From volunteer events to parades, there are several events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Greater Houston area. Events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.
MLK I Have a Dream Day
Attendees are invited to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at Tracy Gee Community Center with a day of reflection, creativity and community. The event will feature crafts, cooperative games and a civil rights-themed film.
30TH Annual MLK Day CelebrationChildren’s Museum Houston is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. event to celebrate with music, art, storytelling and hands-on activities.
- Jan. 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $17.95-$19.95 (regular admission)
- Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston
- www.cmhouston.org
Martin Luther King Jr.'s BirthdaySpring Interfaith is hosting its 41st annual celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday.
MLK Tribute ConcertThe Christ Church Cathedral is holding its 42nd annual MLK Tribute Concert featuring social justice, classical, gospel and pop music.
Martin Luther King Jr. DayThe Woodlands Methodist Church is holding its 37th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day with performances and guest speakers who highlight the importance of service and inclusion.
MLK Day of ServiceDuring the MLK Day of Service Hope Farms event, volunteers will be able to help with winter cleanup and garden bed preparation, tree planting, landscape renewal, spring flower planting and other light contribution projects.
Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer eventJesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center invites the community to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a volunteer event where attendees can volunteer to clean up litter, remove invasive plant species and plant native seeds in the pocket prairies.
MLK Unity ParadeThe Black Heritage Society is joining the MLK Grande Parade to honor Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy.
MLK LonestarThe Lone Star Community Center is holding an event to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
