Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, which happens to also be the same day as Inauguration Day.
The federal holiday honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who was born Jan. 15, 1929, is typically marked with opportunities for people to serve and give back to their communities in the D.C. area.
Here are some local celebrations and volunteers events.
Virginia
In Loudoun County, will be held Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Loudoun County Courthouse lawn at 18 E. Market St. in Leesburg. Events include a food drive, a children鈥檚 corner, speakers, music, performances and more. The march begins at 10 a.m.
Also in聽Loudoun County,聽join the Hanson Park Nature Center for a day of civil service. There will be volunteer opportunities for all ages from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteer projects include trail maintenance, disc golf course maintenance, invasive wineberry root removal, trash pickup, inventory organization, and garden prep. Register
In Fairfax County, celebrate the day at Frying Pan Farm Park from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Visitor Center at 2709 West Ox Road in Herndon. Visit the different stations to learn about the Civil Rights Movement, participate in a community service project and reflect on the power of community organization.
Also in Fairfax County, ITC Federal is sponsoring a about understanding the role of a volunteer and the toll it can have on people’s mental health. There is also a family-friendly, in-person at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church. There will be service projects that benefit several local nonprofit organizations for children aged 5-18.
In Arlington County, the was canceled Sunday due to wintry weather.
Maryland
In Germantown, the legacy with a day of art, music, discussion, a free film festival, record store pop-up and workshops Saturday. The event is free but some performances are ticketed with a price or registration is required.
In Wheaton, Montgomery Parks are holding a Weekend of Service including invasive plant removals and trash cleanups as part of their beautifying parks program. The “Weed Warrior” workdays from Friday to Saturday, Jan, 25, allow residents to remove non-native, invasive plants from local parks. Parks cleanups 鈥� from Saturday to Monday 鈥� will target trash in local parks and streams.
In Largo, and Prince George’s County Councilwoman Wala Blegay will honor the life and legacy of King on Monday by rallying support for those battling sickle cell disease. Attendees can donate supplies or volunteer to organize care kits, including toiletries and products tailored to meet the unique needs of Black patients.
At visitors can celebrate King’s legacy by learning about local Black history through special exhibits, create crafts, join a guided tour or read from a curated selection of books. Tickets cost $7 but are free to museum members and children under 7. Registration is recommended but not required.
D.C.
The will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The march kicks off at 10 a.m. in three separate locations in Downtown D.C. 鈥� Farragut Square, McPherson Square and Franklin Park. The march will culminate at the Lincoln Memorial where the organizers will host a rally and People鈥檚 Fair.
The annual聽will be held Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is indoors this year and will be held at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast. Participants will march into the arena from Cypress Street, leading into activities, including parade performances, student essay competition awards, a health and wellness fair, free groceries and more.
On Sunday night, the Kennedy Center and Georgetown University will host a free musical tribute to King鈥檚 legacy, called The annual program is hosted by Broadway actor Taye Diggs and will feature musical performances from artists including Christopher Jackson, Esperanza Spalding, Chelsea Green and Virginia-native Lew Sid. Tickets are free and part of a giveaway starting at 5:30 p.m.
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