Honor his legacy and celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream for a better America with one of these 11 events around Baltimore between Thursday, January 16th and Monday, January 20th, 2020. Be sure to follow each link for the necessary details.
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A Reading & Discussion in Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Where: Walters Art Museum – 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore
- When: January 16, 2020
- Time: 6:30pm- 8:30pm
- Cost: Free
A reading hosted by Baltimore artist and author Kondwani Fidel, whose collections Hummingbirds in the Trenches (2018) and Raw Wounds (2017) have been praised by literary and civil rights leaders. Fidel was the 2018 winner of the Civil Rights Literary Award, Fidel confronts education reform, civil rights, and growing up in an underserved community through his work. Following the talk, join us in the Walters Cafe for continued conversation and a book signing with the author.
Be the Light – Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Where: Port Discovery Children’s Museum – 35 Market Place, Baltimore
- When: January 18 – 20, 2020
- Times: All day
- Cost: Admission is free with museum entry ($17.95) Members and children younger than one are admitted for free.
Experience the strength of celebrating differences in our community and learn how you too can become a Change Maker. Take part in interactive programs and performances designed to educate, inspire and help children understand the positive impact that their actions can have, inspired by Dr. King’s message of promoting fairness.
MLK Memorial Breakfast
- Where: Martin’s West – 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore
- When: January 20, 2020
- Time: 8am – 10:30am
- Cost: $60 per person
The Kings Landing Women‘s Service Club is hosting its 45th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast. This event is Maryland’s oldest celebration of its kind on the east coast and was founded over four decades ago to celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. King.
26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast
- Where: La Fontaine Bleue —7514 Ritchie Highway,Glen Burnie, MD 21061
- When: January 20, 2020
- Time: 8:30am-11:30am
- Cost: $40 donation online or at the door
This year, the featured keynote speaker is Pastor Justin T. Rhodes of Trinidad Baptist Church. The Breakfast will also feature musical guests – the award-winning Oxon Hill High School Concert Choir.
East Baltimore’s MLK Day of Service
- Where: 1911 E Oliver St, Baltimore, MD 21213
- When: January 20, 2020
- Time: 8:30am – 1pm
- Cost: Free
This is the 9th Annual community service event in East Baltimore honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is hosted by the New Broadway East Community Association and organized by the 6th Branch. They will be conducting several light demolitions, overgrowth removal, and large scale trash clean-up projects on multiple sites in Broadway East.
*Please fill out the waiver at the link BEFORE attending.
20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
- Where: Along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard between Eutaw and Baltimore Street
- When: January 20, 2020
- Time: 12pm – 2pm
- Cost: Free
The parade to commemorate the life of civil rights leader and icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has more than 70 groups participating, including high school and community bands, honor/color guards, equestrian units, fraternities & sororities, lively dance squads and civic organizations.
MLK Day Celebration at The Lewis 2020
- Where: Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture – 830 East Pratt Street, Baltimore
- When: January 20, 2020
- Time: 11am – 4pm
- Cost: $5 (discounted museum admission fee) – RSVP online, Children 6 & under are free
Celebrate the holiday with musical performances, theater readings, a book discussion with Dr. Traci Parker, an MLK virtual reality experience, films and craft activities for the family.
*Schedule of events can be found here.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
- Where: See website for various activities occurring at various locations
- When: January 20, 2020
- Times: 8:30am – 12pm
- Cost: Free
Friends School of Baltimore will be sending hundreds of parents, students, faculty, and alumni into the community in support of MLK Day of Service. Activities are both on-campus and at sites such as Believe in Tomorrow Children’s House, Baltimore Hunger Project, Art with a Heart, Helping Up Mission, Our Daily Bread, The Baltimore Station, Paul’s Place, Moveable Feast, Broadmead and the Maryland Book Bank. Letrice Gant of Baltimore Ceasefire will be our guest speaker at the Welcome Breakfast.
*Schedule of events can be found here.
MLK Dare to Dream Day!
- Where: American Visionary Art Museum – 800 Key Hwy, Baltimore
- When: January 20, 2020
- Time: 10am – 5pm
- Cost: Free (recommended that you RSVP online)
Enjoy birthday cake, a Power Patch printmaking workshop, an artist talk by exhibiting artist Kyle Yearwood, a Poetry Slam and Open Mic, and more. You can also see AVAM’s latest exhibition “The Secret Life of Earth” with FREE admission all day.
City of Annapolis Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
- Where: Begins at Amos Garrett Blvd. and continues down West Street and Main Street
- When: ****Saturday, April 4, 2020****
- Time: TBD
- Cost: Free
The 6th annual parade features music, floats, bands, organizations and more. This year and permanently, the event has been moved to April due to ongoing weather concerns in January. Mark your calendars now! The parade will follow the traditional route through downtown. For information about the parade, please contact parade organizers at MLKParade1@gmail.com.
The Skin You Live In
- Where: Chesapeake Children’s Museum – 25 Silopanna Road, Annapolis
- When: January 20, 2020
- Time: 10:30am and 1pm
- Cost: $12 per child, accompanying adults are free
Honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a hands-on lesson about the simple yet complex topic of skin color. For ages 6-12.
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