Martin Luther King Day events in the region
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events in the area
Below are some local and regional events being held for Martin Luther King Day on January 15, 2024.
1. National Park Service Offer Free Admission in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday on Mon., Jan. 15
In honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites will have free admission for everyone on Monday, January 15, 2024, as the first fee free day of the year. Commemorated on the third Monday of January, it is also a day of service when hundreds of volunteers participate in service projects at parks across the country. Find volunteer opportunities inspired by a day of service or attend a ranger program to learn more about the history of Dr. King and the pursuit of civil rights in America. Visit the special MLK page on National Parks website.
Locally:
- Yorktown Battlefield – No entrance pass required for Yorktown Battlefield on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- The NPS section of Historic Jamestowne – The NPS section of Historic Jamestowne is FREE, as they commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Two tickets are now required to enter Historic Jamestown. The National Park Service ticket will be FREE on Monday, and includes the Glass House, and everything left of the Footbridge including New Town and Angela site.
Jamestown Rediscovery ticket is still $15/adults, $5 for kids and includes entry to Archaeology, Jamestown Fort, Memorial Church and walking tours. See this map for the NPS and Jamestown Rediscovery sections.
2. Winter Blues Jazz Festival MLK Tribute, Monday January 15, 2024 at 10 am
Free Festival Closing – Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. at 10 am at The Alumni House, William & Mary. Free and open to the public. Reserve your ticket here
3. Martin Luther King Day Pollinator Garden Refresh at York River State Park from 9 am – 4 pm
Butterflies are a symbol of hope. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a champion of hope for brotherhood. On his birthday, let’s work together to restore our butterfly gardens. This past season, we saw many Tiger Swallowtails (our state insect) and many other species, including the rare Pipevine Swallowtail. By giving time to this project, you can promote beauty and fellowship for the New Year. If you would like to sign up and help, please contact out Volunteer Coordinator, Jessica German at jessica.german@dcr.virginia.gov.
3. The Urban League of Hampton Roads 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Event, Monday, January 15 at 8 am
The Urban League of Hampton Roads 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Event is being held virtually on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 8 AM. Presented by Dollar Tree, join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognize dedicated leaders in our community. More info
4. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Service Project at IKEA, Norfolk – Monday, January 15 at 10 am
For the second year for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, IKEA Norfolk is partnering with Moms on a Mission to make a difference in Hampton Roads, and you can help! IKEA will provide items for children to select and pack into a bag to donate to Moms on a Mission. Children can also make a card to go in the bag. Moms on a Mission will use the items for their Welcome Home backpacks, which they give to children of families transitioning out of homelessness. This activity is designed for children ages 5 and up. Space is limited and registration is required. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was designated as a National Day of Service in 1994 to encourage everyone to make a difference to improve their communities. Registration required here
5. Day of Service Food Drive, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Monday, January 15 from 9 am to 1 pm
Drive up and drop off non-perishable food or make a monetary donation to support families in need. The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank (2401 Aluminum Ave, Hampton, VA) experiences a decline in donations after the holidays. Your contributions will help the agency meet the demand as many people struggle to put nutritious food on the table due to higher prices and supply chain issues.. More info
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