JUNETEENTH ICT
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | McAdams Park 13th Street Side, 13th and Ohio, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
– Live entertainment and vendors, , Kids Corner, and more

Salina Juneteenth Weekend
2026-06-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Oakdale Park, 730 Oakdale Dr, Salina, KS, 67401
R & B in the Park

Juneteenth ICT Featuring Juba Smith
2026-06-19 18:30 - 21:00 | McAdams Park 13th Street Side, 13th and Ohio, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
Juba Smith formerly of R & B Legends MAZE. CELEBRATE IN THE PARK

Juneteenth Celebration Community BBQ
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Chester I Lewis Plaza, 15 E 1st Ave,, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Community BBQ — Come hungry and enjoy delicious food on us! Music, Laughter & Good Vibes – Games and Fun for All Ages – A welcoming space to connect with friends, neighbors, and new faces.

This celebration is all about freedom, culture, family, and community. Whether you come for one night or both, you won’t want to miss this special time together! Bring a friend, bring the family, and come celebrate

Manhattan KS Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-20 01:30 - 14:00 | Douglass Center Park, 900 Yuma St, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
Music courtesy of DJ Smoov

Juneteenth Unity Walk at Douglass Activity Center

8:00 am Mixxed Fit with Nae Nae

9:00 am Vendors Open

9:30 am T-shirts handed to the first 100 walkers

9:45 am Singing of the National Anthem | Singing of the Black National Anthem

Juneteenth Proclamation from the Mayor of Manhattan

10: 00 am Juneteenth Unity Walk begins and ends at the Douglass Activity Center

Juneteenth Proclamation from the Mayor of Manhattan

10:30 am Speaker | Dr. Zelia Wiley, Kansas State Professor, Community Activist, and Philanthropist

Juneteenth Kids Experience Play & Learn Area | Juneteenth Freedom Train

11:00 am Studio 4 Dancers

11:30 am Lunch served/ Thank Sponsors

12:00 pm Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills historic tour | Reclaim & Rise: The Yuma Street. Cultural Center Vision

2:00 pm Closing

The JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival
2026-06-20 08:00 - 23:30 | 18th & Vine Jazz District, Kansas City, MO
The JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival is bringing a full day of music, culture, and community to the district, and this MainStage moment is set to be one of the highlights of the summer. A historic artist, a historic space, and a crowd that knows how to show up.

Free. Family-friendly. Lawn chairs encouraged.

Pull up early, stay all day, and be part of something that feels bigger than a concert. For full details, visit juneteenthkc.com.

The SEK Juneteenth Memorial Walk
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | KS
A primary highlight of the walk’s path involves traveling along the Rotary Trail on Central Ave, which guides participants pass the landmark former location of Douglass School and down to the Parsons Auditorium

Main Events: vendor and community activities, basketball tournament, cornhole tournament, BBQ contest, baking contest, open mic, and live DJ & Old school music.

Salina Juneteenth Weekend
2026-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Oakdale Park, 730 Oakdale Dr, Salina, KS, 67401
Parade at 10 am begins at Iron St down Santa Fe to Oakdale Park

Citywide Celebration in Oakdale Park 11 am – 4 pm

The Paul Laurence Dunbar School Reunion & Celebration
2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-21 11:00 - 17:00 | KS
12th Paul Laurence Dunbar School Reunion and Community Celebration in Salina, Kansas. Special events will be held throughout the Salina community, with the Salina Arts Center, the Smoky Hill Museum, and CKF Addiction Treatment.

Reunion registration can be made on-line at: www.dunbarschoolsalina.org

DON’T MISS A GREAT REUNION GATHERING OF ALUMNI, FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY!!

EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED!!

2026-06-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Oakdale Park, 730 Oakdale Dr, Salina, KS, 67401
Featuring Kimberly Paige Band

Juneteenth ICT KID'S CORNER
2026-06-20 11:30 - 15:00 | McAdams Park 13th Street Side, 13th and Ohio, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
KID’S CORNER is a special space created just for the youngest members of our Juneteenth celebration! Filled with fun, engaging activities, it’s a place where children can play, learn, and enjoy the festivities while making lasting memories in the park.

Juneteenth ICT and Storytime Village have partnered to bring our youth the ultimate Literacy Party! This event is one families will LOVE.

Participate in an interactive story time with Superintendent of Wichita Public Schools Kelly Bielefeld. Plus, more fun and entertainment including a dance party with DJ Super Mario.

13th Annual Topeka and Friends Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-20 12:00 - 22:00 | Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 SE 21st St, Topeka, KS, 66607
Parade & Car Show: Kicks off at 11:00 AM in Downtown Topeka. The Juneteenth Parade Route begins staging at the east parking lot of the Judicial Building, moves north on SW Kansas Avenue, heads west on SW 7th Street, and returns south via SW Harrison. Community Celebration: Runs from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Hillcrest Park (Hillcrest Community Center). This free gathering includes food truck vendors, live musical performances, and networking. For the Culture KS Gala: A social gathering scheduled for 6:00 PM

JUNETEENTHICT
2026-06-20 18:30 - 21:00 | McAdams Park 13th Street Side, 13th and Ohio, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
Presenting KIM KEYZ an R & B experience. You don’t want to miss this Celebration in the Park!

Juneteenth ICT’s Gospel Concert
2026-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | MCADAMS PARK, 1329 N OHIO, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
We’re closing out the Juneteenth ICT celebration with an unforgettable evening of praise, worship, and community at the Gospel Concert hosted by ROCK Christian Fellowship. We’re standing on SOUL business!

Get ready for an incredible performance from headliner Maurette Brown Clark maurette brown clark, known for powerful gospel favorites like “It Ain’t Over,” “One God,” and “I Hear the Sound (of Victory).” Alongside local church choirs bringing energy, soul, and spirit to the stage, this will be the perfect way to end an amazing weekend of celebration.

Bring your lawn chair, your family and friends, and come ready for a night filled with worship, love, and inspiration

R-Rules Summer Youth Workshop
2026-06-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Urban League, 2418 E 9th, Wichita, KS, 67214
an 8-week interactive program designed specifically for incoming 6th–8th grade middle school students.

This activity-based program is designed to help students build confidence, communication skills, leadership abilities, goal-setting habits, financial literacy awareness, and healthy decision-making skills in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment.

Students will learn:• Communication & Vocabulary Skills• Goal Setting & Time Management• Leadership & Teamwork• Financial Literacy• Healthy Relationships & Decision-Making• Confidence, Identity & Purpose

Program Details

Cost: FREELunch: FREE Lunch Provided DailySpecial Feature: Graduation Celebration at the conclusion of the program

The workshop will also feature special guest speakers focused on communication, college readiness, and financial literacy.

This program is designed to prepare students for success both inside and outside the classroom through hands-on activities, group discussion, teamwork, and real-world application.

Space is limited, so register today by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or contact:

Community Kid Day
2026-06-27 13:00 - 17:00 | KS
A day full of fun for the kids: face painting, fun games and relay races, arts and crafts, dancing and music, outdoor play, and prizes and giveaways. Hot dogs, burgers, and chips plus more surprises. Posted by The Bachelorette social club For more information call 913-283-1557. Free all kids welcome

Let Freedom Sing
2026-07-03 18:00 - 21:00 | KS
A patriotic Celebration with family, food & fun. Join us for food trucks, children’s activities, skydivers, parade of nations, KC aerobatics team, concert & fireworks.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 148𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴
2026-07-30 10:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 22:00 | KS
Excitement is building for the 148th Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration

A memorable weekend of reconnecting with family and friends, celebrating our rich heritage, enjoying delicious food, great music, inspiring fellowship, and entertainment for all ages.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Exciting plans are coming together, and there’s so much ahead!

Follow this page and visit our website for the official Homecoming agenda, special announcements, and event details:

www.nicodemushomecoming.org

Come experience one of Kansas’s oldest and most treasured Emancipation celebrations—a tradition bringing generations together for nearly 150 years.

WOO HOO! We can’t wait to welcome you home to Nicodemus!

Wichita Forever Festival
2026-08-22 12:00 - 23:45 | KS
Wichita Forever Festival is a free, citywide music festival celebrating the artists, venues, and communities that make Wichita’s music scene special. On Saturday, August 22, nearly 100 bands and artists will take over 10 venues across the city for a weekend of live music, art, connection, and discovery.

From indie rock and hip-hop to punk, EDM, folk, and everything in between, Wichita Forever is built around one idea: local music deserves to be heard, supported, and celebrated year-round.

This is not a single-site festival. It’s a decentralized network of venues, DIY spaces, artists, and local businesses working together to turn Wichita into a living, breathing music festival for one weekend. All shows are free and open to the public, and every artist is guaranteed payment.

For more information, visit WichitaForeverFest.com

Performances will span ten local venues and DIY spaces: Harvester Arts, Kirby’s Beer Store,Norton’s Brewing Company, Central Standard Brewing, The Furnace, The Backbeat, AmosTattoo, PrimeTime Barbershop, and Chainlink Gallery Place, with a VIP afterparty at Odd FellowHall. A map is available on the official website, with lineup announcements coming soon viasocial media: @WichitaForeverFest on Instagram and @Wichita.Forever.Fest on TikTok.
