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Interactive Storytelling Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. – CANCELED

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Presenter Oba William King will conduct an interactive presentation featuring excerpts from famous speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr., and audience members will have the opportunity to share personal experiences and memories about Dr King.

Free

MLK Service Day Celebration

Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin, IL, United States

Partake in restoration, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and warm up with hot beverages. Restoration for ages 10 & up. For group registration, please call 773-758-8899.

Free

King Day Festival

DuSable Museum of African American History DuSable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for King Day on January 16 at the DuSable. We are hosting a day filled with festivities to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Doors open at 10 am. Check out the schedule and come enjoy a day at the Du.

MLK Service Day Celebration

Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin, IL, United States

Participate in restoration, celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and warm up with hot beverages. Ages 10 & up.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

Free

MLK Jr. Day of Service

Ackerman Park (Glen Ellyn) 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a day of service. Start the day with coffee and hot chocolate, then help cut and remove invasive brush, improving the quality of our natural areas. Dress in warm layers. Gloves and tools will be available for loan. Volunteers under...

Free

MLK Day of Service

Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United States

Join Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down invasive species and burning brush. 9:00-9:30am warm-up exercises facilitated by The Do Good Movement. 9:30am restoration begins. Pre-registration required to receive waiver form and map of work location. Please email: Sophia.shukin@lakekatherine.org   For information on...

Free

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