Celebrating Juneteenth in our Community!
Juneteenth is right around the corner, and we’re so excited to celebrate this historic day in our community. We’ve compiled a list of events happening in our area:
Community Healing-Arts Events w/ Creative Justice!
June 10th 12-2pm at Washington Hall
Washington Hall for a celebration of strength, self-expression, and connection. At this event, two workshops will be happening simultaneously: the Plant n’ Juice Workshop and the Dance to Heal Workshop. You get to choose the experience that resonates with you!
Register for the event today!
Juneteenth-Living It! Learning it! Loving it!
June 15th, 5:00pm via Zoom
The Flourish Collective is hosting a virtual event where you can learn all about Juneteenth and why every American should celebrate it!
Register for the Zoom event today!
June 16th 3:30 – 5PM at the Loyal Heights Community Center
This kid-friendly event offers Juneteenth themed craft projects, like bike decorating for a bike parade. As well as a Teen B-ball 3-Point Contest. With yummy popcorn and popsicles too!
Atlantic Street Center's 22nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
June 17th 11AM – 3PM at Rainier Beach Community Center
For the 22nd year, Atlantic Street Center is hosting a day honoring freedom at the Rainier Beach Community Center. Free to all attendees, there will be entertainment, Black-owned small businesses, community resources for families, food, lawn games, and more.
Register for the event today!
Mariner's African American Heritage Day
June 17th 1:10pm at T-Mobile Park
The Mariner’s will be honoring the African American community’s contributions to society and the game of baseball. $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle AND you can pick up a limited-edition Mariners-themed “42” T-shirt!
Get your tickets today!
Black Liberation Cookout
June 17th from 11am-3pm at Yes Farm (727 Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98104)
The Black Farmers Collective is celebrating Juneteenth and Pride with a Black Liberation Cookout. They will also have family-friendly activities, select vendors, and an opportunity to buy produce from Small Axe Farm! Bring blankets & camp chairs to hang out on their lawn and soak in the sun.
Learn more on their Instagram!
Community Juneteenth Celebration
June 17th from 10am-3pm at 241 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Seattle, WA 98144
Join Estelita’s Library for their annual book share, the unveiling of their van share, free food, and music!
REVIVAL: Juneteenth Pop-up Market
June 18th 12-5pm at Midtown Square
This Juneteenth, celebrate and support local Black-owned businesses in the heart of the Central District! Their markets feature representation from local artists, artisans, makers, vendors, and community organizations throughout Seattle area.
Juneteenth Songs of Black Folk 2023
June 18th 7pm at Paramount Theater
This is an event for the whole family. Visit them for a cultural experience that will last for a lifetime. This performance features elite African American artists, both local and national.
Get your tickets today!
Juneteenth 2023 Weekend Celebration | Northwest African American Museum
June 17th 10-8pm | Game Show & Youth Night at NAAM
June 18th 10-5pm | NAAM Film Festival at NAAM
June 19th 10-5pm | Juneteenth Skate Party Celebration at Judkins Park
Learn more about the event on their Facebook page!
Summer of Soul Juneteenth
June 19th 12-8pm at Jimi Hendrix Park
Join Africatown Community Land Trust as they commemorate the liberation of ancestors from chattel slavery and collectively envision and explore what future freedom can look like for us all through formatted virtual and in-person discussions and festival activations.
Learn more about the event on their website!
Abolition 101 Virtual Workshop
Join Creative Justice Executive Director Nikkita Oliver (they/them) for an Abolition 101 workshop on June 6 or on June 14th 6pm-7:30pm PST.
We’re looking forward to all of these amazing events that our community is hosting in honor of Juneteenth. Let us know if you make it out to any of the above events on Facebook, Instagram, or Linkedin!