Miss Juneteenth Pageant
Friday, June 12, 6 p.m.
Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler
Scholarship, culture and community pride take center stage during this annual pageant at Chandler Center for the Arts celebrating young Black women from throughout Arizona. Contestants will compete in multiple categories while showcasing their talents and achievements for judges in hopes of winning the crown. General admission tickets are $28.62
https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/miss-juneteenth
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 415 E. Grant St.
Phoenix’s Carver Museum commemorates Juneteenth with an event celebrating freedom, history and the Black community’s contributions and influence. Local historian, writer and researcher Gershom Williams will conduct a traditional African libation ceremony, followed by an afternoon of culture and reflection. Admission is free.
https://www.thecarveraz.org/events
Juneteenth at Phoenix Art Museum
Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.
Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix Art Museum celebrates Juneteenth with discounted admission ($10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 17) on the holiday. Tickets include access to current special-engagement exhibitions “Eric Fischl: Stories Told” and “Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection,” as well as Kids Day activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Scottsdale Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Saturday, June 13, 6 p.m.
Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale
The inaugural edition of this outdoor event organized by the Arizona NAACP will celebrate Black excellence and culture is expected to draw thousands of people to Scottsdale Civic Center. The festivities will include live entertainment, family-friendly programming and more than 50 vendors.
Chandler Culture Music in the Park
Saturday, June 13, 7 p.m.
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler
Local R&B, funk, neo-soul and Top 40 act Vaughn Willis and Ear Candy headline a night of music and storytelling during Chandler’s Juneteenth festivities. Local vendors and community organizations and vendors will also be on hand. Admission is free.
https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/culture-music-park
Valley of the Sun Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 13, 5 p.m.
Eastlake Park, 1549 E. Jefferson St.
One of Arizona’s longest-running Juneteenth celebrations, this event in Phoenix’s historic Eastlake neighborhood focuses on both community and revelry. Festivities include live entertainment, workshops, history presentations and health screenings. Food vendors and children’s activities like games and craft sessions are also offered.
Arizona Historical Society’s Juneteenth Celebration
Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m.
Embassy Suites Tempe, 4400 S. Rural Road
This year’s Arizona Historical Society Juneteenth celebration focuses on themes of resilience in education, migration and family. Programming includes a deep dive into Black broadcasting history and a dance production choreographed by Todd Bailey. General admission is free.
https://arizonahistoricalsociety.org/calendar/
Mercados and Melodies: Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.
Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale
Avondale celebrates Juneteenth with live music, dance performances and cultural programming during this free outdoor event. Food trucks and family-friendly activities like yard games and face painting are also planned.
https://avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/prld/events/juneteenth/
Juneteenth Block Party
Friday, June 19, 7 p.m.
Centerpoint on Mill, 660 S. Mill Ave., Tempe
Tempe’s free Juneteenth event fills an entire city block with family-friendly activities and entertainment. Live music and DJ sets take place throughout the night. The Shoes Off Podcast hosts live storytelling, guest speakers and community panels, while SouthWest Steppaz performs high-energy line dancing. Attendees can also watch b-boy and b-girl battles, contribute to an interactive art display or go for a spin on the Zoni Girls’ pop-up roller rink. Food vendors, bars and a marketplace of Black-owned businesses will be available.
https://www.downtowntempe.com/do/juneteenth-block-party
Juneteenth Celebration: A Legacy of Courage and Change
Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.
Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe
Tempe’s African American Advisory Committee presents this free Juneteenth event with ceremonies, performances and hands-on activities. An indoor stage hosts proclamations from city and state officials, a scholarship presentation and live music from local R&B and hip-hop act Prime Society. Outside, attendees can browse vendors, play video games or enjoy a story time session with community heroes reading children’s books.
RYBE Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 6 p.m.
Arizona Center, 455 N. Third St.
Local small-business advocacy organization Rep Your Brand Enterprise is throwing this free event celebrating freedom, community, culture and creativity. Step teams, R&B singers, rappers, DJs, comedians and roaming stiltwalkers perform throughout the evening. A vendor marketplace spotlights Black-owned businesses and food trucks, while an artist exhibition and book fair showcase African American creatives and authors. Interactive cultural experiences, a kids’ zone and a community art wall are also planned.
https://www.visitphoenix.com/event/6th-annual-rybe-juneteenth-freedom-celebration/148273/
