Oakland County Juneteenth Events and Celebrations – Join in on honoring local heroes, mentors, and community leaders while celebrating African-American culture.
The day was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Since then, more and more local communities have begun to honor the holiday officially ending slavery with celebrations and ceremonies.
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Oakland County Juneteenth Events and Celebrations 2025
Madison Heights Juneteenth Events
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from noon-6p
Madison Hts Weekend Events / Oakland County Juneteenth Events – Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration
Civic Center Park (360 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Hts, MI 48071)
This family-friendly event will feature attractions for toddlers to teens, bounce houses, a petting zoo, pony rides, children’s activities, crafts and more. The festival will also include live music, food trucks, vendors and educational exhibits. This is a regional event that attracts visitors from across Metro Detroit. All are welcome. Free admission. Free parking. For more information, please visit madisonheightsjuneteenth.com.
Pontiac Juneteenth Events
Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 11a-2p
Oakland County Juneteenth Events / Oakland County Parks Events – Oakland County Celebrate Juneteenth Event
Oakland County Courthouse (1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI)
Enjoy lnspirational speakers, Performance of the Black National Anthem, Raising of the Juneteenth flag, Food trucks serving delicious local fare, Live entertainment , Meet-and-greet tables with local organizations and vendors, Inflatables and yard games for all ages. This is a FREE event. Hosted by Oakland County Government.
West Bloomfield Juneteenth Events
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11a-2p
West Bloomfield Juneteenth Events – West Bloomfield Juneteenth Jamboree
West Covington Baptist Church (5800 West Maple, West Bloomfield, MI 48322)
Enjoy FREE food, dance, and family fun!. Hosted by WB Parks (and others). More Info…
Bloomfield Hills Juneteenth Events
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11a-8p
Bloomfield Hills Juneteenth Events – FREE Gallery Admission to Cranbrook Art Museum
Cranbrook Art Museum (39221 Woodward Ave Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303, 248-645-3323, cranbrookartmuseum.org)
Cranbrook Art Museum gallery admission will be free for all on Juneteenth. The Summer 2026 exhibitions, “Labyrinth/Laboratory: Selections from the Cranbrook Collection , Designing Cranbrook: The Saarinens’ Eclectic Vision, and Shaping the Field: Ceramics at Cranbrook Academy of Art will be on view. Visit the lower level for the FIKA Café and drop-in artmaking activities for all ages. Cranbrook on the Green Mini-Golf will be regular price. Hosted by cranbrookartmuseum.org.
Farmington Hills Juneteenth Events
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7p
Farmington Hills Juneteenth Events – Concerts at The Hawk
The Hawk FH Community Center (29995 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, fhgov.com)
Enjoy The Hawk Theatre Concert and Performances Series this season. Music and performances of all types will be featured. Beer and wine will available for purchase for ages 21+. To purchase tickets, visit thehawktheatre.com. Juneteenth Concert
Royal Oak Juneteenth Events
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 3p-7p
Royal Oak Juneteenth Events – Royal Oak Juneteenth Celebration
Centennial Commons (221 E 3rd St, Royal Oak, MI 48067)
The celebration will feature a Freedom Walk to honor this historic occasion, along with an array of family-friendly activities including soulful music, games, performances, food trucks local vendors, giveaways, and much more. Hosted by the City of Royal Oak.
Oak Park Juneteenth Events / Oakland County Juneteenth Events
Friday, June 19, 2025 from 4p-8p
Oak Park Juneteenth Events / Oakland County Juneteenth Events – Oak Park Juneteenth Celebration
Oak Park High School (13701 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park, MI)
Features speeches from local leaders, live entertainment, scholarship awards, a Freedom Walk and more. For more info, visit www.oakparkmi.gov/resident/juneteenth/index.php
Flint Juneteenth Events
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10a-4p
Flint Juneteenth Events – Juneteenth Freedom Day
Flint Children’s Museum (1602 W University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504, 810-767-5437, flintchildrensmuseum.org)
Visit for celebratory Juneteenth activities & crafts. “Pay what you can” admission. Hosted by the Flint Children’s Museum.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11a-4p
Flint Juneteenth Events – Flint Juneteenth Celebration
Flint Cultural Center (1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48503)
Speakers, authors, fun for lids, live music, crafts, hands-on activities for kids, and more. For more info, visit sloanlongway.org/Juneteenth.
Southfield Juneteenth Events / Oakland County Juneteenth Events
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10a – MAYOR’S JUNETEENTH WALK
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 6:30p-8:30p – JUNETEENTH CONCERT AT THE LIBRARY
Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 11:30a-1p JUNETEENTH LUNCHEON
Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 7p-9p JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF BLACK CULTURE CONCERT AT CITY HALL
Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 5p-9p – JUNETEENTH JUBILLE
Southfield Juneteenth Events – SOUTHFIELD JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS
Parks & Rec Building (26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI)
Luncheon is – $25/RESIDENT $30/NON-RESIDENT. For more information call Senior Services at 248-796-4650.
Jubilee is FREE – This event is about honoring the heroes in your life and the enduring spirit of Juneteenth. Southfield will commemorate Juneteenth with a week of community events, educational programming, live entertainment, and cultural celebrations. Hosted by the City of Southfield & The City P&R Department. Hosted by Southfield Recreation.
Lathrup Village Juneteenth Events / Oakland County Juneteenth Events
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from noon-5p
Southfield Juneteenth Events – Southfield Juneteenth Family Reunion
Goldengate Park (18890 Rainbow Dr, Lathrup Village, MI 48076, juneteenthfamreunion.org)
“The largest and longest running juneteenth event in Oakland County”. Hosted by juneteenthfamreunion.org.
Previous Oakland County Juneteenth Events 2025 / TBA – TBD for 2026
Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 3p-10:30p
Pontiac Weekend Events – Pontiac Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival
Downtown Pontiac (Saginaw Street)
The community will convene various activities with local vendors and residents for an independence day celebration. Freedom Day Festival activities will be held near Saginaw Street and will include music, a kid’s zone, food and beverages. The activities will begin with a parade and proceed with a fireworks display later in the evening. Hosted by the City of Pontiac.
This Oakland County Juneteenth Events page is intended to be used as a guide. Oakland County Moms does not endorse these events. Oakland County Moms is not responsible for changes to event descriptions, event times or details being altered without notice or cancellations.
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For more info on Oakland County Juneteenth Events, visit oakgov.com.
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