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Today: 2025 Local Events Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 20, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Here is our list of local events to help honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday this month! Do you know of an event that should be added to this list? Please submit additions to this free listing here.

Every year Dr. King’s birthday is celebrated as a day of service, and his life and legacy are honored through local events, ceremonies, and planned service projects.

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02 January 2025

“I Have a Dream” Speech Bubbles Project at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)

January 2 (Thursday) 12:00 am - January 31 (Friday) 11:59 pm
Oceanfront Area Library, 700 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23451 United States
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Stop by the children's area and fill out a speech bubble in response of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" Speech. These bubbles will be displayed in the[...]

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“I Have a Dream” Speech Bubbles Project at Oceanfront Area Library (Virginia Beach)
15 January 2025

Welcome Hampton Roads B.A.S.H. – Fashion, Comedy, Talent Show (Hampton)

January 15 (Wednesday) 6:00 pm - January 15 (Wednesday) 11:00 pm
Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666 United States
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Welcome to the Welcome Hampton Roads B.A.S.H. - Fashion, Comedy, Talent Show. Dinner Presentation & Campaign Launch Event! Get ready for a night of entertainment with a purpose of making the[...]

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Welcome Hampton Roads B.A.S.H. – Fashion, Comedy, Talent Show (Hampton)
17 January 2025

The King Project, by Beauty for Ashes (Virginia Beach)

January 17 (Friday) 7:00 pm - January 17 (Friday) 9:00 pm
Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462 United States
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Beauty for Ashes will present The King Project, a dance tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. The performance will be followed by a panel discussion. A Z Ticket Bank FREE[...]

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The King Project, by Beauty for Ashes (Virginia Beach)
19 January 2025

A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. with the VSO (Norfolk)

January 19 (Sunday) 7:00 pm - January 19 (Sunday) 8:30 pm
Harrison Opera House, 160 West Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23510 United States
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Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a powerful concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a beacon of hope and justice. Experience an inspiring evening of music[...]

Free
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A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. with the VSO (Norfolk)
20 January 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2025 #MLK (Hampton)

January 20 (Monday) 12:00 am - January 20 (Monday) 11:59 pm
KUF Marketplace Resource Center, 1819 N. Mallory Street
Hampton, United States
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KUF Marketplace Resource Center is a One Stop Community Ressource Center that addresses individual and family needs so that ALL have the ability to FLOURISH...and, "The Lighthouse Church" is a[...]

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2025 #MLK (Hampton)
20 January 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2025 #MLK (Newport News)

January 20 (Monday) 12:00 am - January 20 (Monday) 11:59 pm
The Lighthouse Church, 604 Hilton Blvd
Newport News, United States
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KUF Marketplace Resource Center is a One Stop Community Ressource Center that addresses individual and family needs so that ALL have the ability to FLOURISH...and, "The Lighthouse Church" is a[...]

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2025 #MLK (Newport News)
20 January 2025

MLK Day of Service on the ERT 2025 (Norfolk)

January 20 (Monday) 10:00 am - January 20 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Elizabeth River Trail, Norfolk, VA United States
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We invite you to join us in commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by making a positive impact in our community. Join us on January 20 for[...]

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MLK Day of Service on the ERT 2025 (Norfolk)
20 January 2025

Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Ceremony & March (Norfolk)

January 20 (Monday) 11:00 am - January 20 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 United States
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Ceremony & March Monday, January 20, 2025 Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during our annual ceremony at the Attucks[...]

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Ceremony & March (Norfolk)
20 January 2025

Open Studio Pop-Up at Outside the Lines Art Studio (Norfolk)

January 20 (Monday) 11:00 am - January 20 (Monday) 4:00 pm
Outside the Lines Art Studio, 617 Colonial Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23507 United States
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No school Monday? Come by between 11:00 and 4:00 for a Pop-Up Open Studio with Ms Melanie! Walk-ins only. No featured project but the Creation Station is looking Wicked and[...]

$13 – $14
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Open Studio Pop-Up at Outside the Lines Art Studio (Norfolk)
20 January 2025

Annual MLK Day ’25 Celebration (Norfolk)

January 20 (Monday) 12:00 pm - January 20 (Monday) 3:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Norfolk, 312 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, United States
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The Metro Ministers' Conference of Virginia Presents its' Annual MLK Day '25 Celebration. Once again it will be at the Historic First Baptist Church, Bute Street, Norfolk, Va. It will[...]

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Annual MLK Day ’25 Celebration (Norfolk)
21 January 2025

A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. with the VSO (Portsmouth)

January 21 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm - January 21 (Tuesday) 8:30 pm
IC Norcom High School, Portsmouth, VA 23704 United States
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Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a powerful concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a beacon of hope and justice. Experience an inspiring evening of music[...]

Free
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A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. with the VSO (Portsmouth)
28 January 2025

40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance (Norfolk)

January 28 (Tuesday) 6:30 pm - January 28 (Tuesday) 8:00 pm
Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529 United States
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Dr. King is a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by[...]

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40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance (Norfolk)
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