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Juneteenth Cupcakes and Crafts

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Celebrate Juneteenth with fun crafts and decorate your own red velvet cupcake. (Grades K–5)   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Free

Kid Inventors

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

In honor of Juneteenth, be inspired by Black innovators. Learn about some inventions and then create a hands-on engineering project with LEGO.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Free

Juneteenth Freedom Market

The Salt Shed 1357 N Elston Avenue, Chicago, United States

Juneteenth Freedom Market returns June 19th for a fourth year running, with a brand new venue partner, @saltshedchicago! πŸ₯³ What else is new? We’re hosting on the holiday itself β€”the same day where over 150 years ago, the last enslaved Black people received word they’d be free. The contributions of Black Americans remain enormous, everlasting...

Juneteenth Celebration Storytelling with Oba William King

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Celebrate Juneteenth with this all-ages storytelling performance by Oba William King on the history of Juneteenth and highlighting the stories of the African American military regiment that accompanied General Gordon Granger to deliver the good news of Special Order #3. This storytelling performance is sponsored by the IPPL Foundation & Friends.

Free

Pride Celebration

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

Join us for a family Pride celebration! In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we will have music, crafts, informational resources, giveaways and more to celebrate love, equality and embracing who you are. Libraries are for everyone. Come show your Pride and join us in supporting and celebrating our beautifully diverse community.

Free

Juneteenth Suburban Block Party

Harper College Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United States

Join us for a community celebration of Juneteenth. Enjoy an afternoon of music, speakers, crafts, family activities and more. This program is a partnership between the Library, Schaumburg Township, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Northwest Suburban Peace Affiliation.

Free

Juneteenth Commemoration

First United Methodist Church (Elmhurst) 232 S York Street, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Join us to commemorate Juneteenth, Freedom Day! We will have FREE food, music, speakers, activities for all ages, vendors from black-owned businesses, and more!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Juneteenth Celebrations.

Free

Berwyn Juneteenth Joy Fest

Proksa Park 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave, Berwyn, IL, United States

Join us for Berwyn’s 4th annual FREE cultural event centered in Black history & culture. Juneteenth, or FREEDOM Day, celebrates the emancipation of those enslaved in the U.S. Come celebrate this year’s theme with us: SPIRIT FEST. The event will showcase food, music, vendors, and more   For information on more events like this, check...

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