Downtown JC Happenings | June 16 - June 22, 2025
Monday, June 16 at 7 PM, the acclaimed Raleigh Ringers will perform at the C.L. Hoover Opera House. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy dinner downtown beforehand and make a full evening of it. Tickets are available online or at the box office.
JC Main Street Market will host Outdoor Discoveries from 9 AM–1 PM in partnership with the Milford Nature Center, spotlighting Kansas wildlife and outdoor education efforts for Kansas 250.
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. For a small donation, Main Street will place and remove a leased 3x5 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. Sign up now for Flag Day—flags will remain up through July 4!
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
Sunday Concerts at the Opera House: Join the JC Community Band every Sunday in June at 3 PM for free public performances at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.
Summer Youth Programs Begin This Week
-GEM Studios Summer Art Camp launches June 9 with themed weekly sessions like All About Me, Bugs & Animals, and Ocean Week.
-Activated Arts offers six dance classes and four theater workshops, from tap to clowning and creative drama. Click here for more info.
Upcoming Events:
-Chase Holton Live – June 21 | 6 PM at Highwind Brewing Co.
-Movies in the Park – hosted by the Junction City Police Department, will feature Moana 2 on Friday June 20th at 8:45 PM at Heritage Park. Free popcorn and water will be provided.
-Pride Night at D’z Lounge returns this Friday at 8 PM with trivia, karaoke, and more. From June 16–30, 10% of all sales at D’z Lounge will be donated to the JC Animal Shelter.
Freedom Fest is seeking volunteers to help make this year’s celebration a success. Interested individuals can reach out to [email protected] to get connected!
Weekly Specials Around Downtown: Blu Restaurant & Bar: Monday Trivia Night, Taco 'Bout a Tuesday, Wednesday Wing Night, Thirsty Thursday
Highwind Brewing Co.: Tuesday 20% off Military, Teachers & First Responders, Wednesday Trivia | 6:30 PM, Thursday- National Martini Day
GEM Studios is offering fun and creative paint classes this weekend:
-Friday at 6 PM: “Rainbow Lips”
-Saturday at 10 AM: “Kids Firetruck” Registration is available online.
-Saturday at 6 PM: Brushes & Booze: BYOBooze for Dolphin Heart Painting
In celebration of summer and the season of birthdays, Junction City Main Street has launched a new way to support local businesses: Downtown Dollars. These digital gift cards, powered by Yiftee, can be used at participating downtown shops and restaurants. Visit junctioncitymainstreet.org for more details and a list of participating businesses. Finally, we are introducing a Main Street Challenge that invites the community to “Support + Sip” by enjoying one drink downtown. Whether it’s an Italian soda from Frost and Flour, delicious bars drinks or nonalcoholic options from Blu restaurant and Bar, Bella's Italian Restaurant or Negril Caribbean, a craft brew from Highwind Brewing Co, or a coffee or cocktail from D’z Lounge, or something fun and casual from The Sot Karaoke, residents are encouraged to explore something new and support local businesses.
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