June 19th is a day for celebration and remembrance. Although it only become a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has been celebrated by the Black community in Seattle for years. It’s a day for everyone to gather and enjoy good food, music, and Black culture.
Many of this month’s Juneteenth events in Seattle are free or low-cost, so make sure to get out there—and, of course, support Seattle’s Black-owned businesses, makers, restaurants, and community year-round.
Here are Juneteenth events in Seattle that you can attend this month:
1. Juneteenth Celebration at Rainier Beach Community Center
📅When: Wednesday, June 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
📍Where: Rainier Beach Community Center
💲Cost: Free!
You’ll be able to support local Black-owned businesses at this annual celebration in Rainier Beach on the evening before Juneteenth. Admission is free, and there will be performances, food trucks, local artisans, community resources, and more. See more info here.
2. Juneteenth at NW African American Museum
📅When: Thursday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
📍Where: 2300 South Massachusetts St.
💲Cost: Free!
Seattle’s Northwest African American Museum in the Central District has multiple Juneteenth events planned on June 19. Starting at 10:00 a.m. the museum will have areas devoted to a Black artist market, hands-on crafting activities, games, and an interactive math experience. There will also be scheduled performances and moderated community conversations. See the full event schedule on the museum website.
3. Juneteenth Skate to Freedom Party
📅When: Thursday, June 19 from noon to 5:00 p.m.
📍Where: Judkins Park
💲Cost: Free!
Another part of the Northwest African American Museum’s programming is the fourth annual Juneteenth Skate to Freedom Party in Judkins Park. Everyone is invited to come skate to music and beginners are welcome! Don’t own skates? No problem: there will be free skate rentals so all can join in the fun.
4. Summer of Soul Series: Juneteenth Freedom Fest
📅When: Thursday, June 19 from noon to 8:00 p.m.
📍Where: Jimi Hendrix Park
💲Cost: Free!
Africatown Community Land Trust is continuing their Summer of Soul series with a Juneteenth event in Jimi Hendrix Park. There will be live music with October London headlining! Best of all, this park is within walking distance of Judkins Park and the Northwest African American Museum, so you can easily check out all three locations’ events on June 19.
5. Juneteenth at Seward Park
📅When: Thursday, June 19
📍Where: Seward Park, Shelter #3
💲Cost: Free!
The City of Seattle’s official Juneteenth celebration is at Seward Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be live music, line dancing, food, local craft vendors, a video game truck, and more. More info on seattle.gov.
6. Free entry at Washington State Parks
📅When: Thursday, June 19, 2025
📍Where: All WA state parks
💲Cost: Free!
In honor of Juneteenth, Washington State Parks will waive the entrance fee on Thursday, June 19. Not sure which state park to visit? See our guide to the best Washington state parks. Plus, get more details here about all of this year’s free entry days at the parks.
7. Juneteenth Photo Walk
📅When: Thursday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Where: Midtown Square Plaza in Central District
💲Cost: Free!
If you like photography, join this free Juneteenth photo walk in the Central District (Seattle’s historically Black neighborhood) on June 19. If you bring headphones you’ll also be able to listen to a curated playlist during the walk. Read more about Seattle Film Club.
8. Black Night Market
📅When: Friday, June 20
📍Where: Pier 62
💲Cost: Free!
From 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. on June 20, you can shop from small local businesses at this waterfront market on Pier 62. All of the vendors, performers, and food trucks are BIPOC-owned. See more about Black Night Market.
9. Songs of Black Folk
📅When: Sunday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.
📍Where: McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
💲Cost: $61+
Support African American artists by getting tickets to Songs of Black Folk, a live musical performance at McCaw Hall on June 22. The performance includes “blues, jazz, gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and spoken word.” Get tickets and more info on the event website.