Juneteenth is tomorrow, June 19, and in honor of the federal holiday, the River City has plenty of community events to commemorate the legacy of emancipation.
Juneteenth: Free Community Day | Thursday, June 19 | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Free | On this free-admission holiday, the garden will feature a live painter, morning storytime, musical performances, and food vendors such as Philly Vegan and Ruby Scoops.
Juneteenth in the Park | Thursday, June 19 + Saturday, June 21 | Times vary | Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield | Free | Join park staff and volunteers for two days of art, theater, history, and hiking.
Jubilation in June | Thursday, June 19 + Friday, June 20 | Times vary | Midtown Green + Dogwood Dell Amphitheater | Free | Attend a festival and fireworks show on Thursday, followed by an amphitheater performance by the Legacy Band on Friday night.
Juneteenth Wine Tasting | Thursday, June 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Dinner Party | Free | Support Black-owned wineries with decadent pours and taste-test Caribbean flavors with Ting A Ling, a small-biz company specializing in jerk sauce.
Homegirl Hike (Family & Friends Juneteenth Hike) | Thursday, June 19 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Belle Isle Parking Lot | Free | Begin your evening with a recharging hike on the James, connecting you with nature and the community — kids and pups are welcome.
Juneteenth Opening Celebration | Thursday, June 19 | 6-8 p.m. | The Branch Museum of Design | Free | Honor the unveiling of two new art exhibits with live music, book signings, and gallery browsing.
Soul Symphony: A Juneteenth Tasting Experience | Thursday, June 19 | 7-9 p.m. | Sweet P’s RVA |General admission - $123, cocktail + wine pairing - $50 | Reserve your spot for a five-course soul-food tasting experience at this local restaurant.
2025 Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 21 | 12-10 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | General admission - Free, Silent Disco - $22 | Join in for a full day with live music, cold drinks, and community activities, like a Silent Disco party.
Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 21 | 4-10 p.m. | Dorey Park | Free | 150+ local vendors and musicians will come together for this family-friendly event that will last into the late night.
Juneteenth Kick Back & Game Night | Saturday, June 21 + Sunday, June 22 | 8 p.m. | Untouchable Soulz Events | $12+ | Come dressed in your favorite decade attire, and stay for a night of games, dancing, and photo ops.