Juneteenth
Join the City of Redwood City and Community Partners in celebrating Juneteenth through a variety of special programs throughout the month of June.
REDWOOD CITY EVENTS
Threads of Culture - Art Exhibition
Where personal stories, traditions, and creative expression intertwine to reveal the evolving tapestry of culture and community
Monday, June 1 thru Tuesday, June 30, Redwood City Downtown Library
Tuesday, June 2 thru Tuesday, June 30, Redwood Shores Branch Library
Library Storytimes
Throughout the month of June RCPL is celebrating Juneteenth. Stories on the themes of liberation, community, triumph, joy, freedom, and more will be shared throughout the month in honor of the recognition.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Services
Sundays @ 10:00am English service with Spanish translation available
Sundays @ 12:00pm Spanish service
Pastor Fred Campbell extends an invitation to the community to visit and attend Sunday church services.
Ravenswood Remembered
Tuesday, June 9 thru Sunday, October 18, 2026, San Mateo County History Museum
Visit this new exhibit in the museum's rotunda. The exhibit showcases a vibrant array of photographs, yearbooks, and cherished artifacts from the Eat Palo Alto's now closed Ravenswood High School. By spotlighting the remarkable staff and students that attended Ravenswood, the exhibit honors the community spriit that defined the school's unique legacy.
Free the Curls
Tuesday, June 16 @ 6:30pm, Redwood Shores Branch Library
Meet Marissa McGee, the author of Free the Curls. Free the Curls celebrates identity, freedom and the joy of embracing who you are.
San Mateo County Juneteenth Flag Raising
Wednesday, June 17 @ 10:00am, County Courtyard - 455 County Center, Redwood City, CA
Join County Officials, the County of San Mateo Juneteenth Advisory Committee, and NAACP San Mateo to raise the Juneteenth flag with guest speakers, music and more to celebrate and promote awareness of the holiday.
Juneteenth Printmaking
Wednesday, June 17 @ 6:30pm, Downtown Library Makerspace
Celebrate Juneteenth by creating a unique and beautiful art piece honoring Black food traditions. In this activity we will use gel printing plates and acrylic paint to create vibrant, textural, one-of-a-kind prints on paper.
Celebrating Juneteenth, a Historical Perspective and Conversation with Lois Fried
Thursday, June 18 @ 6:00pm, Downtown Library Community Room
Lois Fried, a poet based in Foster City, will discuss the impact of African American history and culture on America. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a mini poetry workshop and create their own historical poem.
Music on the Square - Patton Leatha
Friday, June 19 @ 6:00pm, Courthouse Square
Duane Patton, alongside his band, "Patton Leatha", work to bring premier live shows. From sultry slow jams, to turning up the funk, this band can do it all. Playing music from the Motown era, R&B, old-school hits and even current top 40 they will certainly entertain.
Storytelling and Music with Kirk Waller
Saturday, June 20 @ 11am, Redwood Shores Branch Library
African and African American folktales, legends and history, brought alive with music, movement, singing and spoken word.
All events brought to you by the 2026 Redwood City Juneteenth Planning Committee. This event series is sponsored in part by The Friends of the Redwood City Public Library.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center, African American Community Initiative Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, SMC Health Department's Office Diversity & Equity, San Mateo County, San Mateo County Historical Association, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, East Palo Alto Community Calendar, East Palo Alto Community Archive
ADDITIONAL JUNETEENTH EVENTS ON THE PENINSULA
Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center
A museum offering a range of cultural artifacts, all designed to educate and inform communities about Black History. Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 12pm-6pm and Sundays 12pm-5pm. School tours by appointment only. Admission; $15-Adults, $10-Seniors Ages 65+, $5-Children ages 5-17, Free-Children Under 5 & Teachers accompanying students.
Location: 890 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City, CA
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East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto Juneteenth Welcome Black Weekend
Join the City of East Palo Alto in celebrating freedom, honoring history, and inspiring the future! One Community | One Culture | One Celebration
Friday, June 19, 6:00-10:00pm, Friday Night Jubilee, EPA Center
Saturday, June 20, 12:00pm, Saturday Celebration, Bell Street Park
Sunday, June 21, 1:00pm, Sunday Gospel Showcase, Community Church
Menlo Park
Belle Haven/Menlo Park Juneteenth Celebration (observed)
Friday, June 19, 5pm-8pm, Belle Haven Community Campus
Join the City of Menlo Park's Juneteenth celebration at Belle Haven Community Campus! Attendees will enjoy cultural entertainment, live music, food for purchase, resources and vendors, and activities for the family.
City of San Bruno and City of Millbrae
The City of San Bruno and the City of Millbrae Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 13, 11:00am-3:00pm, San Bruno City Park
Join the Cities of San Bruno and Millbrae for the 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration. Come together with friends, family, and neighbors for an afternoon of community, culture, and celebration. Enjoy live music, exciting performances, games for all ages, community partner booths, a free BBQ lunch, and so much more!
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