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, performances, kids’ crafts, tours, so much more
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.
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 “We Shall Overcome” tours of Oakland Cemetery — reserve NOW for MLK Day in January
Every year, the Historic Oakland Foundation offers FREE guided walking tours of Oakland Cemetery’s African American Grounds. The tours have become a Black History Month tradition in Atlanta. The tour has a theme of "We Shall Overcome: African … [Read more...] about FREE “We Shall Overcome” tours of Oakland Cemetery — reserve NOW for MLK Day in January
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
Free Admission to the APEX Museum
[exp] [/exp]In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the APEX Museum will admit visitors free of charge on Monday, January 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The APEX Museum, which stands for The African American Panoramic Experience, chronicles … [Read more...] about Free Admission to the APEX Museum
