Martin Luther King Day Events 2025 Metro Detroit – Metro Detroit, Michigan events and activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Day 2025 is Monday, January 20. In addition to the celebrations, I’ve also included some school’s out fun things to do for kids.
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Martin Luther King Day Events 2025 Metro Detroit
Saturday, January 18 through Monday, January 20, 2025
Dearborn Martin Luther King Day Events – Celebrating the Life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
The Henry Ford Museum (20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124, 313-982-6001, www.thehenryford.org)
Three days of featured programs and performances from January 18-20. Reflect on the words, the songs and the spirit of justice. Enjoy live performances, and original play, and take in the With Liberty & Justice for All exhibit. Admission and parking to Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is also free on the recognized holiday, January 20. For more info and a schedule of events, visit this page.
Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 12:30p
Milford Martin Luther King Jr Day Events – MLK March on Main Street
Prospect Hill Shopping Center (512 Highland Ave, Milford Charter Twp, MI 48381)
Grab your family and friends and head downtown to join in for the 19th annual March on Main Street in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Lineup begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Prospect Hill Shopping Center parking lot. The march begins at 1p and will conclude at the SHAC / River’s Edge Market. Hosted by Huron Valley MLK Day.
Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9a
Auburn Hills Dr Martin Luther King Day Events – Martin Luther King, Jr
Auburn Hills Community Center (1827 N. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48309)
Community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a community-wide celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Operation Cover Me for Grace Centers of Hope. Community Challenge: challenge the citizens of Auburn Hills to commit to taking steps that promote beauty, love, and justice in the community and beyond. Auburn Hills is in need of 1.5-yard sections of fleece to make tie fleece blankets to donate to Grace Centers of Hope. Also, will accept blankets already made. For more info, visit www.auburnhills.org.
Monday, January 20, 2024 at 9a
Westland Martin Luther King Day Events – MLK Celebration and Freedom Walk
Westland City Hall (7550 Woodview St, Westland, MI 48185)
The City will start with a remembrance walk to commemorate his life and legacy followed by our annual ceremony to express how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had inspired us, what his message means to us, and to help inspire people to continue with his message and help make the world a more inclusive and righteous place for us and our children to live in. For more info, visit cityofwestland.com.
Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9a
Southfield Martin Luther King Day Events – MLK Drive for Freedom, Justice & Equity
Hope United Methodist Church (26275 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI)
The peace drive gather and depart from Hope United Methodist Church at 9a. For more information, call the MLK Task Force hotline at 248-924-9MLK or visit www.mlktaskforcemi.org.
Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9:30a
Berkley Martin Luther King Day Events – Martin Luther King Jr Holiday
Berkley High School (2325 Catalpa, Berkley, MI)
The community is invited to gather at Berkley High School for a freedom walk and donation drive. The march steps off 10a. After walk, return to ROMS for more activities such as card making, blanket making, making hygiene kits, and sorting donations. Donations are accepted from 8:30 – Noon. Both Berkley Schools and Royal Oak students are collaborating on this event. For more info, schedule of events, click here.
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 10a – all day
Farmington / Farmington Hills Martin Luther King Day Events – Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Farmington Community Library (32737 W 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3302)
All events at the Main Library take place in the Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
Annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr celebration includes activities and events for all ages!
10a – Make peace signs and banners – Main Library browsing room
11a – Legacy walk down 12 Mile Rd
11:45a – Remarks from Officials
12:30p – The Movement of Freedom Performance Dance
7p – Student Community Art Challenge Showcase and Award Ceremony
For more info visit www.farmlib.org.
Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9:30a
Detroit Martin Luther King Day Events – MLK Memorial Mass
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament (9844 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI)
Annual Memorial Mass. For more info, visit cathedral.aod.org.
Martin Luther King Day Events 2025 – School’s Out Fun For Kids
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January 20, 2025 from 10a-8p
Commerce Twp WMartin Luther King Day Events – School Break at Urban Air Adventure Park Commerce Holiday Fun
Urban Air Commerce Twp (3010 Union Lake Rd, Commerce Charter Township, Michigan 48382, 248-619-6499, urbanair.com/michigan-commerce-twp/)
Go Kart’s and holiday break bouncing fun. Hours for Urban Air – . More info… COUPON
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 9a-6p
Troy Martin Luther King Events – MLK School Break Camps & Open Gym
Troy Gym (1600 W Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084, 248-816 8496, troygym.com) & (1311 Maplelawn Dr, Troy, MI 48084
248-816-8496, www.troygym.com)
All ages Open Gym from 9a-2p at both locations. Add in Zipline Roller Coaster at location 1 or Munchkin Ropes Course at location 2. Open Swim from noon-2p & Open Play from 4p-6p available at location 2. Register here. Hosted by Troy Gym.
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 10a-8p
Oxford MLK Day Events – MLK Break at Urban Air
Urban Air Oxford (925 N Lapeer Rd, Oxford Charter Township, MI 48371, UrbanAirOxford.com)
Go Kart’s and holiday break bouncing fun. Hours for Urban Air – 10a-8p. COUPON
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 9a-4p
Novi Christmas Break Events – Mad Science Holiday Break Camps
Mad Science Detroit (24371 Catherine Industrial Dr., Suite 207, Novi, MI 48375, 248-773-8570, detroit.madscience.org)
Holiday Break FUN for kids grades K-5 with a STEAM theme. Monday is Mad Scientist Laboratory. $85. Pre-registration required. Register here. Hosted by Mad Science Detroit.
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 9a-4p (before & after care available)
Southfield Martin Luther King Jr Day Events – MLK School Break Camp
Franklin Athletic Club (29350 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034, (248-352–8000 ext 222, website)
For ages 3-12. Schools out for MLK Day. Reserve your child’s space for our Day Camp. A full day of activities that include bounce houses, games, swimming, crafts and so much more! Call 248-352-8000 ext 222 to register. Limited space available. Hosted by the Franklin Athletic Club.
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 9a-3p
Birmingham Martin Luther King Day Events – Camp Fascinate MLK Day Camps
Fascination Factory (2295 E Lincoln St, Suite 150, Birmingham, MI 48009)
Ages 2-6, potty training not required. Kids can enjoy open play, a special activity, a (weather permitting) outdoor activity, and fun. Half-day and full-day camps available. Register here.
January 20, 2025 from
Bloomfield Hills Martin Luther King Day Events – Cranbrook Institute of Science FREE Admission
Cranbrook Institute of Science (39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801, 1-877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu)
Take advantage of the day off school and visit the Institute of Science for FREE this Martin Luther King Jr Day (Monday, January 20). The museum will be open from 10a to 1p or 2p to 5p, offering free general admission for all guests. Pre-registration is required. Hosted by science.cranbrook.edu.
January 20, 2025 from noon-8p
Troy Martin Luther King Day Events Events – FREE Ice Skating at Stine Park in Troy
The Rink at Jeanne M Stine Community Park (241 Town Center, Troy, MI 48084, 248-524-3484)
Enjoy FREE ice skating at the Rink at Stine Park. Skate rental fees – $3 resident / $5 non-resident. Weather permitting. All ages. No registration required. Hosted by Troy Recreation. REVIEW / PICS / MORE INFO
Daily through Christmas Break
Detroit Martin Luther King Day Events – Ice Skating at Campus Martius Park
Campus Martius Park (800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan)
Enjoy the holiday lights at the world famous Campus Martius Park ice skating rink. Situated in the heart of Downtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue, the Rink offers one of the most beautiful skating experiences in the country. Tickets can be purchased on-site or by phone at 313-963-9393 (First-come, first-served). Hosted by the Downton Detroit Partnership. PRICES / HOURS / MORE INFO…
Monday, January 20, 2025 from at 9a
West Bloomfield Christmas Break Events – Party With Picasso Mini Camp
Kid Create Studio (4297 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, 248-973-1723, kidcreate.com/bloomfield)
Let’s party with Pablo (Picasso that is). Your young artist will enjoy learning about and creating fantastic works of art inspired by their new friend Pablo. Ages 5-12. $85. Pre-register here. Hosted by KidCreate Studios in West Bloomfield.
January 20, 2025 from 7a-6p daily
Birmingham Martin Luther King Day Events Events – Birmingham YMCA Holiday Break Camp
Birmingham Family YMCA (400 E Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-644-9036, website)
When school is out, fun is in at the Y. When you sign up for spring break camp, you can trust that your child is in a safe, engaging environment while participating in enriching activities. School break camps are for children ages 5 to 12. Pre-registration required. Call 248-644-9036 for cost info and to register.
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 1p-2:30p
Rochester Hills Martin Luther King Day Events – Snowfort & Campfire
Bloomer Park (345 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309)
Come dressed for the weather and ready to work and build an igloo-style snow fort. No snow? No problem. Create a fort made from other natural materials instead. Deconstruct the fort at the end and talk a bit about “leaving no trace”. A campfire and hot chocolate will also be provided. This is a family program so bring the kids and enjoy the day off school. $7 per person. For ticket info, visit eventbrite or visit rochesterhills.org.
January 20 from 9a-4p (AM or PM Sessions Available)
Clarkston Martin Luther King Day Events for Kids – Christmas Break Day Camps at Stars & Stripes Kids Activity Center
Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center (4630 White Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346, 248-625-3547, starsandstripes-athletics.com)
The staff at Stars & Stripes CRAM Christmas break with all kinds of fun activities throughout the day like… inflatable bouncers, forts, arts & crafts, outside play time, snowman building, hide-n-seek in the dark, and so much more. Ages 5-12. Hosted by starsandstripes-athletics.com.
January 20, 2025 from 7a-6p
Royal Oak Martin Luther King Day Events – South Oakland YMCA MLK Holiday Break Camp
South Oakland YMCA (1016 W Eleven Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, 248-733-5609, website)
Enjoy sports, arts and crafts, swimming and more! Before and after available. Sign up for 1 day or the whole week. For ages 4-14. Pre-registration required. Call 248-733-5609 for cost info and to register.
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 10a-11p
Rochester Hills Martin Luther King Day Events – Bowling Specials
Avon North Hill Lanes (150 West Tienken Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306, 248-651-8544, website)
Open bowling and bumper bowling daily throughout the MLK weekend, with our Glow Bowling lights & music for families on MLK Day, from 10a until 11p. Hungry Howies pizza will also be available all day.
Monday, January 20, 2025 from 1p-5p
Oakland Twp Martin Luther King Day Events – Lost Lake Sledding Hill MLK Day
Lost Lake Park (846 Lost Lake Trail, Oakland, Michigan 48363, 248-651-4440 ext 299)
The BEST sled hill in Oakland County has their warming shelter open for some school’s out sledding! Make sure you call the sledding hotline at 248-651-4440 ext 299 before you head out to make sure the sled hill will be open! Review, Pics, Video.
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Monday, January 15, 2024 from 9a-4p
Detroit Martin Luther King Day Events – DIA MLK Day Events
Detroit Institute of Arts at the Detroit Film Theatre (John R Entrance)
Detroit Film Theatre – “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis” 1p
Create a pencil drawing while taking a look at the African American Art collection o during Drawing in the Galleries. All supplies provided. Enjoy lunch in Kresge Court with live music from Detroit musicians Wendell Harrison and Pamela Wise. For more info, visit dia.org.
Sunday, January 15, 2024 from 10a-4p
Flint Martin Luther King Day Events for Kids – MLK DAY: Free Day
Flint Children’s Museum (1602 W University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504, 810-767-5437, flintchildrensmuseum.org)
Better together. Make a hand print that connects around the museum, talk about your dreams, and more. For more info, visit flintchildrensmuseum.org.
Monday, January 15, 2024 from 10a-5p (museum hrs & admission info)
Bloomfield Hills Martin Luther King Day School’s Out Fun – MLK Day FREE Admission Day at CIS
Cranbrook Institute of Science (9221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801, 1-877-462-7262 science.cranbrook.edu)
With kids out of school for the day, explore the Institute of Science for FREE on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During your visit, make sure to stop by by the Acheson Planetarium and catch one of our many programs. Pre-registration is recommended. Reserve your spot here.
Monday, January 15, 2024 from 10a-5p
School’s Out Fun – FREE Cranbrook Institute of Science Admission
Cranbrook Institute of Science (39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48303, 248-645-3200, website)
General admission is FREE for all guests. Learn about T. rex, Life on Earth, minerals, meteorites, and more. For more info, visit science.cranbrook.edu.
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