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 20, 2025.

1. National Park Service Offer Free Admission in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday on Mon., Jan. 20

In honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites will have free admission for everyone on Monday, January 20, 2025, 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. The Urban League of Hampton Roads 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Event, Thursday, January 16 at 7 pm

The Urban League of Hampton Roads Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Event is being held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7 pm. 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

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