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Find a Juneteenth event in your community and celebrate with your family. Photo: iStock
The holiday Juneteenth commemorates and celebrates the day enslaved people in Texas finally received the news that they’d been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation. They heard this news on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the proclamation outlawing slavery was issued.
Juneteenth events in the Seattle area invite families to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth, a day meant to signify freedom from slavery and to lift up the African American community and its cultural traditions. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted; some require advance registration.
Juneteenth Community Celebration, Bellevue
Date and time: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The community is invited to come together to celebrate and support Black voices and businesses at Crossroads Park in Bellevue. Catch a performance by the Double Dutch Divas, interactive displays and musical entertainment going on all day onstage.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, Federal Way
Date and time: Saturday, June 13, 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
An all-day Juneteenth celebration is planned at the Federal Way Library with activities for all ages, including a resource fair, story time, music and dance performances and vendor market.
Eastside Honoring Juneteenth, Kirkland
Date and time: Saturday, June 13, noon–4 p.m.
This Eastside celebration in Kirkland features local entrepreneurs, educators, artists, community advocates, food and more at Juanita High School.
Juneteenth Celebration in Mountlake Terrace
Date and time: Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Join the community in honoring the African American emancipation at a Juneteenth celebration held at the Mountlake Terrace Library. There will be local vendors, free food, entertainment and music.
Kenmore Juneteenth Celebration
Date and time: Wednesday, June 17, 3–7 p.m.
Kenmore celebrates Juneteenth during its weekly Farmers Market at Town Square with speakers, art, music, crafts and more.
Yesler Juneteenth Celebration, Seattle
Date and time: Wednesday, June 17, 4–7 p.m.
Break bread with friends and neighbors at the Yesler Community Center, where a free dinner will be served to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.
Juneteenth Commemoration, Tacoma
Date and time: Thursday, June 18, 4–6 p.m.
Reflect on the significance of the Juneteenth holiday during an evening of performances by Black artists, musicians and dancers, including award-winning storyteller Eva Abram at the Washington State History Museum.
Atlantic Street Center’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Seattle
Date and time: Thursday, June 18, 5–8 p.m.
Support Black-owned small businesses and honor freedom and culture this Juneteenth. Atlantic Street Center’s 25th celebration held at Rainier Beach Community Center will feature vendors and community resources, as well as entertainment, family activities and food. Reserve tickets in advance.
Rainier Community Center's Juneteenth Concert in the Park
Date and time: Thursday, June 18, 6–8:30 p.m.
Spend an evening celebrating Juneteenth with a concert in the park located at Rainier Community Center. Bring your own blankets and chairs and enjoy free treats, giveaways and live music.
Washington State Parks Free Day
Date: Friday, June 19
Enjoy a fee-free day in one of Washington’s amazing state parks, perhaps considering how freedom is fundamental to our human existence.
Juneteenth 2026, Lynnwood
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Head to Cedar Valley Community School for music, games, food truck eats and resource fair at this Lynnwood event commemorating Juneteenth.
Renton's Juneteenth Celebration
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Pop into a special Juneteenth pop-up market during Renton’s FIFA watch party at the newly opened Legacy Square. Support small businesses while celebrating Black excellence.
Celebrate Juneteenth at NAAM, Seattle
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Join Seattle’s Northwest African American Museum for a Juneteenth celebration featuring a family skate party at Judkins Park, Living Voices performances, a FIFA World Cup watch party, free museum admission and lots of family fun.
Tukwila Juneteenth Commemoration
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
The City of Tukwila holds its sixth annual commemoration of Juneteenth with musical and dance performances, speakers and free food to the first 150 guests at the Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village.
Freedom & Futbol: A Juneteenth Celebration, Seattle
Date and time: Friday–Saturday, June 19–20
Take part in one or both days of a Central District Juneteenth celebration hosted by Arte Noir. Friday features a World Cup watch party, youth soccer activities, music and food. Support local Black businesses on Saturday during the annual Juneteenth pop-up market in Midtown Square Plaza.
Juneteenth at the Beach, Edmonds
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Show up for story time, music, free food, performances, a screening of “John Lewis: Good Trouble” and more at Edmonds’ annual Festival of Freedom celebration held at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.
Juneteenth Celebration: A Road to Economic Freedom, Tacoma
Date and time: Friday, June 19, noon–6 p.m.
Bring the fam to Haub Family Field at Lemay Car Museum in Tacoma to enjoy musical performances, speakers and fun kids activities, while supporting the goal of economic growth within the BIPOC community. It’s the largest Juneteenth celebration in Washington state!
Summer of Soul: Juneteenth, Seattle
Date and time: Friday, June 19, noon–8 p.m.
Gather at Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle for a day of music, food, family activities and education honoring the resilience of the Black community.
Shoreline’s Juneteenth Celebration
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 2–6 p.m.
Support local Black businesses and enjoy live performances, music and other activities at Shoreline City Hall Plaza, where all are invited to join the City’s fourth Juneteenth celebration for the community.
Maple Valley Juneteenth Celebration
Date and time: Friday, June 19, 6–8 p.m.
Maple Valley’s Juneteenth celebration returns for a second year, so head to Lake Wilderness Park to be part of this event that also features food, music, special guests and activities for all ages.
Juneteenth Celebration in Kent
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Come hear jazz guitarist Michael Powers and enjoy cultural performances, live music, children’s activities and free soul food at this annual Kent event held at Morrill Meadows Park aimed at building community among African Americans in South King County.
Snohomish County Community Juneteenth Celebration, Lynnwood
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
The NAACP of Snohomish County invites the community to join a free Juneteenth celebration with food, dancing and fun at Martha Lake County Park.
Saturdays at SAM: Juneteenth Community Celebration, Seattle
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, noon–4 p.m.
The Seattle Art Museum celebrates Juneteenth with hands-on art, live performances, photo ops and free tickets to the museum from community partners.
Olympia Juneteenth Celebration Festival
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 1–5 p.m.
Bring the family to downtown Olympia’s Rebecca Howard Park for a Juneteenth Celebration Festival. Support Black-owned businesses while you enjoy live music, performances and activities for the whole family.
It Takes a Village Juneteenth Community Fest, Seattle
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 2–6 p.m.
It Takes a Village Juneteenth Festival celebrates the Black community, seeks to share resources and services, and aims to promote the health and power of those with the least access to it. Bring the whole fam to New Holly Gathering Hall and enjoy all-ages activities, food and live performances.
Juneteenth in Lakewood
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 3–5 p.m.
This year, Lakewood City Hall is where the community can come together and celebrate Juneteenth with singing, dancing, live music, poetry, and history.
Juneteenth Celebration at Les Gove Park
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hosted by Office of Equity, Engagement & Outreach and Auburn Farmers Market, support Black-owned businesses and enjoy live music and fun activities for the kids at Auburn’s Les Gove Park.
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2021 and most recently updated on June 12, 2025, by ParentMap’s calendar editor, Julie Dodobara. New Juneteenth events were added, and past events were updated for 2025.
