Juneteenth Events

Join a guided tour of historic Stagville and hear stories of love, loss, labor and family about formerly enslaved peoples in the 1860s. Tours are first-come, first-served and will be[...]

Join at John Chavis Memorial Park for a historic Juneteenth celebration! Come together with family, friends and neighbors for a free day and evening of culture, entertainment and fun as[...]

Join Marbles Kids Museum in the Playway and Moore Square for Juneteenth, a FREE joyous celebration in freedom. Participate in all day play with local artists, story times, a vendor[...]

Celebrate Juneteenth by learning more about its history! Torrey Dixon will speak on the legal journey of Juneteenth. Born in the last capital of the Southern Confederacy (Danville, Va), Special[...]

Join neighbors, friends and families at Hargraves Community Center for an afternoon celebrating Black culture, history and community. Enjoy performances, speakers, food and activities commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people[...]

Hub RTP’s Juneteenth celebration returns June 19, 2026, for an evening that honors history, celebrates culture and brings the community together through music, art and education. Rooted in the significance[...]

Celebrate Juneteenth with Discover Durham and Eve Botanical Lounge honoring Durham's rich Black history through community, culture, music and thoughtfully crafted, family friendly mocktails. From 6-8 p.m., enjoy a special[...]

Gather to scent the power of ascension in honor of Juneteenth and Bright Black's ongoing journey toward collective liberation. In this guided scent storytelling workshop, you'll explore fragrances rooted in[...]

Head to Dorothea Dix Park for an afternoon of reflection and festivity honoring the abolition of slavery in the United States. This gathering brings the community together around live entertainment,[...]

Celebrate Black culture and community at Community Organizing for Racial Equity’s ninth annual festival at the Chatham County Fairgrounds. This family-friendly gathering highlights Black artists, vendors and entrepreneurs from across[...]

Turn up at "the Ultimate Day Party" at downtown Durham's CCB Plaza! Join a fun, educational and impactful evening featuring dancers, drummers and performances from local performers and national recording[...]

Join at Downtown Cary Park for a jubilant Juneteenth Celebration curated by Historian Darrell Stover! Experience the spirit of “freedom dance” as movement takes center stage, honoring expression, resilience and[...]