Major events, Movies in the Park, art activities and youth programs highlight Juneteenth celebrations across Minneapolis Parks
Posted on 11 June, 2025
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board hosts a wonderful variety of ways to celebrate Juneteenth over the next week!
Events
Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom Day
Saturday, June 14, 12-6 pm
Bethune Park, 1304 N 10th Ave.
The Juneteenth Freedom Day event celebrates African American history and culture with food, music, entertainment, vendors, and a beautiful community vibe!
Performances by Known MPLS, Ashley DuBose, Jackson Hurst, Maya Marchelle, Ginger Commodore, Lewiee Blaze, T. Mychael Rambo, Bdot Croc, and Thomasina Petrus.
Peavey Juneteenth Event
Saturday, June 14, 11 am-4 pm
Peavey Park, 730 E22nd St.
Celebrate culture and community at Peavey Park! This powerful day of reflection and joy will feature spoken word performances, storytelling, flag football, soccer games, t-shirt making and delicious food for all to enjoy. We will also do a craft project while learning about the elements of the Juneteenth flag and participate in some fun trivia for prizes.
Juneteenth Eve Celebration: The Freedom Session
Wednesday, June 18, 6-8:30 pm
Central Gym, 3416 S 4th Ave.
Green Central is offering a safe space for the community. Artists, musicians, poets, painters and those who love and appreciate the arts are welcomed. Come express freedom through words, music and the arts. Original material strongly encouraged.
Art Activities
Juneteenth Story Time – All Different Now
Monday, June 16, 10:45-11:30 am
Morris Recreation Center, 5531 39th Ave. S
Ages 3-6
The Juneteenth Story Live Reading
Wednesday, June 18, 2-4 pm
Elliot Recreation Center, 1000 E 14th St.
Join us for a live reading of ” The Juneteenth Story” by Alliah Agostini followed by a family friendly conversation about slavery, freedom, and advocacy as well as a community craft project.
Juneteenth Poetry and Art Exhibition
Wednesday, June 18, 6-8 pm
Elliot Recreation Center, 1000 E 14th St.
- Sign up to share your art or poetry!
- Sign up for a Young Writers Workshop (ages 10-17) on Monday, June 16, 3-5 pm to create work to share at the exhibit!
Pre-Juneteenth Celebration
Wednesday, June 18, 6:30-7:30 pm
Loring Park, 1382 Willow St.
Join us for a vibrant Pre-Juneteenth celebration, where voices echo with the power of spoken word poetry and creativity flourishes through collaborative mural art.
Juneteenth Book Club Experience
Wednesday, June 18, 6:30-8 pm
North Commons Recreation Center, 1801 James Ave. N
Movies in the Park
Soul
Friday, June 13, 9 pm
Sumner Field Park, 901 Aldrich Ave. N
The Six Triple Eight
Tuesday, June 17, 4 pm
Logan Recreation Center, 690 13th Ave. NE
Black Panther
Wednesday, June 18, 9 pm
The Commons, 425 Portland Ave. S
Youthline Activities
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Youthline Outreach Mentorship program is hosting a series of cookouts and activities to celebrate Juneteenth. Use the link below to browse options.