Juneteenth at Wave Hill

Thu Jun 12, 2025
4:30pm to 8:00pm ET
Age: 4 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Wave Hill
718-549-3200, x251
West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY,
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Celebrate Juneteenth and honor Black history, achievement, and resilience with an evening of performances, artmaking, and more. Picnic on the Great Lawn and enjoy a tasty treat of specialty ice cream while supplies last, courtesy of Only Rare NYC. 

Decorate colorful plant pots inspired by stories of hope and liberation. The celebration culminates with engaging musical and dance performances that highlight the Black experience in the United States.

4:30pm - 6:30pm: Tree Pendant Painting Station
5:30pm: Dance workshop by Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet
6:30pm: Performance by students from PS70 in the Bronx
7pm: Performance by Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet

Picnicking permitted all evening on the Great Lawn. Bring your own or purchase specialty menu items from the Café, including kids meal options.

Register for free tickets online in advance.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.