The East Bay Regional Park District is celebrating Juneteenth with a Free Park Day on Wednesday, June 19, in recognition of the date when the last of the enslaved Black Americans were notified of their freedom. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally recognized celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The East Bay Regional Park District is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and making the parks and agency more welcoming and reflective of the communities it serves.
Park District fees waived on Juneteenth include parking, dogs, horses, boat launching, and fishing. However, the fee waiver does not apply to swimming, camping, reservable picnic facilities (due to capacity limits), Park District concessions, state fees for fishing licenses, and watercraft inspections for invasive mussels.
Naturalist-led programs are also scheduled for the celebration of Juneteenth on Wednesday, June 19.
In the Juneteenth Celebration Walk enjoy a guided walk in the future Thurgood Marshall Regional Park: Home of the Port Chicago 50. Celebrate stories of Black history, the Civil Rights Movement, and the fight for freedom on this land. Come ready for a mostly paved 1.5-mile hike with views of Mount Diablo. All are welcome. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 10+, registration required.
For the Juneteenth Celebration Hike at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, enjoy a short walk in the marsh to commemorate the contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history, particularly in the realms of science, conservation, and art. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. All are welcome, drop-in event; no registration required.
For more information, visit www.ebparks.org/Juneteenth.
Juneteenth Park District activities
Juneteenth Celebration Walk
Wednesday, June 19
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thurgood Marshall Regional Park
2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland
Wednesday, June 19
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Coyote Hills Regional Park
8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont
Summer Concerts:
Concerts at Alameda County Fair
June 14 – July 7
Wednesday – Sunday (excluding July 4)
7 p.m. Gates open
8 p.m. Concert starts
Tickets: $15 – $45 (purchase on fair website)
Groovin’ at the Grove
Fridays, June 28, July 12 & 26
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Gates open 4 p.m.
June 28: Opening: Fossil; Headliner Evolution The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band
July 12: Opening Sabrosito; Headliner Cisco Kid
July 26 Opening: One More Time; Headliner Tortilla Soup
Shirley Sisk Grove (by NewPark Mall)
39270 Cedar Blvd., Newark
Milpitas Summer Concert Series
Red, White & Boom fireworks and Concert
Thursday, Jul 4
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Milpitas Sports Center
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas
Admission: $6 advance; $8 at the door
Friday, Jul 19
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Jive Machine
Creighton Park
1260 Creighton Ct., Milpitas
Summer Concert Series
Thursdays: June 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
(Parking lots fill up by 5 p.m.)
June 27: Three Queens of Soul (Soul, R&B, Motown)
July 11: Momotombo SF (Latin Rock)
July 18: Wolf Jett (Americana)
July 25: Bombay Disco Co. (Bollywood)
August 1: 925 Band (Party Band)
August 8: You Should Be Dancing (Bee Gees Tribute)
Central Park Performance Pavilion
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
Summer Concert Series
Fridays, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
June 28: The Cheeseballs (Funk, Soul, R&B)
July 26: Neon Velvet (70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary hits)
August 23: East Bay Mudd (Classic Soul, R&B)
September 27: Foreverland (Michael Jackson Tribute)
The Block Plaza (near Koja Kitchen)
43806 Pacific Commons Blvd., Fremont
Niles Concerts on the Plaza
Saturdays: Jul 13, Aug 10, Sept 14
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bands TBA
Niles Town Plaza
37482 Niles Blvd., Fremont
www.niles.org
Summer Food Trucks
Special events:
Dale Hardware 110th Anniversary Block Party
Saturday, June 29
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dale Hardware
3700 Thornton Ave., Fremont
San Leandro Artisan Market
Saturday, July 13
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
222 Davis St., San Leandro
Castro Valley Pride
Saturday, July 20
12 noon – 5 p.m.
Castro Valley High School Tennis Courts
19221 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley
San Leandro Comedy in the Plaza
Saturday, July 20
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro
Ongoing:
Niles Street Eats
Wednesdays
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Niles Town Plaza
37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont
City of Fremont Concert Series
Thursdays: June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Central Park
40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont
Fremont Street Eats
Fridays
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Downtown Event Center
3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont
Ohlone College Flea Market
Second Saturdays
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
Summer Outdoor Movie Nights
Movies on the Lawn
June 14 – July 7
Wednesday – Sunday
6 p.m.
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Gates 8 & 12 off Valley Ave., Pleasanton
With Fair admission
Aloha Movies
8 p.m.
July 12: Little Mermaid
August 2: Moana
Kennedy Community Park
1333 Decoto Rd., Union City
Friday, June 28
The Sandlot
Milpitas Sports Center
1325 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas
At Independence Day Pool Party
cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com
Admission: $6 per person
Friday, July 26
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Delano Manongs Park
1650 McCandless Dr., Milpitas
Friday, August 9
The Mighty Ducks
Dixon Landing Park
Milmont Dr. & Jurgens Dr.
Other than June 28, admission is free; purchase reserved seating for up to six people for $12 on cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com.
Movies Under the Stars at the Smith Center
7 p.m. Vendors, food & fun
8:15 p.m. Movie starts
Wednesday, July 17
Encanto
(Face painting)
Friday, August 9
Grease Sing-a-Long
(Classic cars show)
Friday, September 6
Wonka
(Contest: Find a golden ticket)
Smith Center at Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont
(510) 659-6031
$5 per person; $25 movie pass for four ($30 at the door)
