Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with Inspiring Events for Families in the Bay Area

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day serves not only as a moment to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. King, but also as an opportunity for families throughout the Bay Area to unite, learn, and promote the values of love, equality, and justice. Thankfully, a variety of engaging events are taking place in across the Bay Area, providing inspiring experiences for families of all ages. Here are some highlighted Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events occurring in the Bay Area:

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MLK Service and Volunteer Program
Jan 13
MLK Service and Volunteer Program

NorcalMLK has volunteer opportunities throughout the year, and we're a great place for service. Let us know your areas of focus, availability and any other information you wish to provide, and we will keep you informed of the NorcalMLK volunteer opportunities that fit your criteria.

MLK Noontime Concerts
Jan 14
MLK Noontime Concerts

The NorcalMLK Foundation is proud to announce an inspiring partnership with Noontime Concerts (NTC), aligning our shared values of social justice and the transformative power of the arts.

King & Faith Series
Jan 15
King & Faith Series

2025 represents our tenth annual King & Faith series that presents contemporary contemplation of Dr. King, his message, and his legacy.

SIDGE Symposium
Jan 16
SIDGE Symposium

The SIDGE Center focuses on disrupting the way we think about AI and innovation through investigation, training, and investment to make human wellbeing, equity, and a healthy world the center of all advanced technologies.

Lift Every Voice at SFJAZZ
Jan 17
Lift Every Voice at SFJAZZ

“Lift Every Voice” is a series of live concerts that celebrates Black music rooted in traditions such as gospel, blues and jazz.

MLK Weekend of Service
Jan 17
MLK Weekend of Service

Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Day of Service Planting with Our City Forest
Jan 18
MLK Day of Service Planting with Our City Forest

On the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend we celebrate the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy with a national day of service.

Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival
Jan 18
Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival

The BCAF Expo in San Francisco is a vibrant showcase of the rich and diverse talents of Black and Brown creators in the comic arts and popular visual culture. This dynamic event offers a wide range of activities to celebrate and promote their contributions.

MLK Liberation Film Screenings
Jan 18
MLK Liberation Film Screenings

The NorcalMLK Foundation's Liberation Film Festival (LFF), in collaboration with California Newsreel, is a dynamic showcase of human interest documentaries and short features meticulously curated to ignite meaningful civic and social justice engagement. Embedded within the annual MLK celebrations, this festival serves as a powerful platform for education and inspiration.

In the Name of Love: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 18
In the Name of Love: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For 2025 In the Name of Love will honor the vision and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., through the music of Aretha Franklin. The Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award will be presented at this Tribute, giving recognition to those who serve Oakland with unrelenting leadership and dedication to improving the lives of East Bay citizens.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Mitzvah Day
Jan 19
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Mitzvah Day

Join us on Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20 for two days of service. Bring your friends and family to work together on various fun and meaningful projects to bring to life Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s inspirational legacy of community service, justice and equality for all.

King and Faith Forum
Jan 19
King and Faith Forum

The 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Forum will feature leading theologians in a conversation on 'Where We Go From Here'.

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Jan 20
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

In honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites will waive entrance fees for everyone on January 20, 2025, as the first fee free day of the year.

Martin Luther King Jr Service Day
Jan 20
Martin Luther King Jr Service Day

Come celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's legacy by joining us for a day of service and community building!

Higher Ground MLK Jr. Day of Service
Jan 20
Higher Ground MLK Jr. Day of Service

Come celebrate Martin Luther King Jr's legacy by joining us for a day of service and community building!

MLK Jr. Day of Service at Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
Jan 20
MLK Jr. Day of Service at Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

Volunteer with the Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Program Volunteers to clean up litter and help beautify the park!

MLK Commemorative Transportation
Jan 20
MLK Commemorative Transportation

Take the Caltrain NorcalMLK Celebration Train to MLK Celebration Events in San Francisco on Monday, January 20, and honor the life Dr. King.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the Richmond Greenway
Jan 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the Richmond Greenway

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with us on the Richmond Greenway - join us for a day of community, reflection, and honoring his legacy!

The Cleanup of a New Generation!
Jan 20
The Cleanup of a New Generation!

Come help us clean the Coyote Creek and Trail on MLK Day!

El Cerrito Parade and Rally
Jan 20
El Cerrito Parade and Rally

Join the Parade

MLK Day Volunteer Service Event
Jan 20
MLK Day Volunteer Service Event

Help San Mateo County Parks Restore Habitat of MLK Day Of Service

MLK March
Jan 20
MLK March

Thousands honor the Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama marches and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by experiencing the MLK2025 commemorative march/parade from San Francisco's Caltrain Station to Yerba Buena Gardens.

Be #OaktownPROUD for Oakland's MLK
Jan 20
Be #OaktownPROUD for Oakland's MLK

Sign up for volunteer projects focused on sustainability, cleanup efforts, and environmental preservation across Oakland. Whether you are planting trees, picking up litter, or helping beautify your neighborhood, your efforts will leave a lasting mark on our city and inspire others to continue caring for our planet.

MLK Jr. National Day of Service volunteering at MoAD
Jan 20
MLK Jr. National Day of Service volunteering at MoAD

MoAD will celebrate the national observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service, providing FREE admission to the museum and programs throughout the day.

Health & Wellness Festival
Jan 20
Health & Wellness Festival

The MLK2025 Health & Wellness Festival celebrates its fifteenth year of service to the community.

MLK Music Festival
Jan 20
MLK Music Festival

The MLK2025 Music Festival celebrates its fourteenth year, featuring Grammy Award-winning artists and performers on the Esplanade Stage at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens.

These events provide a variety of enriching experiences for families in the Bay Area to recognize and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. By engaging in these activities, families can pay tribute to Dr. King's legacy while deepening their understanding of his message and encouraging unity and equality in their communities.