To commemorate the history and celebrate the federal holiday, several events are happening across the Valley in honor of ‘Juneteenth.’
Here’s a list of free celebrations to check out with the family!
- JUNETEENTH FAMILY DAY | CITY OF GOODYEAR
- What to expect: There will be indoor and outdoor festivities. The event is said to have live performances, educational speeches, interactive activities, workshops, local food, and business vendors.
- When: Thursday, June 19, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m,
- Where: Goodyear Recreation Campus [420 Estrella Pkwy.]
- Cost: free admission.
- JUNETEENTH 2025 | CITY OF TEMPE
- What to expect: The 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration by the city of Tempe takes place this month at the Tempe History Museum. The event is said to have performances, vendors, hands-on activities, a video game trailer, police and fire vehicles, and more.
- When: Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Tempe History Museum, 809 E Southern Avenue, in Tempe.
- Cost: Free, family-friendly event.
- A TIME FOR HEALING, A TIME FOR CHANGE, A TIME FOR THEATER
- What to expect: Enjoy an evening of live theater, the show is presented by New Carpa Theater Co.
- When: June 20 at 7:30 p.m. and June 21 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: ASU Kerr [6110 North Scottsdale Road] in Scottsdale
- Cost: General Admission $27+ fees, ‘ASU students and all students 12 and older’ is $11, and Kids 12 and under receive free admission.
- JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY
- What to expect: immersive experiences, black-owned food vendors, community art installation, and more.
- When: Saturday, June 14, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Where: Centerpoint Plaza [660 S Mill Ave] in Tempe
- Cost: Free admission.
- CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH: WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT WAS, WHAT IT SHALL BE
- What to expect: The event is said to feature storytelling, performances, and two genealogy workshops.
- When: Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Arizona Heritage Center [1300 North College Ave] in Tempe
- Cost: Free admission, an RSVP is encouraged- you can register here.
- JUNETEENTH PAPER FREEDOM QUILT
- What to expect: “In this Juneteenth program, we will design paper quilt squares to be combined into a collaborative quilt display inspired by historical quilt patterns and their meanings. Quilts have long been a part of African American history, used to tell stories, preserve traditions, and symbolize freedom,” read the event’s description on the library’s website.
- When: Wednesday, June 18, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Tempe Public Library [Teen Center, Storytime Room] 3500 South Rural Road
- Cost: Free admission.
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MISS JUNETEENTH ARIZONA
- When: Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m.
- Where: Chandler Center for the Arts [250 N. Arizona Ave.]
- Cost: This is a paid ticketed event.
- CULTURE MUSIC IN THE PARK
- What to expect: live music by Vaughn Willis & Ear Candy, food vendors, booths from nonprofits and city departments, experience an interactive art and storytelling project, and more.
- When: Saturday, June 14, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park [3 S. Arizona Ave.] in Chandler
- Cost: free admission.
- JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION| WEST ALLEY BBQ & SMOKEHOUSE
- What to expect: “Our Juneteenth Celebration will highlight the themes of inclusion, unity, diversity, and above all, the amazing customers who have supported us over the past 7 years. We’ll be bringing the community together with live music, giveaways, tastings, food & drink specials,” read a statement sent to ABC15 from West Alley BBQ.
- When: Wednesday, June 19, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: 111 W Boston St in Chandler
- 2025 George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival
- You can expect live music, vendors, exhibits, storytelling, dancing, and more!
- Cost: Free admission, and the event is open to all. Registration is encouraged at carveraz.org/register.
- When: June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Starting at 10 a.m., there will be free children’s dental screenings by Delta Dental and a blood drive by the Red Cross.
- Where: George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 415 E Grant Street, in Phoenix.
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