I AM Academy is proud to host several events leading up to our annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. These events are open to the community, and we would love to celebrate with you.

📚 Kids Storytime

Wednesday, June 17
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Holland Farmers Market
150 W. 8th Street, Holland

Bring your little ones for a morning of stories, songs, activities, and fun! Designed for children ages 2 and up, this event celebrates literacy, culture, and community.

🎓 Youth Celebration

Thursday, June 19
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
I AM Academy
57 W. 10th Street, Holland, MI 49423

Join us as we honor graduating seniors, scholarship recipients, and student leaders from across our community. The evening will feature student speeches, awards, inspiring stories, and a celebration of the bright future being shaped by our young people.

✨ Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Saturday, June 20
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kollen Park
240 Kollen Park Drive, Holland

Our annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival is back and bigger than ever! Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, local businesses, community organizations, inflatables, activities for all ages, and opportunities to learn about and celebrate the significance of Juneteenth.

This festival is free and open to everyone.

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and serves as a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and hope. We invite the entire community to come together as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.