Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Seattle with a wide range of local events honoring freedom, culture, and community. Juneteenth marks the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were emancipated — June 19, 1865, in Texas — and is now recognized as an official state holiday in Washington.
Originally proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln in 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in Confederate states. However, news traveled slowly. It wasn’t until Union soldiers reached Texas two years later that the formerly enslaved celebrated with dance, music, and prayer — a tradition that continues today.
This guide highlights family-friendly Juneteenth Seattle 2025 celebrations, including markets, music, cultural performances, and free community gatherings happening throughout the region.
Friday, June 13
Black Night Market | Friday, June 13 & Friday, June 20 | 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Pier 62 | Free | All ages | This market hosts two vibrant markets, featuring diverse BIPOC vendors, performers, and food trucks.
Saturday, June 14
Snohomish County Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 14 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Martha Lake County Park, Lynnwood | Free | The event will feature a BBQ, vendors, music, games, and dancing for the whole family to enjoy, honoring the past and celebrating the present.
Juneteenth Community Celebration | Saturday, June 14 | 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Crossroads Park, Bellevue | Free | All ages | The event will feature live entertainment and music, food trucks with a blend of soul food flavors, and vendor booths!
Eastside for All | Saturday, June 14 | 12-4 p.m. | Juanita High School, Kirkland | Free | All ages | Join this community Juneteenth celebration featuring music and dance, food, vendors, nonprofit organizations, and more.
Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 14 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Galaxy Theatre, Monroe | Free | All ages | This celebration will feature a free movie, food trucks, line dancing, crafts and games.,
Bellevue Juneteenth Celebration (Image courtesy Eton School)
Sunday, June 15
Juneteenth Celebration in Mountlake Terrace | Sunday, June 15 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Mountlake Terrace Library | Free | All ages | Enjoy entertainment, games for kids, engaging speakers from the community, networking, and a delightful array of free food and local vendors.
Wednesday, June 18
Kenmore Juneteenth Celebration | Wednesday, June 18 | 3-7 p.m. | Kenmore Town Square | Free | All Ages | Experience a day filled with music, food, cultural performances, and community spirit. During the event, the Hangar building will host crafts, activities, and learning resources.
Atlantic Street Juneteenth Celebration | Wednesday, June 18 | 5-8 p.m. | Rainier Beach Community Center | Free | Tickets here | All ages | Celebrate Juneteenth with live performances, local vendors, food trucks, speakers, and more.
Juneteenth Celebration at Kenmore Farmers Market. (Photo courtesy. City of Kenmore)
Thursday, June 19
Free Entrance Day at National Parks | Thursday, June 19 | All day | All National Parks | Free | Today, all national parks that charge admission, including the three located in Washington (Mt. Rainier, Olympic, North Cascades), will offer free entrance to everyone.
Free Entrance at State Parks | Thursday, June 19 | All day | All State Parks | Free | All State Parks are free on Juneteenth Day, that is, they do not require a Discover Pass or parking fee to park your car.
Celebrate Juneteenth at NAAM | Thursday, June 19 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Northwest African American Museum | Free | All ages | Celebrate Juneteenth Seattle 2025 at NAAM! This year’s program will feature a black artists market, free K-12 books, children and family activities, their annual skate to freedom roller skate party, and much more.
Tukwila Juneteenth Commemoration | Thursday, June 19 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village | Free | All ages | Join the fifth annual Juneteenth Commemoration featuring speakers, storytelling, dance, choir performances, and more.
Mercer Island Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 19 | 12 to 3 p.m. | Mercerdale Park | Free | All ages | Hosted by the Mercer Island High School Black Student Union and the City of Mercer Island. Enjoy children’s activities, live music, vendors, and food trucks.
Juneteenth at the Park | Thursday, June 19 | 12 to 8 p.m. | Jimi Hendrix Park, Seattle | Free | RSVP here | All ages | Join this celebration featuring a full day of live performances, vendors, family activities and more.
Tacoma Juneteenth Commemoration | Thursday, June 19 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | Free | All ages | The event will feature performances by Black artists and musicians and a presentation by Abram on the history and significance of Juneteenth.
Black Night Market. (Photo courtesy Friends of Waterfront Park)
Friday, June 20
Black Night Market |Â Friday, June 20 | 3:30-9:30 p.m. | Pier 62 | Free| All ages | This market hosts two vibrant markets featuring a diverse lineup of BIPOC vendors, performers, and food trucks.
Saturday, June 21
Kent Juneteenth Celebration | Saturday, June 21 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Morrill Meadows Park, Kent | Free | All ages | Michael Powers will entertain, and local talent and complimentary culture will be served at 12:30 p.m.
It Takes a Village: Juneteenth | Saturday, June 21 | 1 to 6 p.m. | Othello Playground, Seattle | Free | RSVP here | All ages | Join a day filled with music, food, and community and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth Kick-Off Fan Fest | Saturday, June 21 | 4 to 8 p.m. | Grand Stage Plaza, Issaquah | Free | All ages | Engage in Juneteenth education/storytelling, test your soccer skills in challenges, enjoy live music, and more.
Sunday, June 22
Auburn Juneteenth Celebration | Sunday, June 22 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Les Gove Park, Auburn | Free | All ages | participate in community fellowship, support local small businesses, and learn from community leaders. Enjoy local artists and musicians and, lots of activities for kids of all ages.
More things you can do…
Juneteenth Seattle 2025 isn’t just about events — it’s also a time to reflect, support Black-owned businesses, and learn as a family.
- Honor the day by cooking traditional foods – go Southern or celebrate with a red drink (a traditional symbol of perseverance). Many celebrate by drinking strawberry soda.
- Read to your children about the history of slavery and social justice. Choose books about heroes of the era, such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth.
- Support Black-owned businesses
- Check with your local community for celebratory gatherings, protests, meditation walks, and speaker engagements.
- Remember and reflect on American history while considering how far we must go for equity and equality.
