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Free Juneteenth Sports

Juneteenth River Boat Tour at Beaubien Woods

June 19 - 20, 2025

Photo credit: iStock/Filo

Location

Beaubien Woods Boat Launch

E. 132nd St., east of S. Greenwood Ave.

Chicago, IL 60827

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Description

Families can paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail at Beaubian Woods Boat Launch. Registration required.

Event cost: Free

Event times: 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday, June 19-20, 2025

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 224-763-4317

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/juneteenth-river-boat-tour/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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