Join the first annual Juneteenth Street Race on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10 AM at the Bartlett Center. This exciting new event celebrates community, history, and friendly competition. Age groups include 11 to 14 and 15 to 18, with divisions for girls and boys. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, light snacks, and a... View Article
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, reflection, and community at the Juneteenth Gala 2026 on Friday, June 19 at 6 PM. This annual event honors the legacy of freedom and resilience through live entertainment, meaningful presentations, and vibrant fellowship. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner featuring baked chicken, slow smoked brisket, golden cornbread,... View Article
Celebrate freedom, heritage, and community at the 2026 Juneteenth Parade in St. Joseph. The parade begins Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 AM, with line-up starting at 9:00 AM at Bode Middle School. The route travels to the Bartlett Center, where the celebration continues. Local businesses, nonprofits, civic leaders, and community members are invited to take... View Article
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at the 2026 Juneteenth Vendor Fair on Saturday, June 20, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Bartlett Center, 409 South 18th Street in St. Joseph, Missouri. This family-friendly event will feature vendors, live entertainment, cultural showcases, and activities for all ages. Whether you are shopping, enjoying great food,... View Article
Join us for Smokin Tunes on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12 PM to 4 PM at St. Joe Harley-Davidson. Enjoy live music from Hammertoe & the Fun Guys, grab some great food from Vogel’s Burgers, Pizza & More, and check out stitching and embroidery services from The Stitching Post No. 75. Come out for... View Article
Celebrate freedom, creativity, and community at the Juneteenth Fashion Show 2026 on Saturday, June 20. This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to model their own clothing and showcase their personal style on the runway. Participants may wear African attire, casual looks, dressy or formal outfits, spring and summer styles, sportswear, or urban fashion.... View Article
Celebrate freedom, family, and fellowship at the annual Juneteenth Picnic on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Bartlett Center in St. Joseph, Missouri. This free, all-ages community event honors emancipation and Black heritage with food, live entertainment, music, and a welcoming afternoon of connection and celebration. Guests can enjoy free... View Article
Take a free guided tour of the historic Missouri Theater and experience its rich history, ornate design, and artwork by Waylande Gregory. Tours begin at 2 PM and 3 PM, with donations accepted for the Friends of the Missouri Theater.
Let your child explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and new ways of seeing art at Kids Summer Art Camp. Inspired by the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art permanent collection, this four-day camp offers hands-on projects for children ages 6 to 13. Sessions are available June 23 through 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Step back in time at the Pony Express Museum for Circle the Wagon, a special photo opportunity featuring a 1900s covered wagon, pioneer props and costumes. Guests are invited to pose with the museum’s newly revealed covered wagon, located outside the Community Room on the west end of the museum. The wagon will be staged... View Article
What can you create with a glue gun and a little imagination? Join InspireU Children’s Discovery Center for Tool Time Friday: Hot Glue Gun Creations on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 4 to 5 PM. Kids will use colorful, glittery hot glue to layer, shape, and design one-of-a-kind art pieces while exploring texture, form, and... View Article
Cafe Acoustic Concert Hall presents The Instamatics live on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7 PM. Join us for the band’s first appearance at Cafe Acoustic and enjoy a fun night of live music in St. Joseph. Reserved seats are limited and available for $20 through Venmo @DGPub-CafeAcousticConcertHall or PayPal at Cafeacousticbar2605@gmail.com.
