7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, January 18, 2026
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January 18, 2026 -MLK Celebration
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January 18, 2026 -MLK Gospel Music Tribute
MLK Celebration
A large-scale gathering featuring inspirational speakers and soulful musical performances from local church choirs and the college.
Free
MLK Gospel Music Tribute
The event honors Dr. King's legacy through music, spiritual reflection, and community fellowship. It is a collaborative effort involving various local church choirs and musical groups.
Free
Monday, January 19, 2026
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January 19, 2026 -A.R.I.S.E. 10th annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Heroes and Sheroes Scholarship and Awards Breakfast.
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January 19, 2026 -2026 MLK Day of Service: Wichita Habitat for Humanity
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January 19, 2026 -UMKC Dr Martin Luther King Jr 28th Annual Holiday Observance
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January 19, 2026 -Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Event
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January 19, 2026 -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaker Program & Nature Walk
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January 19, 2026 -Unity Project (MLK Day of Service)
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January 19, 2026 -KCK MLK Holiday Celebration
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January 19, 2026 -MLK Jr. Day Youth Program
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January 19, 2026 -C.L. Hoover Opera House MLK Ceremony
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January 19, 2026 -Kansas Wesleyan University MLK Commemoration Service
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January 19, 2026 -SCLC-GKC Martin Luther King Jr. Mass Celebration
A.R.I.S.E. 10th annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Heroes and Sheroes Scholarship and Awards Breakfast.
Tickets may be purchased from an A.R.I.S.E. member or by calling 316-258-2749 $40
$40
2026 MLK Day of Service: Wichita Habitat for Humanity
Join over 150 volunteers for an incredible morning dedicated to framing the walls of safe, affordable homes right here in our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to gather your […]
Free
UMKC Dr Martin Luther King Jr 28th Annual Holiday Observance
From vision to action: entrepreneurship purpose and commitment. We will explore how Dr. King's legacy of justice, economic empowerment and service continues to inspire purpose-driven leadership today. Continental breakfast provided. Featured speaker Chris Goode, founder and CEO Ruby Jeans Juicery
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Event
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – (Food Drive) “Day of Service” – Join us as we will collect canned and non-perishable food items todonate to the Beacon in Fort Scott, KS. Anyone in the community is invited to drop off canned and non-perishable food. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Showing of the PBS home video documentary “In […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaker Program & Nature Walk
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Check-in, registration, and warm refreshments at the Cultural Center. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Keynote address and opening plenary. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A guided nature walk along Brush Creek, focusing on the connection between humans and nature. The walk is led by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service […]
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Unity Project (MLK Day of Service)
A community service project focused on local needs; past projects have included community clean-ups and creating encouragement cards for local seniors. Meet up at Stringer Fine Arts Center
Free
KCK MLK Holiday Celebration
A pre-service program begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the main celebration at 11:00 a.m. This event is a long-standing partnership between the Baptist Ministerial Alliance, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK, and the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office. Youth Praise Dancers, KCK Community Orchestra and other invited guests. MLK Mass Choir, Rosie’s Dance Studio, […]
MLK Jr. Day Youth Program
Designed to inspire local youth, this program typically includes musical performances from local schools' music departments.
Free
Kansas Wesleyan University MLK Commemoration Service
Keynote Speaker: University trustee Kirk Holt. Performances: Musical selections by the groups Rise Up! and the Wesleyan Chorale.
SCLC-GKC Martin Luther King Jr. Mass Celebration
Interfaith Dialogue / Musical Performances / Awards and Recognition / A Call to Action: Led by SCLC-GKC President Dr. Vernon Percy Howard Jr.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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January 20, 2026 -20th Annual MLK Community Celebration
20th Annual MLK Community Celebration
Theme: "Called to Beloved Community: Our Sacred Work". Honoree: Rev. Darryl Answer will be presented with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Living Legacy Award for representing the values of Dr. King's legacy.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Friday, January 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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January 24, 2026 -MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service
MLK Day of Service 1300 Mid Campus Dr. Campus and community members are invited to serve on the annual MLK Day of Service, hosted by HandsOn Kansas State! All ages are welcome. Volunteers will begin the day with breakfast and a program at the Leadership Studies Building (1300 Mid-Campus Drive North) at 8 a.m., and […]
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