In recognition of the fourth official Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19, the following events are being held throughout the month to recognize and celebrate the holiday in a variety of ways.

Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration featuring The Black Book Expo Organized by: Elegba Folklore Society

Where: The Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

When: Friday, June 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 8, from 2 to 7 p.m.

Cost: $8 to $10, free for children under age 12. Other costs may apply.

Information: efsinc.org

Juneteenth Celebration: Music for Social Well-Being

Organized by: Chesterfield County Public Library

Where: Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd.

When: Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Cost: Free, but registration is required

Information: chesterfield.evanced.info

Juneteenth in the Park

Organized by: Virginia State Parks

Where: Pocahontas State Park at 10301 State Park Road

When: Saturday, June 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m

Cost: Standard parking fees apply.

Information: (804) 796-4255 or Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov

Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration - A Tribute to the Ancestors, Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans

Organized by: Elegba Folklore Society

Where: The Manchester Slave Docks at 1308 Brander St.

When: Sunday, June 9, from 2 to 7 p.m.

Cost: $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors age 65 and older, and children age 12 to 18, free for children under the age of 12.

Information: www.efsinc.org

VOWS 4th Annual Juneteenth Jamboree, 5K & Food Truck Festival in Carytown

Organized by: VOWS Foundation

Where: Carytown at 3320 W. Cary St.

When: Saturday, June 15, 5K Run/Walk - 10 a.m. to noon,

Jamboree - noon to 6 p.m.

Cost: General admission for the Jamboree is free; participation in the 5K costs $30.

Information: vowsfoundation.org

Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration

Organized by: Henrico Recreation & Parks

Where: Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road

When: Saturday, June 15, from 4 to 10 p.m.

Cost: Free

Information: henrico.us/calendar/juneteenth2023

Juneteenth Day Festival

Organized by: Chesterfield Fairgrounds

Where: Chesterfield County Fairgrounds at 10300 Courthouse Road

When: Saturday, June 15, from 3 to 9 p.m.

Cost: Free

Information: chesterfield.gov