Celebrate Juneteenth with these family-friendly events in Los Angeles.
Runway’s Juneteenth Celebration
10:00am – 2:00pm Sat, Jun 15 | RUNWAY Playa Vista
Runway’s annual Juneteenth event is a day of amazing vendors, live music performances, artists and more.
10:30am – 3:00pm Sat, Jun 15 | California African American Museum
Join CAAM us as they celebrate Juneteenth with a full day of wellness and family activities, including yoga, an all-ages sound bath, Tochi Tales Juneteenth Storytelling and Zine Workshop.
Black in Mayberry Juneteenth Festival
More info12:00pm – 6:00pm Sat, Jun 15 | Victoria Community Regional Park
Join Black in Mayberry, a nonprofit organization that combats racism through the arts this Juneteenth in El Segundo for a celebration of freedom with live music and performances in the park, along with a number of fun activities for the whole family.
Juneteenth Celebration and NAACP 3rd Annual Roller Jam
4:00pm – 9:00pm Sat, Jun 15 | Pasadena City Hall
Join the city of Pasadena in celebrating Juneteenth with free, family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, and community resources. Roller skate rentals and food available for purchase.
Juneteenth Celebration at Melrose Trading Post
More info10:30am Sun, Jun 16 | Melrose Trading Post
Join Greenway Arts and the Mid City West Neighborhood Council at the Melrose Trading Post for a community celebration of Black Freedom, Resilience and Joy. Spend the day at MTP and enjoy a beautiful celebration of Black musicians, poets, authors, artists, dancers, creative small business owners and community organizations to shine, celebrate, and heal together.
4:00pm – 5:00pm Tue, Jun 18 | Compton Library
Join the LA County Library in recognition of Juneteenth as they celebrate with a Juneteenth family storytime and musical art activity. Design your own instrument and join in the library musical parade. For Ages 5 – 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Juneteenth is a holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, that remembers the day in 1865 when word came to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free — two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids.
Juneteenth Celebration at the Aquarium of the Pacific
More info1:00pm – 2:00pm Wed, Jun 19 | Aquarium of the Pacific
Learn about the history of this holiday and its significance to the African American community and beyond. Discover the traditions of this annual celebration through music, storytelling, and more. The Juneteenth Celebration will also be live streamed on the Aquarium’s YouTube page.
4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair
More info4:00pm – 8:00pm Fri, Jun 21 | Victoria Community Regional Park
Los Angeles County Board Supervisor, Holly J. Mitchell, representing the Second District, hosts her 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair. The free event will be emceed by actor and director, William Allen Young and feature County and community resources, empowering discussions, captivating performances, and engaging activities for attendees of all ages.
