Events to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Give blood, listen to live music, or visit the Freedom Center on Monday to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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The annual MLK Day Commemorative march will start at the Freedom Center at 10:30 a.m.

Photo courtesy MLK Coalition

The third Monday of January isn’t just a day off work, it’s the day to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s dedication to service, community, and racial justice. Here are some events around town for those who wish to take part in the holiday.


MLK Coalition of Cincinnati’s 50th Anniversary Program and March

The Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition of Cincinnati is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a “Jubilee for MLK’s Beloved Community.” The event will feature a commemorative march starting at the Freedom Center at 10:30 a.m. and a program at Music Hall at noon featuring keynote speaker Hasan Kwame Jeffries. All events are free and open to the public. Commemorative March at 10:30 a.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, downtown; program at noon at Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Free Admission

Enjoy a free visit to the Freedom Center for a Fifth Third Community Day in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. Check the day’s schedule for special activities like storytelling, live performances, and a homeownership workshop. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, downtown

17th Annual MLK Day Blood Drive

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center hosts Hoxworth’s 17th annual MLK Day blood drive. All donors will receive an eGift card along with Hoxworth joggers and a free MLK T-shirt. The blood drive will be held on the fourth floor. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, downtown

MLK Day at CMC

The Cincinnati Museum Center honors MLK with a full day of activities including drum performances, science labs, lectures, panels, tours, and Black history trivia. Local Black-owned businesses will also be set up in the rotunda. The event is free for museum members or is included with museum admission. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate

Marc Fields Plays Black Composers on King’s Day

Local jazz legend Marc Fields will lead a quartet performing music of Black composers in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. This performance is also the kickoff for Jazz at the Memo’s 2025 season. Tickets are $12. 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine

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