The Carolinian is the largest African-American newspaper in North Carolina. Our circulation covers 2/3 of the state, which is the most dense African-American population in NC, and our digital reach is nationwide. In addition to spanning the state, we also span generations of readers. If you are interested in being featured in our event’s calendar, please email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Online Event Advertising”, as well as information about your event and/or an event link. Each event ad cost is approximately $20-$30.

Sister To Sister Alliance: A Juneteenth Celebration

Southeast Raleigh YMCA 1436 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join Sister To Sister Alliance in celebration of Juneteenth at the Southeast Raleigh YMCA! Events include: Outdoor Cardio Dance Class, Health Fair, Vendor Market, Food Trucks, Fun Games, and Live DJ Music.

Free

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration

Hargraves Community Center 216 N Roberson St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s Juneteenth celebration returns to the Hargraves Community Center for a second year, with food, fun, music, and more!

Free

Liberation Station Bookstore: Grand Opening Day 1

Liberation Station Bookstore 208 Fayetteville Street Suite 201, raleigh, NC, United States

Join Liberation Station Bookstore for their ribbon cutting and grand opening.

Free

Raleigh Juneteenth Festival

5857 Barwell Park Dr 5857 Barwell Park Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for the largest Juneteenth Festival in Raleigh! This spectacular three-day event will bring together the community, local businesses, and artists to celebrate freedom, culture, and empowerment.

Free

Capital City Juneteenth Celebration

Dix Park 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join us for the third annual Capital City Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park on Saturday, June 17 from 1-6pm! Entertainment includes live jazz, spirituals, and R&B on the Big Field Main Stage, youth dance performances in the Chapel, and a kids' zone.

Free

Grand Opening Day 2: White Glove Day

Liberation Station Bookstore 208 Fayetteville Street Suite 201, raleigh, NC, United States

Liberation Station Bookstore will be hosting a White Glove Day where children and their parents can see and interact with historical documents.

Free

Liberation Station Bookstore Grand Opening Day 3: Liberation Walk

Liberation Station Bookstore 208 Fayetteville Street Suite 201, raleigh, NC, United States

Join Liberation Station Bookstore for their "Liberation Walk" from the N.C. State capitol to the bookstore with a group of Black equestrians.

Free

PARTY IN THE PARK: CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH

The Experience Center (XPC) 300 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

Get ready to celebrate freedom in a big way at the Research Triangle Park! There’s something for everyone at this event, with lawn games, food trucks, and live music to keep you entertained. But that’s not all – free Icees will be given to the first 30 people to arrive.

Free

Fuquay-Varina M.A.N.iFest – A Juneteenth Celebration

Fuquay-Varina Arts Center 123 East Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC, United States

Manifest Fuquay-Varina is presenting a two-day Juneteenth celebration on June 16 and 19, 2023. The event on June 16 is a free STEM networking event for middle school and high school students, and the event on June 19 is an original ticketed performance. Both events take place at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 East Vance Street, Fuquay Varina, NC.

African American History Walking Tour

Black Main Street Tour 23 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Come learn about the history of the segregated business district and cultural hub for the Black community, known as Black Main Street.

$20

Storytime at Oak View: Juneteenth for Mazie

Historic Oak View County Park 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Learn about the significance of Juneteenth and the celebration of freedom from slavery. We’ll read the children’s book “Juneteenth for Mazie” and visit the tenant house to learn about what freedom meant to the enslaved community at Oak View. Participants will create a take-home reminder by decorating their own Juneteenth flag.

Free

Black Families Meet & Greet Social

NCDSA Training Center 2621 Spring Forest Road, Suite 102, Raleigh, NC, United States

Come join us to meet and get to know the members of the NCDSA Black Families community. Lunch will be served and childcare will be provided for pre-registered guests.

Free