CLEVELAND — As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day here in Northeast Ohio, 3News' will proudly present a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact here in Northeast Ohio. The show features historic video and rare audio from Dr. King talking about Cleveland.
Join us at 7 p.m. to watch.
Below is a list of events taking place throughout the community in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
3News will continue to update this guide as more events are announced.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
SATURDAY, JAN. 13 - FRIDAY, JAN. 19
- University Circle Unites: A Week-Long Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy
- Museums and establishments in University Circle will offer special programs, activities, and free admission in honor of Dr. King
- For more event information click here.
SATURDAY, JAN. 13
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
- Arts Academy Open House & Participate in a Free Class.
- Karamu House | 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland
- 12-1 p.m. or 1-2 p.m.
- Open to all ages
- Free but registration is required.
- For more event information click here.
SUNDAY, JAN. 14
- Tri-C's Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Birthday Observance
- KeyBank State Theatre | 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
- 2:30-4:30 p.m.
- Emcee: Danielle Wiggins
- Admission is free.
- The event is sold out, but you can watch the livestream here.
SUNDAY, JAN. 14
- Annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Concert 2024
- The Music Settlement | 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland
- 3 – 4:30 p.m.
- For more event information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- City Year Cleveland's MLK Day of Service
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Register to volunteer click HERE.
- City Year Cleveland is partnering with Goods Bank NEO, Shoes and Clothes for Kids, and First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland for service projects that will impact Clevelanders across the city.
MONDAY, JAN. 15- SUNDAY, JAN. 21
- Difference Makers Days
- Greater Cleveland Aquarium
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History's All-Day Free Admissions for MLK Day
- 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland
- 10 a.m.
- For more event information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Union Home Mortgage Plaza | 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard Cleveland
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free admission with reservations. For more event information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- Martin Luther King, Jr Day Celebration
- Cleveland Museum of Art’s Ames Family Atrium
- 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland
- 10 a.m.-4p.m.
- For more information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Cleveland History Center
- 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland
- FREE admission
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- For more event information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- Great Lakes Science Center
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Free General Admission
- 601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- For more information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- HEAR OUR VOICES: Annual MLK Day Celebration
- The Temple-Tifereth Israel | 26000 Shaker Blvd., Beachwood
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Followed by book signing at Maltz Museum. For more event information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- MLK Community Open House & Day of Music
- Severance Music Center | 11001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
- 12-5 p.m.
- For more information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
Cleveland Cavaliers to Host Martin Luther King Jr. Night to Honor the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls
7 p.m.
For more information click here.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19
- Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation
- Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Ballroom in the Tinkham-Veale University Center | 11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland
- 12:45 p.m.
- Admission is free.
- The keynote speaker is Tiffany Cross, media personality and political analyst. For more event information click here.
PORTAGE COUNTY
SATURDAY, JAN. 13
- "Let's Strive Together" Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
- Kent United Church of Christ, 1415 Horning Road, Kent
- 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Tickets are $20.
- For more event information click here.
STARK COUNTY
TUESDAY, JAN. 16
- Selma | MLK Jr. Day Movie Celebration
- Stark Library - DeHoff Memorial Branch | 216 Hartford Ave SE, Canton
- 5:30 – 8 p.m.
- Admission is free.
- For more event information click here.
SUMMIT COUNTY
SUNDAY, JAN. 14
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fundraiser
- First Congregational Church of Akron | 292 E Market Street, Akron
- 4 p.m. | FREE
- The event will feature the MLK Coalition choir, music and videos presented by student scholarship recipients. The keynote speaker will be Barbara Sykes, member of the Akron School Board. This event is open to the public.
- For more event information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- Akron Urban League Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
- Hilton Akron/Fairlawn | 3180 W Market Street, Akron
- 8-9:30 AM
- Cost: $50
- To register for the breakfast, click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Akron Zoo
- Akron Zoo | 500 Edgewood Avenue
- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Admission is free for all guests.
- For more event information click here.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Akron Art Museum
- 1 S High St, Akron
- 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Registration Requested.
- Enjoy free public hours at the Museum. Photographs will be on view and interactive activities will be offered in the lobby. For more event information click here.
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