Veterans Day Cookout

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-07:00

Afri-Soul Education Center | Phoenix

Be Great & Create
Publisher/HostBe Great & Create
Veterans Day Cookout
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Join us November 8th, 2025, as we honor our Veterans with culture, creativity, and community! We'll have Food, Music, Art, and Family Fun
About this Event

The Veterans Day Cookout is more than just a good time — it’s a cultural moment in the making.

Join us for a family-friendly event in Downtown Phoenix, led by a Veteran-Owned nonprofit focused on art, community, and education.

Expect a full day of live music, delicious food, wellness experiences, and interactive fun — all built to honor those who’ve served while uplifting the next generation. From massages to music, chalk art to cornhole,and much more! This event is a reflection of Phoenix’s heart and soul.



🍽️ About This Event

On Saturday, November 9, 2025, the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Cookout will bring live music, wellness, food, art, and community together at the Afri‑Soul Education Center in Downtown Phoenix from 10AM–4PM.

This event is hosted by Be Great & Create, a Veteran-owned nonprofit committed to uplifting communities through art, culture, wellness, and education.



🎉 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

🎧 Live DJs + Music Performances
🍔 Food Trucks
💆 Free Chair Massages
🎨 Sidewalk Chalk Art + Kids’ Activities
🎤 Guest Speakers
🎟️ Raffles + Giveaways
📚 Resource Booth + Local Vendors
🧘 Breathwork + Healing Activities
👕 Merch + T-Shirts at Will Call
🎯 Games + Family Fun All Day



📍 LOCATION

Afri‑Soul Education Center
1145 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034


Located in the heart of Phoenix’s historic Eastlake Park neighborhood and home to Grassrootz Bookstore, the city’s only Black-owned bookstore.



💵 ADMISSION

Free Entry – Everyone is welcome!


🎟 Optional VIP & Community Supporter Packages available
(Includes wristbands, t-shirts, raffle tickets, and more)

Food and drink will be available for purchase from on-site vendors.



GOOD TO KNOW
  • All ages welcome 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
  • Free parking nearby
  • This is a community-first, family-friendly, culture-powered space



❤️ WHY IT MATTERS

Proceeds help fund programs that serve Veterans, youth, and underserved communities through creativity, healing, and connection. Your presence and support fuel something bigger than the event itself — we’re building something special


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Afri-Soul Education Center, 1145 East Washington Street, Phoenix, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 55.20

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