Commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people with music, history, art projects and more at one of these community event.
East Bay
OMCA’s Hella Juneteenth Festival
JUNE 19. The festival includes a cookout, two stages of live deejays, art installations with local and international black artists, family activities, black-owned vendors and more. Check the website for information about other Juneteenth events at Oakland Museum of California this week including a Freedom Run 5K on June 18 and Friday Nights at OMCA on June 20. 12-5pm. $10-20, under 12 FREE.
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland
Berkeley Juneteenth Festival
JUNE 15. The event will include kids’ activities, cultural celebrations and live entertainment for the whole family. 11am-7pm. FREE.
Adeline Street and Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley
Livermore Valley Arts Celebration
JUNE 21. This celebration commemorating the liberation of enslaved people in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery will feature musical performances, art and dancing.10am-6pm. FREE.
Bankhead Plaza, 2400 First St., Livermore
livermorearts.org/events/juneteenth-6
Peninsula
East Palo Alto Juneteenth Festival
JUNE 21. Festivities will include food, live music, culture and more. 11:30am-7pm. FREE.
Bell Street Park, East Palo Alto
eastpaloaltocalendar.com/holiday-special-events
Menlo Park’s Celebration
JUNE 14. Enjoy cultural entertainment, live music, food trucks, resources and vendors, family activities, a basketball game and more. 12-3pm. FREE.
Kelly Park, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park
menlopark.gov/Citywide-calendar/Community-events/20250614-Juneteenth-Celebration-observed
San Francisco
Juneteenth SF Freedom Celebration
JUNE 14. The event will include a kids’ zone, carnival, fashion show, car show, live entertainment, food and more. 11am-6pm. FREE.
Fillmore Street, Geary Boulevard to Fulton Street, San Francisco
Golden Gate Park Band Juneteenth Concert
JUNE 8. The Golden Gate Park Band will feature the music of Black Americans such as William Grant Still, Katahj Copley. Ayatey Shabazz and Ray Charles. 1pm. FREE.
Golden Gate Park, Spreckels Temple of Music, Music Concourse Way, San Francisco
goldengateparkband.org/concerts
Silicon Valley
Juneteenth Community Celebration
JUNE 19. Celebrate Juneteenth at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose with the Silicon Valley African Film Festival. Learn about African Diaspora through a mix of short films for children and enjoy an African drumming workshop. Kids can also make their own drum to take home. 9:30am-4:30pm. $16-18, under 1 FREE.
180 Woz Way, San Jose