May 21, 2024 Black Power Story Time In celebration of Juneteenth, the Frick Environmental Center will host Black Power Storytime on June 19. The event will also include a garden activity. Learn More Attendees will meet in the From Slavery to Freedom Garden for a storytime event that celebrates Juneteenth. The event, presented by BOOM Concepts, will feature award-winning artist and entrepreneur DS Kinsel, who will read two children’s stories. Afterward, children and their caregivers will be able to participate in a short garden activity led by Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy naturalist educators. The program is best suited for families with children ages four to 9. More Details Black Power Storytime will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19. It is located at 2005 Beechwood Boulevard in Pittsburgh. There is a parking lot and additional on-street parking by the center. You can reach the center by bus via the 61A and 61B and get off at the Forbes and Dallas avenues stop. The center is a five-minute walk from the bus stop.
June 15, 2022 Celebrate Juneteenth in the Pittsburgh Region Several organizations in the Pittsburgh area are hosting Juneteenth celebrations this weekend. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Events Pittsburgh Juneteenth Freedom Day Pittsburgh will celebrate the Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration June 17-19 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Point State Park and Market Square. This free, family-friendly event is a Celebration of all Cities and Boroughs in Allegheny County and will feature African American Culture Education, speakers, live music, and local vendors. Details are online. Juneteeth Carnival Jubilee Join Focus on Renewal for a community celebration on Saturday, June 20, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Entertainment includes performances, music, vendors, free children’s activities, games, and more. Details are on the Focus on Renewal website. Swissvale Celebrates Juneteenth This year, the Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 18, from noon to 8 p.m. at Les Getz Memorial Park from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 18th. Activities will include music, vendors, a local artist exhibition and a writing contest. Learn More. Juneteenth Makers Market Bakery Square is hosting a Juneteenth Makers Market on Sunday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to feature the art and voices of the black community. Celebrate Juneteenth at the Macedonia FACE Book Jam The Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center, Inc. event will be on Monday, June 20, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Thelma Lovette YMCA Gymnasium and will feature a DJ, family prizes and activities, and books and school supplies for children of all ages. Learn more.
