New York Family Brooklyn Family Queens Family Bronx Family Long Island Family Ultimate Guide to Afterschool Programs Annual Guide Long Island Special Child New York Special Child Ultimate Guide to Schools Ultimate Guide to Fall/Winter Fun Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp
New York Family Brooklyn Family Queens Family Bronx Family Long Island Family Ultimate Guide to Afterschool Programs Annual Guide Long Island Special Child New York Special Child Ultimate Guide to Schools Ultimate Guide to Fall/Winter Fun Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp
Festivals & Holidays

Juneteenth Events for Families In and Near NYC

By Posted on
Juneteenth Events for Families In and Near NYC
Getty Images

Juneteenth Events for Families In and Near NYC

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery. Families all over the world celebrate this important holiday through gatherings, picnics, as well as educational events to learn about the struggles African Americans have had to endure.

Here in NYC, there are many events and activities happening throughout the month where kids and their families can learn about the history of this holiday while also celebrating!

Psst… Check out these Pride Month events for kids and families!

Click on your region to jump to events near you:

Manhattan

Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth

Duffy Square, Broadway between 45th & 47th Streets, Midtown
Wednesday, June 19, 11 am – 12:30 pm
All ages
Free

Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth is a free outdoor concert centered around Black artistry and unity that will feature an entirely Black Broadway cast performing Broadway musical numbers.

Juneteenth Celebration

Rockefeller Park, Chambers St. & River Terrace, Battery Park City
Saturday, June 15, 2 – 5 pm
All Ages
Free

Battery Park City’s 8th annual Emancipation Day celebration offers fun, history, art and a performance by Juneteenth LP, whose mission is to share music of the African Diaspora through the lens of Black classically trained musicians. The Federation of Black Cowboys share history and horseback rides (ages 3 and up). Browse in the book tent and art exhibit tent, paint your own Juneteenth flag, and relax on the lawn. Juneteenth dress is welcome! Bring a picnic!

Juneteenth at CMOM

Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd St., Upper West Side
Wednesday, June 19, 10 am – 3:45 pm
All Ages
Included with $16.75 admission

Celebrate Juneteenth and learn about this special holiday through interactive art-making projects in celebration of Black liberation, resilience, and joy!

Juneteenth Free Day

ARTECHOUSE, 439 W 15th St., Chelsea
Wednesday, June 19, 10 am – 9 pm
All Ages
Free
Advanced registration is required

To commemorate Juneteenth, and to celebrate the work of Black artists Vince Fraser and Ursula Rucker, ARTECHOUSE will open their space free of charge. The art space will offer activities for visitors of all ages to enjoy on-site, including a special “Sorrel Punch” cocktail – inspired by the tradition of celebrating with red food and drinks on Juneteenth – made with hibiscus and chai from West Africa. 

New York Family Juneteenth events ion NYC and beyond
Getty Images

June­teenth Historic Walking Tour

Governor’s Island, Ferry Terminal, New York Harbor
Wednesday, June 19, 11 am – 3 pm
All Ages
Free

Join Gov­er­nors Island Nation­al Mon­u­ment at Cas­tle Williams for a free Ranger-led walk and talk about the cel­e­bra­tion of June­teenth, where vis­i­tors will explore the ori­gins of the hol­i­day and the his­to­ry of African-Amer­i­cans in ser­vice with the U.S. Army after the Amer­i­can Civ­il War.

The East Midtown Partnership Presents Black and Queer: A Juneteenth Concert

Christ Church NYC, 524 Park Ave., Upper East Side
Wednesday, June 19, 7 – 8:30 pm
Ages 8 and older
Free

The 75-minute concert will celebrate the intersectionality of being Black and queer for members of the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. Backed by the formation of the full chorus, NYCGMC’s Black soloists will share what Juneteenth means to them through their own stories, solos and favorite songs during this celebration of liberation.

Harlem Grown’s Juneteenth Celebration

134th St. Farm, 116 W. 134th St., Harlem
Sunday, June 22, 10 am – 3 pm
Ages 3 and up
Free

This celebration will focus on commemorating Juneteenth while educating, empowering, and elevating the Harlem community. Celebrate this important holiday, cook and taste recipes, and highlight black and brown businesses in Harlem.

Bronx

Family Craft: Juneteenth

Pelham Bay Library, 3060 Middletown Road, Pelham Bay
Monday, June 17, 11:30 am – 12 pm
18 months-5 years 
Free

Join the library for a hands-on project designed for families, in honor of Juneteenth. 

Juneteenth Celebration

Hunts Point Recreation Center, 765 Manida St., Hunt’s Point
Tuesday, June 18, 11 am – 2 pm
All Ages
Free

Celebrate Juneteenth with activities that will include performances, creative art, light refreshments, and more.

Celebrate Juneteenth Story & Craft

Parkchester Library, 1985 Westchester Ave., Pelham Parkway
Tuesday, June 18, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Ages 3 – 8
Free

Read a book and create something special to commemorate Juneteenth.

MORE Opera’s Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

Bronx Music Hall Amphitheatre, 442 East 162nd St., Crotona Park East
Wednesday, June 19, 2 – 3:30 pm
All Ages
Free

Celebrate Juneteenth with musical fun for the whole family at a free outdoor concert. The program includes an original dramatic narrative in Spanish and English explaining the importance of Juneteenth for all Americans and exploring its musical and cultural traditions.  

Brooklyn

Juneteenth Celebration

Lower Highland Playground, Jamaica Ave. and Elton St., East New York
Wednesday, June 19, 3 – 6 pm
All Ages
Free

Celebrate Juneteenth with the Blue Bus and enjoy recycled arts & crafts, reading circle, and pick-up games for all.

Queens

Juneteenth: Historic St. Albans

Field House in Archie Spigner Park, 169 St., Merrick Blvd., Marne Pl. bet. Linden Blvd., Sayres Ave., and 111 Rd., St. Albans
Wednesday, June 19, 11 am – 12:30 pm
All Ages
Free

Learn about the history of the historic neighborhood of St. Albans, Queens, and the role that African Americans had in shaping New York City’s history. 

Juneteenth in Queens

Roy Wilkins Park, Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica
Wednesday, June 19, 12 – 8 pm
All Ages
Free

Experience a day of celebration and reflection to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, including the last freed in Galveston, TX. Enjoy live music, dance performances, food vendors, and more. Connect with the community and learn about the rich history of Juneteenth.

Celebrate Juneteenth 2024 Festivities

The Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria
Wednesday, June 19, 12 pm
All Ages
Free except for the Museum tour, Media Game Lab activities, and film screenings, which are included with Museum admission of $10-$22

In celebration of the Juneteenth holiday and Black Music Appreciation Month, the Museum of the Moving Image is featuring an array of activities and screenings. Starting at noon, DJ Planet Mo will be spinning Afrobeats. 

Staten Island

Juneteenth: Black History in Science and Conservation

Fairview Park, Englewood Ave., W. Shore Expwy., Veterans Rd. W. , Rossville
Wednesday, June 19, 11 – 11:30 am
All Ages
Free

In honor of Juneteenth, the Urban Park Rangers will highlight historic African Americans who have contributed to fields of environmental science and conservation.

SI Community Alliance Presents: 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Ter., Silver Lake
Saturday, June 22, 12 – 6 pm
All Ages
Free

Commemorate Juneteenth with friends and family to enjoy live performances, delicious food, merchandise vendors, and interactive activities for all ages. 

Long Island

AdvoKids: Juneteenth

Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
Wednesday, June 19, 11 – 11:30 am & 12 – 12:30 pm
Ages 5 – 12
Included with admission: $17

Gain a better understanding of this federal holiday and make a festive confetti popper to celebrate. 

Sailing To Freedom

The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Wednesday, June 19, 12 pm & 2 pm
All Ages
$6-$8 admission + $10 participant; museum members $5

Did you know that whaling was America’s first integrated industry? This Juneteenth,  celebrate the resistance and resilience of African Americans in the whaling industry. Discover the stories of trailblazing captains, ingenious inventors, and celebrated craftsmen. Enjoy a special scavenger hunt around the special exhibit and construct your own boat model using a variety of wooden materials and a bit of imagination.

Joy Fest: A Juneteenth Celebration

Hempstead Lake State Park, 1000 Lake Drive West, West Hempstead
Wednesday, June 19, 2 pm
All Ages
Free

Commemorate the historical significance of Juneteenth at this community event featuring several activations that will incorporate cuisine, the arts, athletics, wealth building, holistic health information and demonstrations, information kiosks, and more, as visitors will be immersed in an amazing cultural experience.

Juneteenth Freedom

Kennedy Park, 355 Greenwich St., Hempstead
Wednesday, June 19, 5 – 8 pm
All Ages
Free

Celebrate Juneteenth with live entertainment, cultural expressions, craft fair, food vendors, and fun games.

Summer Stage 2024: Soulful Freedom Juneteenth Celebration Concert

Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague
Friday, June 21, 6 – 9 pm
All Ages
Free

Get your lawn chairs and blankets ready to enjoy a cultural experience with the Soulful Freedom Juneteenth Celebration Concert.

See more NYC events Post an event

About the Author

Shara Levine

Shara Levine, originally from Brooklyn, is the Events Manager for New York Family Magazine. As a lifelong New Yorker, and mom of four raising her kids on Long Island, Shara knows her hometown well and brings her love of all things fun to New York Family by sharing the best in kid friendly events, festival, concerts, and performances in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and Westchester. When not helping parents plan their family’s day out, Shara enjoys making random Seinfeld references and going on late-night Target runs.

More from Festivals & Holidays

Relevant Directory Listings

See More

The Music Institute of Long Island

<p dir="ltr">Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island’s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently. </p> <p dir="ltr">They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Directors: Carol & Geri Kushner:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches & performers. They believe in instilling the love of music,  fostering proficiency, success, confidence & believe all MILI students achieve success.</p> <p dir="ltr">Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College & Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College & Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University & have taught in L.I. public schools.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e9f5dcc8-7fff-2ad2-edea-98d61c367d72"></span></p>

Color Me Mine

<p>Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels.</p> <p>At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments.</p> <p>Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come.</p> <p>Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest.</p> <p>Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!</p>

The Language Workshop For Children

<p dir="ltr">After offering both group and private lessons for many years and analyzing the results over time, The Language Workshop for Children, founded in1973, has decided to emphasize private remote lessons at shorter intervals. Our skilled educators will focus their attention exclusively on the unique needs, learning style, and interests of your child. This allows a bond to develop between teacher and student, which has been shown to drastically improve retention. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OUR METHOD </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Developed by the pioneers of language education for children, our programs bring decades of experience to your living room with individualized, active language classes. Each lesson is based on proven methods and materials perfected to capture your child’s attention during the ages when he/she absorbs information the fastest.   </p> <p dir="ltr">While other online language classes rely on videos for passive learning, we deliver interactive, and engaging lessons with native-fluent teachers. In addition, all our teachers are certified in the Thibaut Technique which has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and many other well-respected publications.  </p> <p dir="ltr">Our short one-on-one lessons give kids the chance to focus, hear pronunciation clearly, and practice speaking in their target language. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>THE PROCESS</strong> </p> <p dir="ltr">First, students have a short meeting with our Director Francois Thibaut, in English, with their parent(s) present. Mr. Thibaut will determine the best course of study, including class length and frequency, the right teacher, lesson format and materials (or action games for younger students.) Then the learning begins! Mr. Thibaut will continually check in on your child’s learning to assure they are getting the most of their classes. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OTHER OFFERINGS </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We can also help your child prepare for: the French subject tests for SAT, AP & CLEP, the European DELF/DALF, the Canadian TEF and other standardized testing, college entry exams, studying or traveling abroad, cultural changes when moving abroad, and much more! </p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a97d759c-7fff-6e4d-8e93-70e093aa10f1"> </span></p>