United Way of Greater Triangle is celebrating MLK Day in 2025 with a day of service. The event takes place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Boys and Girls Club of Wake County's Teen Center, 721 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC. This is a youth-driven experience that will center the voices of today’s young people in conversations around community service, life transitions, … [Read more...] about MLK Day with United Way of the Greater Triangle: Day of Service
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Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — film, performances, community service, more…
Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will include storytelling, film, community service and more. Please visit the Dreamfest website for links to sign up for the various events. All descriptions on this page are from the Dreamfest website. In … [Read more...] about Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — film, performances, community service, more…
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 16-19
The Town of Apex is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from January 16 to 19, 2026. All of these events are free and for all ages. Black Authors Exhibit On Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the Black Authors Exhibit will take place at Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Join community members to meet and hear from Black authors, who … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 16-19
MLK Day service opportunities with Activate Good’s Dignity Week
Activate Good has amplified MLK Day's calls to service into a week-long event, Dignity Week. Participants have opportunities to honor Dr. King's legacy by addressing needs in the Triangle's most underserved neighborhoods from January 16 to 24, 2026. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Some volunteer opportunities are appropriate for families. Volunteer opportunities include: … [Read more...] about MLK Day service opportunities with Activate Good’s Dignity Week
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Projects with Keep Durham Beautiful
Keep Durham Beautiful and its partners are helping to beautiful Durham in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There will be several service projects that you can participate in on MLK Day and throughout the week. Keep Durham Beautiful will provide all the tools for the projects. KDB and/or partner staff will meet volunteers at each location. Learn about the … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Projects with Keep Durham Beautiful
MLK Jr. Week of Celebration at UNC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting several events in 2024 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. MLK Jr. Community CelebrationSunday, January 14, 20246 to 8 p.m.The Friday Center100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NCFree Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with coffee and dessert. The MLK Jr. Community Celebration features a keynote speaker, entertainment, the MLK/Edith Wiggins … [Read more...] about MLK Jr. Week of Celebration at UNC
MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
The Durham City Works Union chapter of UE Local 150 is organizing a march on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024. The march is a continuation of Dr. King's work to gain fair pay for workers. He was assassinated while standing with striking sanitation works in Memphis. The schedule for the march: There will also be a kid zone and sign-making station at CCB Plaza, where … [Read more...] about MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
North Carolina Museum Art: Film and Lecture for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is showing a film and presenting a lecture for Martin Luther King Day. Both are free, but require registration. Follow the links to register. MLK/FBISaturday, January 13, 202410:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.East Building, SECU Auditorium MLK/FBI is the first film to uncover the extent of the FBI’s surveillance and … [Read more...] about North Carolina Museum Art: Film and Lecture for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Car Parade and Commemoration Service
The Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration includes a car parade and a commemorative program, both on Monday, January 16th, 2023. Details are being announced on the No. Orange Dr. MLK, Jr. Commemoration, NC Facebook group. Phase I of the automobile parade starts at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, 4024 US-70, Efland. Participants will assemble at 8:15 a.m. Phase II of the … [Read more...] about Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Car Parade and Commemoration Service
Free concert by NC Chamber Music Institute to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Faculty from the NC Chamber Music Institute will present a free concert Monday January 20th, 2019, celebrating the birthday of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, Raleigh. Dr. Timothy Holley, cellist and associate professor of music at NC Central University, is curating the program, which will include works by composers … [Read more...] about Free concert by NC Chamber Music Institute to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
