On Monday, January 19, 2026, the city of Sandy Springs will host a family-oriented MLK Day celebration, from 1 to 4 p.m. It is FREE to attend, and takes place at the City Springs complex. The event features two screenings of a children's … [Read more...] about Enjoy a family-friendly MLK Day celebration in Sandy Springs on Monday, Jan. 19
MLK Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January. This page is updated each year to include commemorative events happening around metro Atlanta, including parades, tours, free museum days, activities, talks, and more.
NOTE: There are free tours year-round at MLK's Birth Home in Atlanta, and you can visit other related historic sites for a small fee.
Gwinnett County hosts a festive and inclusive MLK Day parade and community celebration
Gwinnett County will host a festive and inclusive MLK Day celebration for the whole community, on Monday, January 19, 2026. The events take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and you can attend any part of it. Everything is FREE and open to the … [Read more...] about Gwinnett County hosts a festive and inclusive MLK Day parade and community celebration
Martin Luther King Day in Atlanta: Parades, free museum days, kids’ activities, service projects, much more
MLK Day Atlanta, Martin Luther King Day in Atlanta, things to do on MLK Day The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on in Atlanta, the city in which the famous minister and scholar led the American Civil Rights Movement. There is no … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Day in Atlanta: Parades, free museum days, kids’ activities, service projects, much more
Clayton County hosts an MLK Day parade and family-friendly celebration on Jan. 19th
On Monday, January 19, 2026, Clayton County will host a Martin Luther King Day parade and celebration, presented by the City of College Park Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. Everything is FREE to attend. The MLK Day Parade takes … [Read more...] about Clayton County hosts an MLK Day parade and family-friendly celebration on Jan. 19th
Let It Snow! winter festival at Halcyon on MLK Day
The kids can spend their MLK Day holiday playing in the snow at Halcyon Forsyth! The Let It Snow event takes place on Monday, January 16, 2023 from noon to 3 p.m. You'll be able to meet Anna and Elsa and have a snack with Olaf. There … [Read more...] about Let It Snow! winter festival at Halcyon on MLK Day
Free MLK Weekend 2012 Events & Service Opportunities in Atlanta
[exp] [/exp]Monday, January 16, 2012, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Looking for a commemorative event or a service opportunity? Here are just a few of the free ways to honor the legacy of Dr. King this week: Thursday, January 12, 2012, at … [Read more...] about Free MLK Weekend 2012 Events & Service Opportunities in Atlanta
