MLK Day 2025
MLK Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and serves to encourage all to volunteer and serve others. Together we can strengthen our communities and move closer to Dr. King's vision of unity. Please use these tools and resources to engage throughout the week of January 12 - 20 to make a difference in the ways you find most impactful.
Highlighted Activities
2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Monday, January 20 | 8:00 am - 9:30 am
The theme for the 35th anniversary of the Dr. King Holiday Breakfast is: ONE PEOPLE. As we look back and celebrate thirty-five years of coming together as a community to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reaffirm our goal of inspiring and serving our Twin Cities community.
2025 MLK Day Service Project!
Monday, January 20 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am
MLK Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and serves to encourage all to volunteer and serve others. Make a difference on this powerful day by joining other community members in volunteerism. Your involvement will contribute to meaningful change and promote the values of service and compassion. This event is free but with limited capacity.
Sorry. We've reached capacity for this event.
Book Drive
Gift a book! Books are an essential tool for supporting growing brains. Sharing story time is a proven way to strengthen the parent-child bond, build literacy skills, and expose children to new cultures, people, and ideas. Books can be dropped off at collections bins at the MLK Holiday Breakfast or MLK Day Service Project. Direct shipment is available when you buy a book off Way to Grow's wishlist!
Other Community Events:
For more ways to commemorate the MLK Holiday, check out these events across the Twin Cities.
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East Phillips Park, 2399 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Children ages 5-17 are invited color inspiring words from Martin Luther King to make a vibrant tribute in advance of the Holiday. January 13, 2025. FREE. 6:30-7:30pm. Limited openings. Register Early.
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Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55455
This event is free of charge, and tickets are not required. Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3 pm.
Sponsored by the Office for Equity and Diversity and the School of Music. Remembering Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dr. Reginald Buckner.
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Powderhorn Recreation Center, 3400 15th Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55407
Powderhorn neighborhood’s annual family-friendly, 2-hour artist showcase featuring storytellers, visual artists and performing artists, art activities, lunch and giveaways. January 20, 2025; FREE event. 10am-2pm.
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
The annual presentation of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Living the Dream award. January 20, 2025; Time TBA, FREE.
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Sibley Park, 1900 40th St. East, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Drop-in to Sibley Rec Center and contribute to a collective masterpiece by coloring pieces of art to add to a commemorative board dedicated to Dr. King’s vision of a harmonious and inclusive society. All Ages. FREE. January 20, 2025; 1pm-4:30pm.
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Matthews Park, 2318 29th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Kids ages 5-16 can learn to tell their own stories – like Martin Luther King, Jr. FREE. January 20, 2025; 2-3pm. Unlimited Openings.
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Two Rivers High School South Gym at 1897 Delaware Ave, Mendota Heights, MN 55118
This event is free and open to the public. Volunteers can help build bookshelves for Bridging, assemble care packages for Ronald McDonald House, make doy toys out of old t-shirts, decorate rocks for kindness, create paper flowers to decorate a senior living center, write letters for the Letters of Love organization, make tie blankets for Neighbors, Inc. January 20th from 11:00 am to 1pm. No pre-registration or sign up is required. All are welcome!
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1605 County Road 101 N, Plymouth MN 55447
Spend your MLK National Day of Service with IOCP helping strengthen our community by meeting basic needs and equipping individuals and families for ongoing stability.
Volunteers will help in the Resale Select store behind the scenes helping to sort through and find treasures we will put on our shelves. Volunteers will be on their feet for most of the shift so please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
