1 (Labour Day), June 1 (Madaraka Day), October 20 (Kenyatta Day), December 25 (Christmas). These affect shop hours and attraction availability.