Freedom Weekend: Metro Detroit’s Must-Attend Juneteenth Events

With the upcoming holiday weekend approaching, here is your Weekend Concierge list. Lisha B & Clay have curated the perfect list of events for the whole family.

On Friday June 20th from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m, you can have a night out at The Detroit Zoo.

This 21+ fundraising event will have great food, craft cocktails, live entertainment, a silent auction and one-of-a-kind animal encounters, and explore the Zoo like never before all to help protect chimpanzees and gorillas. 

Tickets are still available at the Detroit Zoo website. 

On Saturday and Sunday, June 21st & 22nd from 10 a.m.-4 p.m, Royal Oak Live is happening at Centennial Commons Park in Royal Oak. It is two days of free concerts, ranging from funk, R&B and jazz. There will be plenty of food trucks and more.

On Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Taste Michigan is coming to Eastern Market - Shed 5. It is a free event that is the "perfect opportunity to sample some of the best wine Michigan has to offer."

Detroit Book City's 6th Annual Juneteenth Books Music & Arts Fair is one-day outdoor event for the entire family to celebrate freedom through books, music, art & spoken word.

The event is happening on Saturday June 21, 2025 from Noon - 5pm at The Commons Detroit – MACC Development. With 40+ vendors, a KIDZONE, and more, there is plenty to experience and celebrate for Juneteenth.