Posted by: Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day – and you can honor the civil rights leader's legacy during special events planned throughout Miami-Dade County.
Some events are different dates. Please return to this feature as other events are added.
Miami Gardens
MLK Day of Service from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18 at Rolling Oaks Park, 18701 NW 17 Ct. hosted by City of Miami Gardens Councilman Reggie Leon. Volunteer effort includes painting, mulching, litter removal and plantings. Click here to register.
Downtown Miami
Buy one get one admission to the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum to view the historic memorabilia of the first black police officers in the City of Miami. Admission is $10. Museum is located at 480 NW 11 St.
Liberty City
Beloved Community Public Market & Resource Fair Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6205 NW 27 Ave. Learn about community initiatives and services, visit local vendors and organization booths and support small businesses.
West Miami-Dade
Celebrating the Legacies of Brahma Baba and Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Jan. 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Pullman Miami Airport Hotel, 5800 Waterford District Dr. Learn about their teachings and philosophies at this uplifting event. Free but reservation required. Click here to reserve a spot.
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Free entry to national parks on MLK Day
All 392 U.S. national parks offer free entry on certain holidays every year. And Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of those holidays.
This offer includes entry at Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park, off Key West. Click here for more information.
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