List: Events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Columbus
Jan 18, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, and several events throughout central Ohio are honoring King with keynote speeches, marches, service projects and more. Find an event near you below.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Whitehall Community Park YMCA, from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The City of Whitehall invites the community to its annual event. the theme, “Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community,” is inspired by King’s groundbreaking book. Hear from keynote speakers while honoring King's legacy of service.
34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning
Capital University, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Capital University is hosting its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning. This year's theme, "Legacy of Courage: Celebrating the Voice that Inspired Change," invites students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community to honor King's work. Activities are planned throughout the day.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in Worthington
Worthington United Methodist Church, 11 a.m.
Enjoy musical performances from Capriccio Columbus and Urban Strings Columbus, as well as keynote speakers honoring King. Attendees are also asked to bring canned food items that will be donated to the Worthington Resource Pantry as a tribute to King's commitment to helping others.
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5th Annual MLK March in Linden
1555 E. Hudson St., from noon to 2 p.m.
The annual march honoring King will step off at Good Shepherd Baptist on E. Hudson Street, meeting at 11 a.m. The march ends at Point of Pride Corner (Cleveland and 11th Avenue.)
MLK Open House
Ohio History Center, from noon to 4 p.m.
Join NBC4 and the King Arts Complex in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual MLK Open House. The event is free and open to everyone. Enjoy live performances, engaging art exhibits and family-friendly activities.
City of Columbus MLK Jr. March and Program celebration
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long Street
The annual event will celebrate the life and legacy of King. A march kickoff program in front of theatre starts at 3:30 p.m. Theatre doors open at 4:30 p.m. offering live performances from saxophonist Eddie Bayard, Dance Elite Performance Academy, winners of the MLK Youth Oratorical Contest, the African American Voices Gospel Choir and Ladies of the Lincoln singers and more.