Juneteenth Events in Durham
Juneteenth in the Neighborhoods: Unified by Our Pride
Celebrate Juneteenth with a week of events in historic Durham neighborhoods, presented by the DURM Juneteenth Collaborative.
Wednesday, June 18: Community All Skate at Wheels Skate Rink
Thursday, June 19: West End/Lyon Park Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 20: The Remembering: Wellness & Art Market
Saturday, June 21: Soul Sanctuary x North Durham Juneteenth Farmers Market
Saturday, June 21: Bragtown Community Association Presents: Juneteenth at Lakeview Park
Durhmnik – A Juneteenth Picnic with Chef Ricky Moore
Thursday, June 19: Join Saltbox’s James Beard-winning chef Ricky Moore for Durmnik, a soulful, south-meets-Caribbean picnic box featuring dishes like Trini-style pickled shrimp, watermelon salad, and hibiscus mocktails. Reserve the “Durmnik” box with Saltbox, QueDogs, Cheeni, Namu, The Root Cellar, 21C Hotel, Chez Moi Bakery & Ideal Bartending Company. Purchase tickets here.
Let My People Sing – Juneteenth Gospel Concert
Friday, June 20: Join Hayti Heritage Center for a powerful night of gospel music, community, and cultural pride, as they celebrate their 50th anniversary, plus 20 years of NC Juneteenth and 160 years of Juneteenth. More information here.
20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 21:The 20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration returns to the campus of North Carolina Central University with a vibrant, family-friendly festival honoring 160 years of freedom. The event includes a kids’ zone, fashion show, DJ’s, and more. More information here.
Juneteenth Market at Fillaree
Saturday, June 21: Celebrate freedom and community with a day filled with music, food, and shopping from local vendors. Experience the rich culture and history of Juneteenth with activities for all ages. The event is free, but secure your spot here.
Bragtown Community Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 21: Honor the history of Bragtown and Stagville with a day of healing, inspiration and celebration. Enjoy a kids’ zone, gospel music, food, comedy and more at this free event at Lakeview Park. More information here.
Support Black-Owned Businesses
Learn, Reflect & Explore
Black Wall Street
Walk along Black Wall Street, Durham’s historic African-American business district that thrived along Parrish Street in the early 1900s. It was home to powerhouse institutions like North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mechanics & Farmers Bank. Today, it’s lined with plaques, signs, statues and murrals to honor its rich history.
Hayti Heritage Center
The Hayti Heritage Center is a cultural enrichment and arts education facility that promotes cultural understanding through diverse events, activities and programs that preserve the heritage and embrace the experiences of Americans of African descent.
Pauli Murray Center
Learn about and honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, who was a human rights activist, legal scholar, author, labor organizer, poet, Episcopal priest, multiracial Black, and LGBTQ+ Durhamite. The Pauli Murray Center is anchored in her childhood home on Carroll Street.
Stagville State Historic Site
Historic Stagville preserves the remnants of one of the largest plantations in North Carolina. Stagville is dedicated to interpreting the lives, culture, and labors of enslaved people on the Bennehan-Cameron plantation. Learn about the history with outdoor guided tours Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Photos courtesy of Discover Durham
