Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events in the DMV

The Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington, D.C. (NASA/Bill Ingalls via Wikimedia Commons)

GIVE WARMTH DC: 4th Annual MLK Day of Service

Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Washington, D.C.

Volunteers will assemble resource bags for D.C.’s unhoused population at Vera Cocina & بار. Donations are encouraged.

$58.51; kids free | tinyurl.com/GiveWarmthDC4

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m.-noon | Rockville, MD

A free community event and dialogue at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre focused on racial justice. This year’s theme is “Reclaiming the Dream: Justice, Equity, and Action.”

Free | rockvillemd.gov

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Presents “A Day of Service”

Jan. 19, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Gaithersburg, MD

A ballet performance at the Arts Barn inspired by the writings and speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr.; features an interactive portion for young audience members

$10-$12 | gaithersburgmd.gov/about-us/city-facilities/arts-barn

21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Walk and Parade

Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Washington, D.C.

An annual parade and D.C. tradition held on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE

Free | mlkholidaydc.org

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