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Come out to Detroit Public Library, Jefferson Branch to take part in a Martin Luther King Jr. themed scavenger hunt. Locate pictures of events in his life listed on the sheet to earn a prize. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-5 p.m. Jan. 21-25, 2024
Come out to Detroit Public Library, Jefferson Branch to heara story about Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and complete a craft.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6:30-7 p.m. Jan. 15, 2025
Celebrate MLK Day at Clinton-Macomb Public Library – South Branch in Clinton Township
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Ages 3-12 are invited to South Branch to hear a story and make a craft to celebrate the life and contributions of MLK Jr.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2024
Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a community celebration at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill. Pre-event features light refreshments and viewing of P-CCS student art. The main stage event will include P-CCS student presentations, as well as a special performance by the Stan...
Come out to the Ark to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with musical partners, Robert Jones and Matt Watroba.
Event cost: $20/general admission, $10/students
Event time: 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 16, 2023
Ages 3-12 are invited to North Branch to hear a story and make a craft to celebrate the life and contributions of MLK Jr.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 15, 2024
Join Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. as he hosts "Let Freedom Ring," a free public event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4 p.m. Jan. 16, 2023
Enjoy the 25th annual MLK Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast at Thurston High School. They will be accepting donations for personal care items.
Event cost: $10/person
Event time: 7 a.m. Jan. 16, 2023
21st Annual Detroit MLK Day Rally & March at St. Matthew’s-St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Detroit
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Join the Detroit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Committee for the 21st Annual March and Rally. The event will feature speakers and artists active in the movements.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-3 p.m. Jan. 15, 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Ypsilanti District Library-Superior in Ypsilanti
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a performance by Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit at Ypsilanti District Library-Superior.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 15, 2024
Help sew fleece hats to give to Hope Clinic and Demonic. Donate trail size hygiene products to give away, as well.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 16, 2023
Storyteller Gwendolyn Lewis as Coretta Scott King at the Chelsea District Library in Chelsea
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Celebrate MLK Day and learn more about the Civil Rights Movement from the perspective of Dr. King’s wife, Coretta Scott King.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Jan. 16, 2023