Juneteenth, a celebration of Black liberation, is observed every year on June 19th with celebrations all around the East Bay and beyond. There are many events that families can enjoy together. (White allies, here are 10 ideas for you.)
Juneteenth Events for Families – celebrate early
Oakland First Friday – Juneteenth
Friday, June 6, 5 – 9 pm on Telegraph Avenue between West Grand and 27th Streets
Join Oakland First Fridays as the community event observes Juneteenth. Be a part of the celebration of freedom and inclusion through expressions of art, music, and dance. Check out event details >
Juneteenth on the Waterfront
Saturday, June 7, 9 am – 2 pm at San Francisco Ferry Building
Celebrate local Black-owned businesses with a day of community and delicious food at the 5th annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront. Kids can participate in crafts and families can see a cooking demonstration. This free event takes place at the San Francisco Ferry Building; take the ferry from Oakland or Richmond for added fun. See the vendors and learn more >
Juneteenth Concert
Sunday, June 8, 1 pm – 2:30 pm at Golden Gate Park Music Concourse
The Golden Gate Band will perform in honor of Juneteenth. Enjoy a collection of music from contemporary and historical black composers. Learn more >
Pinole Juneteenth & Pride Celebration
Sunday, June 8, 12 pm – 3 pm at Fernandez Park
This community gathering in Pinole recognizes Juneteenth and LGBTQ Pride Month. There will be children’s activities, food trucks and music. Learn more >
Juneteenth Events for {510} Families – Juneteenth week
San Francisco Juneteenth Carnival
Saturday, June 14, 11 am – 6 pm in Fillmore District
Cross the bridge into San Francisco for a Juneteenth celebration. Families can enjoy food, rides, classic cars, fashion show and live performances at this free community event. Find more details >
Alameda Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 14, 12 pm – 4:30 pm at South Shore Center
This free community event is a good option for families. There will be live music, food, and a kids’ zone. See the details >
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival
Sunday, June 15, 11 am – 7 pm near Ashby BART Station
Berkeley hosts its 38th Annual Juneteenth gathering on Adeline and Alcatraz Streets. This large community event features a kids’ STEM activities, performances, vendors, and live music at the festival. Plus, admission is free. See festival details >
San Francisco Bayview Juneteenth
Sunday, June 15, 12 pm – 6 pm at Gilman Park
Head to Bayview neighborhood to celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day at a community festival filled with music, food, kids’ rides and car show. RSVP >
Children’s Fairyland Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday, June 19, 10 am – 5 pm at Children’s Fairyland
Pack up a picnic and spend the day celebrating freedom, resilience, and joy at Children’s Fairyland. Enjoy arts & crafts, games, live performances, and Juneteenth stories. Learn more >
Hella Juneteenth Festival
Thursday, June 19, 12 pm – 5 pm at OMCA
Hella Juneteenth Festival 2025, invites the community to come together in celebration of Black freedom, creativity, and legacy—through food, music, art, and collective joy. Enjoy live music across multiple stages, explore Futureproof, a tech-meets-art installation. Activities for families include lawn games, a Kids’ Zone, and line dancing, making this a joyful, all-ages celebration. Learn more >
Berkeley Library Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday, June 19, 2 pm – 4 pm at Berkeley Public Library – West Branch
Meet at the library for a Juneteenth event filled with games, crafts, music, and dancing. Read more >
Juneteenth Celebration Hike
Thursday, June 19, 10 am – 11:30 am at Coyote Hills Regional Park
Celebrate Black contributions and achievements throughout history and in the fields of science, conservation, and art during this all ages community hike. Designed for all ages/families and drop-in friendly. Learn more >
Juneteenth Celebration Walk
Thursday, June 19, 10 am – 1 pm at Thurgood Marshall Regional Park
Join a guided walk in the future Thurgood Marshall Regional Park: Home of the Port Chicago 50. Celebrate stories of Black history, civil rights, and the fight for freedom on this land. This 1.5-mile walk happens on a mostly paved path with views of Mount Diablo. For ages 10+. Register >
Annual Hayward Juneteenth Street Party
Saturday, June 21, 2 pm – 6 pm at Hayward Heritage Plaza
Join the fun at this street party. Look forward to blues music, tasty Black-owned food vendors, family fun, and powerful performances from the Black Cowboy Coalition, Leo Oliver & The Blues Knockouts, and the West Coast Caravan of Allstars. Read more >
Richmond Juneteenth Family Parade & Family Festival
Saturday, June 21, 10 am – 6 pm at Nicholl Park
Watch the Juneteenth Family Parade in Richmond at 10 am. The route begins near Booker T. Anderson Community Center and travels toward Nicholl Park. Stay at the park for community and cultural fun at the family festival, kicking off at 11:30 am. Learn more >
San Francisco Juneteenth Parade
Sunday, June 22, 11 am at Market & Spear Streets
Enjoy a parade and down Market Street and community festival in San Francisco’s Fulton Plaza. Reserve a spot >
Concord Juneteenth
Sunday, June 22, 12 pm – 5 pm at Todos Santos Plaza
Join the Juneteenth Celebration in Concord. This free event honors the past and rejoices at the future. Enjoy delicious food, kids’ activities, musical entertainment and vendors. Learn more >
Want more ideas? Visit our event calendar for other happenings in June.
Juneteenth Weekend Events for {510} Families – worth the drive?
There are so many celebrations. We’ve listed just a few more that might be worth a trip depending on where your weekend takes you.
Mill Valley Freedom Festival
Saturday, June 14, 11 am – 3 pm at Tamalpais High School
Take part in African American Independence Day with live music, food, and activities for all ages. Learn more >
Juneteenth in the Street Festival, San Jose
Saturday, June 14, noon – 7 pm in San Jose
San Jose’s Juneteenth community festival is one of the area’s longest-running celebrations of the holiday. Enjoy the creativity of African American artists, entertainers, and entrepreneurs on full display through music, food, and art. Learn more >
Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration, Antioch
Thursday, June 19, 4 pm – 7 pm at Williamson Ranch Park
Antioch’s 4th Annual Freedom Celebration features live performances, music, food, and activities for the whole family. Learn more >
Vallejo Juneteenth Parade & Festival Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 9 am – 5 pm at Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green
Join the Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Vallejo. This free event celebrates black joy and culture with tasty eats, children’s activities, and musical entertainment. A parade begins at 9 am at Sonoma and Tennessee Streets; the Festival begins at 11 am at Barbara Kondylis Waterfront Green. Read more >
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is honored every year on June 19. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free.
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Pleasant Hill will have a Juneteenth celebration at Pleasant Hill City Hall today, along with off the Grid food trucks. Tons of activities, music and live performances.