Juneteenth: The Spirit of Freedom Family Storytime
Head to the library for a special Juneteenth storytime. Stay for a craft activity and a snack! Featuring this storytime in the morning and Makola Performing Arts at 2 pm.
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Metropolitan Youth Symphony’s season finale featuring Beethoven’s Ninth!
Oregon Renaissance Faire returns for four magical weekends this June in Canby!
Head to the library for a special Juneteenth storytime. Stay for a craft activity and a snack! Featuring this storytime in the morning and Makola Performing Arts at 2 pm.
Enjoy a vibrant community celebration honoring Juneteenth through culture, connection, and shared experiences. What to Expect A diverse mix of local vendors, including Black-owned businesses Local artisans and community organizations Delicious food and refreshments Live music and entertainment (see below) Opportunities to connect and celebrate with the community Entertainment Lineup Brought to you by Florian Raqueño Productions […]
This Juneteenth Hillsdale Library is celebrating freedom and the fight for justice with a Black Superheroes Craft Fair! Black Superheroes make the world a better place for everyone, so join them for a fun afternoon of crafting in your favorite superhero costume! In this Black Superheroes Craft Fair, they will have superhero button making and […]
Held at Lake Oswego High School on Friday, June 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. (main program at 2 p.m.), Lake Oswego's Juneteenth event features local food vendors, artisans, and nonprofit organizations offering interactive, family-friendly experiences.
Come together as a community for the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at Esther Shore Park in Vancouver. Event highlights: Kid's Activities with the Columbia Play Project History of Juneteenth interactive display Photo Booth Live music performances and art vendors Information on pathways to education with college reps, financial aid info, youth mentors, and a celebration of […]
Juneteenth Oregon Festival and The Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade is happening June 20! Parade start time is 11am at King Elementary School; festival is at 12pm-7pm at Lillis-Albina Park. Featuring: Live stage performances Inspiring guest speakers Live music Children's activities Vendors Specials guests
The 54th Annual Festival and Parade takes place June 20, 2026, with community celebration, kids' activities, guest speakers, live music and stage performances, special guests and vendors. The parade beings at 11 am at King Elementary School and climates at Llis-Albina Park. Parade starts at 11 am. Celebration is 12 pm-7pm.
Kids Junk Orchestra players make rhythms and music on whatever surface they can think of — drums, bongos, buckets, body percussion, and even pots and pans! Kids Junk Orchestra will perform an original musical that takes you on a journey of different styles of music from blues to jazz to hip hop, and everything in between — but percussion is the […]
The fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, 3-6PM at Cook Family Park, Shelter #2 (by the inclusive playground). Hosted by the City of Tigard in partnership with the Tigard-Tualatin School District, this event features: Food and drinks by It's a Vibe and Plant Boys PDX Step & cheer group Rose City […]
The 8 Seconds Rodeo arrives in Portland for its 4th year for a one-night spectacle of sport, culture, and community on Saturday, June 21, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Expected to draw thousands, the nation’s premier celebration of modern Black cowboy culture brings a high-energy fusion of elite rodeo competition, music, and immersive storytelling to the Pacific Northwest. More […]