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The University of Michigan will celebrate the third Annual Juneteenth Symposium. The theme of this year’s event is, "Systems Check: Exploring Structural Solutions to Systemic Racism." This year’s celebratory events include a community prayer breakfast, a black film festival and the Kidz Zone tent at the Top of the Park.
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Kick off the celebration on Friday at “The Meet Up” where you can enjoy a fish fry and meet local leaders and resource organizations. Saturday is “Family Game Day,” where adults and kids can play indoor and outdoor games. Sunday is “Desserts with Dad,” where there will be tasty...
Enjoy a pop-up exhibit highlighting the day of liberation for African Americans in the U.S. Also, live entertainment, kids activities and black business vendors.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-6 p.m. June 16, 2024
Come out to the Plymouth District Library to hear storytellers Mary J. Grant, Karen Ledford and Larry Castlebury perform stories about Juneteenth. For all ages. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-2:30 p.m. June 19, 2023
This festival features an art and craft show presented by Downtown Mount Clemens and G.I.R.L. and a day of reflection and remembrance.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 16-17, 2023
Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium are honored to partner and host a portion of the Juneteenth festivities for a second year at their campus. There will be storytelling, dancing, hustle fest, unity walk and African Ancestral Reverence Ceremony.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-7 p.m. June 17, 2022
In celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, Cranbrook Art Museum gallery admission will be free for all. Explore their current exhibitions including Tunde Olanrian: Made a Universe, Tyrrell Winston: A Tiger’s Stripes, and Whatever Gets You Through the Night: Selections from the Mott-Warsh Collection. Cranbrook on the Green mini-golf will be...
Activities at this annual Juneteenth event will include make and take crafts, games, inflatables, performances, guided hikes and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-4 p.m. June 17, 2023
Celebrating its 4th year, the Juneteenth Jubilee takes place over Juneteenth weekend at various locations in Detroit. On June 17, it will take place at Eastern Market Brewing Company. On June 18, it will take at Livernois Ave. of Fashion. On June 19, it will take place at Eastern...
Celebrate Juneteenth with American Girl Addy at William P. Faust Library. Hear a story about Juneteenth, play a game, make a craft and enjoy a snack. For children ages 6 and up. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. June 18, 2022
Join William P. Faust Public Library as Drs. Micala Evans and Imelda Hunt of Eastern Michigan University's Department of Africology and African American Studies share the reason for the recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and the importance for people of every background to celebrate Juneteenth.
Event cost: Free
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Stop by the Troy Public Library any time that week to pick up a Juneteenth activity. No registration required. Available while supplies last.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday June 12-19, 2022
