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Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. by traveling back in time with the movie, Our Friend Martin at this celebration. Make a craft to take home, too. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 17, 2025
Come out to U-M Museum of Natural History to meet scientists of color and learn about their research through interactive tabletop activities.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-3 p.m. Jan. 20, 2024
This 40th annual event commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme is “Social Justice Through Inclusion Equity and Diversity.”
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m. Jan. 20, 2025
The theme this year is, “The Strength to Dream.” Families can enjoy an MLK event that features educational workshops and programming, lecture, film and a prayer breakfast.
Event cost: Free with museum admission
Event time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Ages 5-12 are invited to South Branch to hear a story and make a craft to celebrate the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-6:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with student-led discussion and activities, hot chocolate, donuts, cider, entertainment, a march, candlelight and a ceremony.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Participants celebrate MLK Jr.’s birthday at the 31st annual walk at West Bloomfield Middle School. This year’s theme is “Continuing the Dream: Building Bridges of Unity.”
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1:45 p.m. Jan. 19, 2025
Ages 5-12 are invited to North Branch to hear a story and make a craft to celebrate the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
22nd Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally & March at St. Matthew’s-St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church
Kari Zaffarano -
Join the Detroit MLK Committee for the 22nd Annual March and Rally. The event will feature speakers and artists active in the movements.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-4 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a performance by Ypsilanti Youth Choir and a hands-on craft.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-2 p.m. Jan. 20, 2025
Stop in at West Bloomfield Township Public Library to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See the entries from their MLK artwork contest and the winners announced. There will also be a family-friendly activity and light refreshments. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Christina Clark -
Swing by the museum to learn about the contributions Dr. King made to the civil rights movement and other civil rights artifacts, including the Rosa Parks bus. It offers musical performances, an original play, live performances and more.
Event cost: $36/ages 12-plus, $25.50/ages 5-11, free/ages 4 and under; Free museum...