Historic Oak View County Park, at 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting several programs and events in June to honor Juneteenth. These events are free but some require registration. Seeds of Freedom: Juneteenth at Oak ViewSaturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.Free (register at above link) Experience a walking tour focused on the history … [Read more...] about Juneteenth storytime, and more, at Historic Oak View County Park
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Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 19
The City of Raleigh is hosting Juneteenth events at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh. These free events celebrate and honor African American culture through history, entertainment, dancing and more. Day PartyFriday, June 19, 202610 a.m. to 4 p.m.Free Splash into excitement with waterslides and water games, get creative with art on canvas and hands-on … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 19
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Celebrate Juneteenth at the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. The event takes place at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth festivities … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 19
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. is hosting a learning opportunity for Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Torrey Dixon will speak about the legal journey of Juneteenth, The Road from Emancipation to Freedom. Born in the last capital of the Southern Confederacy (Danville, Va), Special Deputy Attorney General Torrey Dixon, who began … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at City of Raleigh Museum: History Lecture June 19
Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square June 19
Celebrate Juneteenth at Moore Square, 201 s Blount Street, and Marbles, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. Join Marbles Kids Museum and Moore Square at the park and on the Playway at Marbles for Juneteenth, a joyous celebration in freedom. Participate in outdoor, all day play with local artists, storytimes, vendor market curated by Taste … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at Marbles and Moore Square June 19
Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 18
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is hosting a Juneteenth Film Screening on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. The Nasher will show the film BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions. Adapted from Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video art installation, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a distinctive cinematic experience that mirrors the sonic … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 18
Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations June 12
Orange County, North Carolina, is celebrating Juneteenth in 2026 with two events in Hillsborough, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. Learn about the events. Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony: Honoring the Fight for FreedomFriday, June 12, 202610 to 11:30 a.m.David Price Farmers' Market150 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NCFree (register at above link) Highlights: Evening Block … [Read more...] about Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations June 12
Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh June 11: Music, food trucks, photo ops, kids’ zone, more…
Celebrate Juneteenth at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, Thursday, June 11, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) In partnership with the Human Relations Commissions, this exciting community event will feature musical performances, line dancing, sing-a-longs, and more. This is a FREE event. What’s Happening Kidz Zone (Ages 5 - … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh June 11: Music, food trucks, photo ops, kids’ zone, more…
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 6 and 7 (pottery seconds available on Sunday!)
Visit Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, for the annual Summer Kiln Opening. It's free to attend! Summer Kiln Opening Twice a year Mark makes and fires over 1000 lovely pots and invites everyone to his pottery for an Open Studio event called a Kiln Opening! It’s a great way to see the pottery workshop, the massive wood kilns, the showroom/barn, and shop for … [Read more...] about Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 6 and 7 (pottery seconds available on Sunday!)
N.C. Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony in Durham June 1
North Carolina’s 2026 Juneteenth observance will kick off with the Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1st, 2026. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Durham County Courthouse, 510 S. Dillard Street, Durham, North Carolina. More details were announced on Durham County Government's Facebook page. The 21st Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration will include remarks from … [Read more...] about N.C. Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony in Durham June 1
