Main Street Monday | Downtown JC Happenings | June 30 – July 6, 2025
Freedom Fest 2025 is running from July 2nd-6th! This annual Independence Day tradition brings families, friends, and neighbors together for a full day of fun—featuring live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, carnival rides and games, and, of course, a spectacular fireworks display. Click here to see the full list of activities.
Freedom on Wheels is happening Saturday, July 5th from 9:30 to 11AM at the Junction City Main Street Market! Come on out to North Washington Street on July 5 (9:30am–11am) for a fun ride down Main Street! This event is open to all non-motorized wheeled vehicles, including bicycles, tricycles, scooters, strollers, skates, wheelchairs, and wagons.
Helmets are highly recommended for all participants, and thanks to the generous contribution of Heath Welch at State Farm Insurance, some new helmets will be provided for free!
This year, don’t forget to wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet—we’re turning up the summer fun with sprinklers for kids to run through! Plus, stop by our vehicle decorating station to deck out your ride in red, white, and blue before you roll down the street in style. Heart Breakers Beauty Parlor will also have temporary tattoos for kids!
DID SOMEONE SAY FREE FREEDOM FEST CARNIVAL BRACELETS?! Thanks to the heartfelt support of the Fraternal Orders of the Eagles in Junction City, Freedom Fest carnival wristbands will be given away through a drawing. Come to the info booth, fill out a free drawing entry ticket (one per child) and enter into a drawing to win a free carnival wristband!
Bring the whole family and celebrate freedom with a splash of fun and creativity
Flags of Geary County: “Proudly United, Community Ignited”
Junction City Main Street invites you to take part in the Flag Project supporting multiple local organizations and downtown revitalization. For a small donation, Main Street will place and remove a leased 3×5 ft U.S. flag on a 10 ft pole in front of your home or business on six major holidays throughout the year. Flags will not be displayed in the event of rain.
Kids Day at the Geary Community Farmers Market
Every Thursday, June-July | 4–7 PM
Make Thursday evenings a family tradition.
- Free “Market Money” for kids to buy fruits and veggies
- Weekly activities: seed planting, games, cooking demos, and scavenger hunts
- No sign-up needed—stop by the info booth to join in
- Meet local farmers and enjoy the freshest produce
Summer Youth Programs
- GEM Studios Summer Art Camp launched June 9 with themed weekly sessions like All About Me, Bugs & Animals, and Ocean Week. No classes this week for 4th of July, but will resume next week! Sign-up now!
- Activated Arts offers six dance classes and four theater workshops, from tap to clowning and creative drama. Click here for more info.
The Junction City Arts Council is hosting two Mini Summer Camps:
- July 14–15 for K–2nd grade
- July 16–17 for 3rd–5th grade
Spots are limited, so sign your kids up now and get those creative juices flowing!
Upcoming Events:
- Movies in the Park – hosted by the Junction City Police Department, will feature Sonic 3 on Friday, July 18th at 8:45 PM at Heritage Park. Free popcorn and water will be provided.
GEM Studios is offering fun and creative paint classes this weekend:
- Kids Hot Dog and Burger: Saturday, July 5th at 10AM
While you’re enjoying all the excitement of the carnival, don’t forget to take a stroll through our beautiful downtown! Many of our small businesses will be open and ready to welcome you with great finds, friendly faces, and a little extra charm. Your support- whether it’s grabbing a coffee, picking up a gift, or just stopping in to say hello—goes a long way in helping our local shops thrive during busy event weekends. Let’s keep the fun going by showing love to the heart of our community!
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