Juneteenth is an opportunity for everyone to come together to learn and celebrate with one another. See below for what events are taking place in your local communities.

Juneteenth Spoken Word Open Mic (June 19, 7:00 – 8:00pm EDT): Share your own original work or support artists during this online celebration of Juneteenth.

Freedom Day! Juneteenth 2025 International Art Exhibition (June 19, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EDT): Three artists – Indra Persad Milowe, Mario Fontenla, and Hubert Jackson – commemorate Juneteenth by presenting meaningful and colorful artwork that will stir souls, promote dialogue, and stand as an enduring testament to the human capacity for resilience, hope, and the unending pursuit of a better world.

Legacy of Liberation: Celebrating the Juneteenth X Kwanzaa Connection (June 19, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST): Dive into the rich history and significance of Juneteenth and Kwanzaa through interactive workshops, performances, and discussions.

Understanding Juneteenth: An Online Presentation 2025 (June 19, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm PST): An online presentation of the documentary “Understanding Juneteenth” by Melaneyes Media, with discussion of Emancipation Day as a holiday and how it has been celebrated throughout the years here in America.

“The Origins and Legacy of Juneteenth” with Dr. Terry Anne Scott (June 18, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm PST): Join Institute for Common Power Director Dr. Terry Anne Scott as she examines the history of Juneteenth and discusses its legacy.

Virtual Gel Plate Printing Workshop: In Slavery's Wake (June 21, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST): Join printmaker Pantera Saint-Montaigne and a museum specialist on this artistic journey to explore NMAAHC’s exhibition “In Slavery’s Wake.”

Virtual Juneteenth Trivia: Dive into the rich history and cultural contributions of the African-American community by competing with questions across customizable categories such as legendary leaders, historic milestones, movies, music, and more.

Your guide to Juneteenth events in Charlotte: A guide on Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte, featuring exhibits, performances, festivals, and other outdoor activities.

University City Juneteenth Art Fest (June 19, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm): Celebrate Juneteenth with local artists showcasing their work, live music performances, dancers, vendors, and free interactive painting activities for all ages.

Juneteenth at the Gantt (June 19, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm): The Harvey P. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture hosts a family friendly day of exploration, conversation, and creative expression.

Historic Rosedale's Annual Juneteenth Celebration (June 21, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm): The celebration will feature the Drums 4 Life Drum Circle, as well as a host of activities throughout the grounds such as rain stick making, quilt making for children, blacksmith demonstrations, tours of the 1815 building, and a quilt exhibit by African American crafters on exhibit in the cellar.

How to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago: A guide on Juneteenth celebrations in Chicago, featuring exhibits, performances, festivals, and other outdoor activities.

Juneteenth Events (City of Chicago): Juneteenth Events by the Cultural Affairs and Special Events department of the City of Chicago.

Juneteenth Houston: A guide on Juneteenth celebrations in Houston, featuring exhibits, performances, festivals, and other outdoor activities.

Children's Museum Houston (June 19, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm): This museum will be honoring Juneteenth with drumming, storytelling, dramatization and interactive activities.

Celebrate Juneteenth in Houston: Another great guide on Juneteenth celebrations in Houston. Events include festivals, museum presentations and receptions, a living history encampment, live performances, and outdoor activities such as walk/run races.

Emancipation Park Conservancy Presents: A Voice Within (June 17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm): A new song cycle by HGO Composer-in-Residence Joel Thompson and librettist and Houston poet laureate emeritus Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton. A Voice Within is a musical production featuring songs that tell stories of Black Houstonians, based on interviews with longtime city residents.

Emancipation Park Conservancy Presents: Juneteenth Family Fun Day (June 19, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm): This family-focused event features a small vendor market, food trucks, live music, art, and a variety of different performances and exhibitions. The pool and splashpads will also be open during this event.

Celebrate Juneteenth in Los Angeles: A guide on Juneteenth celebrations in Los Angeles, featuring exhibits, performances, festivals, and other outdoor activities. 

Juneteenth Programs (June 19 – 21): The California African American Museum will feature special exhibitions and family activities to celebrate Juneteenth.

Culver City Juneteenth Celebration 2025 (June 21, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm): Free, family-friendly event will be a day of reflection, education, and celebration. Features live music, food, vendors, community resources, and free parking.

Juneteenth Celebration and Concert in Manhattan Beach (June 22, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm): A vibrant day filled with live music, local Black-owned businesses, interactive art, and family-friendly activities.

“Freedom, Wealth, & Legacy” — A Juneteenth Celebration (June 19, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm): Join for an evening of networking, education, and empowerment as we celebrate Juneteenth while addressing the Black homeownership gap and building a legacy of wealth.

City of West Hollywood Juneteenth Celebration (June 21, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm): Free celebratory event featuring small business vendor booths, panel discussion, live music, food trucks, and other live entertainment.

Juneteenth Celebration at the Aquarium of the Pacific (Long Beach, CA) (June 19, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm): Discover the traditions of this annual celebration through music, storytelling, and more.

A Guide to this Year’s Best Juneteenth Events 2025: TimeOut has compiled an expansive list of events from musical performances to comedy shows that will take place across NYC to commemorate Juneteenth. 

Juneteenth Celebration with Harlem Grown (June 21, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm): Harlem Grown’s Juneteenth Celebration is a farm party to honor Blackness and its cultural roots in Harlem. Come celebrate Juneteenth for family-friendly activities. This event will commemorate this day while we educate, empower, and elevate our community.

We Outside: A Brooklyn Juneteenth, Vol III (June 21, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm): 651 ARTS' Juneteenth Celebration is an annual commemoration of African American liberation, resilience, and self-determination featuring performances and community engagement activities that honor the brilliance and vitality of Black culture. Vibe to live music, dance, spoken word, and so much more as we celebrate freedom through individual expression.

Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth (June 19, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm): The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative presents the fifth annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, a free outdoor event centered around Black artistry and community. The event will feature an all-Black Broadway cast performing Broadway musical numbers.

East Palo Alto Juneteenth Festival (June 21, 11:30 am – 7:00 pm): Join the City of East Palo Alto and Live in Peace in celebrating Juneteenth! Come join for food, music, community, culture, and more!

Juneteenth Celebration at The Alexandria San Carlos (June 18, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm): Juneteenth celebration held at the Alexandria San Carlos, with a live performance by Tony Irie blending global Black musical traditions to celebrate Black joy and togetherness. Featuring drinks and happy hour bites.

Juneteenth Community Celebration, hosted at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose (June 19, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm): Juneteenth celebration to feature drumming workshops and a “make your own percussion instrument” activity for kids.

Juneteenth Celebration Hike, at Coyote Hills Regional Park (Fremont, CA) (June 19, 10:00 am – 11:30 am): Join naturalists for a short walk in the marsh to commemorate the contributions and accomplishments of Black individuals throughout history, particularly in the realms of science, conservation, and art. All ages welcome, but parent participation required.

Celebrate Juneteenth at Movies on the Square (Redwood City, CA) (June 19, 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm): Experience the transformative power of courageous narratives on June 19 with a special evening featuring BraveMaker’s spotlight on Black independent filmmakers, followed by the inspiring feature film, Bob Marley: One Love.

2025 Utah Juneteenth Festival: A guide on Juneteenth celebrations in Salt Lake City, Utah, featuring exhibits, performances, and the 36th annual Utah Juneteenth Festival.

Juneteenth Healing & Reconciliation Vigil (June 28, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm): This gathering welcomes all to join in commemorating Juneteenth by gathering to acknowledge ancestral legacy and look toward healing and progress.

Millcreek’s 4^th Annual Juneteenth Celebration (June 18, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm): This family-friendly event features several exciting performances, the Juneteenth Market, and a Kidz Zone.

Celebrate Juneteenth the San Francisco Way: A guide on Juneteenth celebrations in San Francisco, featuring exhibits, performances, festivals, and other outdoor activities.

San Francisco Black Film Festival (June 19 – 22): A festival celebrating African American cinema and showcasing films representing the diversity in the African diaspora.

San Francisco Juneteenth Parade and Festival (June 22, 11:00 am): Join a flagship parade in the heart of the city that engages, inspires, and highlights unifying Black vibrancy, beginning on Market and Spear, proceeding west along Market to 8th Street.

Celebrate Juneteenth in Washington, DC: A guide on Juneteenth celebrations in Washington, DC featuring exhibits, performances, festivals, and other outdoor activities.

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations (June 17 – 22): The National Theatre hosts the Broadway hit, Ain’t Too Proud, which tells the backstory of The Temptations.

Washingtonian Juneteenth Celebrations Around the DC Area: Guide on Juneteenth celebrations throughout the DMV, including family-friendly events, concerts, block parties, and book fests.

Anacostia Community Museum Juneteenth Celebration (June 19, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm): Join ACM in this free, all-day event featuring an urban gardening workshop, live performances, community art, and food trucks.