Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. The holiday honors the official end of slavery in the United States.

The holiday has long been a cause for celebration in D.C., but now in its third year as a federally recognized holiday, there are even more ways to celebrate Black history in the D.C. region. Here are some of our picks for this weekend:

D.C.

JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY DAY: The National Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting a Juneteenth Community Day. The theme is Senses of Freedom: The Taste, Sound, and Experience of an African American Celebration where visitors can participate in events like exploring the Culinary Garden representing the diaspora, African drumming, and more. Tickets are sold out for activities inside the museum, but outdoor activities don’t require a ticket. (National Museum of African American History and Culture; June 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; FREE)

MISS JUNETEENTH: The Kennedy Center is hosting an outdoor film screening of Miss Juneteenth on the Reach lawn. The drama is about a former beauty queen and single mother who prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant. (The Kennedy Center; June 16, sunset or 8 p.m.; FREE)

CR8TIVE CONTROL: Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center is hosting a Juneteenth fundraiser to support the organization. In addition, their new retail store at Sycamore and Oak on the St. Elizabeths campus is opening, with lots of pieces from local artists. (Old Congress Heights School; June 16, 6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $75)

FREEDOM AND FASHION: As part of the new Sycamore & Oak retail development’s opening weekend, Don’t MuteDC is holding a “conversation and crank” fashion event honoring pioneers of DC Urban Streetwear. There will also be a live performance from Black Alley and TOB alongside The Royal Pocket. (Sycamore & Oak; June 19, 2 p.m.; FREE)

ART MARKET: Metrobar and Artbae are hosting a Juneteenth Chocolate City Pop-Up Art Market and Art Fair. The event will feature local artisans and vendors, go-go music, food trucks, graffiti demonstrations, and signature Chocolate City cocktails. Tickets are free, but donations are also accepted. (metrobar; June 17, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)

SISTERHOOD SUPPER: Women and Girls Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture (WANDA) are kicking off a week of celebration starting with their Sisterhood Supper at the Well in Oxon Run Park. The event will have food, music, gardening tips, and opportunities to share recipes in a community cookbook. The event is only the start of WANDA Week with even more events, such as Foods of Juneteenth, a WANDA Open House, and social media engagement throughout the week. (Various dates and times)

WORKOUT: Looking for a more active way to spend your Juneteenth? FITDC is celebrating Juneteenth in the District with fitness classes, a wellness festival, and vendors in Franklin Park. You can RSVP for their yoga or dance class here. (Franklin Park; June 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; FREE)

FREEDOM DAY CONCERT: The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival’s Freedom Day concert has been moved to the Anthem with headliners Wyclef Jean, Tarrus Riley with Dean  Fraser & Black Soil Band, Patrice Roberts, DJ Ablaze and more. There are still a few tickets left! (The Anthem; June 19, 5:30 p.m.; $65-153)

SOUNDS OF THE CITY: This Juneteenth kickback at the Anacostia Arts Center is hosted by DJ Artis with a Black-owned pop-up shop and a live go-go DJ. (Anacostia Arts Center; June 17, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)

Virginia

FREEDOM MARCH AND UNITY RALLY: The Loudoun Branch of the NAACP is holding a Juneteenth Freedom March and Unity Rally from the Loudoun County Courthouse to the Orion Anderson Lynching Memorial. The march will also feature music from the Crush Funk Band and food from Everything Irie Taste of Jamaica Food Truck. You can RSVP here. (18 E. Market St. ; June 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; FREE)

JUNETEENTH IN FAIRFAX: The City of Fairfax is partnering with Mount Cavalry Baptist Church to celebrate Juneteenth with a formal ceremony, parade, music, dance, sharing African American history and genealogical resources, family activities, and food. The event will start at the Veteran Amphitheater (City Hall) and then move to Mount Cavalry Baptist Church for the rest of the festivities. (10455 Armstrong St., and 4325 Chain Bridge Road., Fairfax; June 17, starts at 10 a.m.; FREE)

ALEXANDRIA ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM: You can get hands-on with the past and celebrate Juneteenth at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. The hands-on activity is paired with the Lee Street Site archaeology site exploring urban archaeology and the experiences of free and enslaved African Americans in Alexandria. (Alexandria Archeology Museum; June 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE)

ARLINGTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM: The Arlington Historical Museum is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration with the Arlington branch of the NAACP and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. Speakers will share history and artifacts, telling the stories of Black community builders in Arlington. (1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, VA; June 16, 7 p.m.-9 p.m; FREE).

Maryland

SCOTLAND JUNETEENTH HERITAGE FESTIVAL: The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival kicks off on June 17 with the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club honoring the Du-Drop Inn — a historic Black nightclub in Montgomery County — and will also feature local artists performing hits from Black artists like Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Ray Charles. The festival continues across the county (and beyond with the Wyclef show in D.C.) all weekend with an interfaith worship service, a day of community service, a 5K Road Race/1-mile Family Walk, an art pavilion, and more. (Various locations; for the jazz show, Bethesda Blues and Jazz, June 17, doors open at 5 p.m., show 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; $60-100)

JOURNEY TO FREEDOM: The Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown is hosting Montgomery County’s 26th Juneteenth: Journey to Freedom Celebration. The event will have dancing, films, art exhibits, paint and sips, book talks, and more. You can get your free tickets here. (Black Rock Arts Center; June 17, 12 p.m.-10 p.m.; FREE)

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FESTIVAL: Prince George’s County is celebrating with its annual Juneteenth festival featuring live entertainment, food, vendors, arts, and history activities — like a genealogy workshop — for all ages. (Watkins Regional Park; June 17, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)

BASKETBALL COMPETITION: Juneteenth is filled with lots of food and history, but add some basketball in the mix, and you’ve turned a good time into a great time. The Prince George’s County Civic African American Community Organization and the Town of Cheverly are hosting a three-on-three basketball competition along with live performances, food, shopping, raffles, and more to celebrate Juneteenth. Basketball teams can register for $50, and general admission is free for spectators (but definitely bring your own lawn chairs). You can get your tickets here. (6401 Forest Road, Cheverly; June 17, starts at 12 p.m.; FREE)