Celebrate Juneteenth: Events & Happenings - Greater Somerset County YMCA

Celebrate Juneteenth: Events & Happenings

JUNETEENTH

FREEDOM DAY

Juneteenth honors the day that news of emancipation reached the last group of enslaved people in America: June 19, 1865. On this day, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the commitment to create lasting change together.

 

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress.” Barack Obama

 

BROWSE ALLHAPPENINGS

 

JOIN US…

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18th

UNITY FITNESS WALK

Join us for the Unity Fitness Walk, a community event celebrating Juneteenth through movement, reflection, and togetherness. This walk honors the legacy of freedom and resilience while promoting health, unity, and progress. Location of walk will be emailed after registration by Mason, the trail leader. Free and open to the community.
TIME: 9:15AM
WHERE: SOMERSET HILLS YMCA
WHO: Free and open to the community

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 19th

ARTS & CRAFTS

HILLSBOROUGH YMCA

Members ages 3 – 18 years old can participate in our Juneteenth Arts & Crafts projects held in Kids Corner. Free for members.

TIME: 2PM-6PM
WHERE: HILLSBOROUGH YMCA
WHO: Members are free
REGISTER NOW!

THURSDAY, JUNE 19th

ARTS & CRAFTS

PRINCETON YMCA

Join us in the lower conference room, participants will have the opportunity to create a Juneteenth Wall of Quotes poster that celebrates and uplifts history, freedom and togetherness. Free and open to the community.

TIME: 6PM-7PM
WHERE: PRINCETON YMCA
WHO: Free and open to the community

THURSDAY, JUNE 19th

RHYTHM & SOUL: A JUNETEENTH DANCE EXPERIENCE

Somerset HIlls YMCA

A vibrant celebration of culture, music, and movement in honor of Juneteenth. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to move with purpose, you’ll leave feeling inspired, energized, and connected. $10 for members and non-members.

TIME: 5:30PM – 6:15PM
WHERE: SOMERSET HILLS YMCA
WHO: $10 for members and non-members

SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND

MOTOWN THEMED SPIN CLASS!

Come spin along to the sounds of Motown, the pioneering Black-owned record label! Hear about the Motown story and share in the great music from Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and many more!

TIME: 5:30PM – 6:15PM
WHERE: SOMERSET HILLS YMCA
WHO: Free and open to members

Also Happening…

Various programs durning our before and aftercare at Bridgewater, Plainfield, Franklin, and Somerville YMCA’s, including book readings, arts and crafts, and more!

 

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