Martin + Coretta Scott King Film and Q + A
- When: January 16, 2025 at 5:30 pm
- Location: Natural Bridge Branch, St. Louis County Library, 7606 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63121
- Cost: Free
Join us for a film and QA session as we commemorate Dr. King’s birthday and honor the important role Coretta Scott King played in his life and the fight for civil rights. All ages.
MLK Celebration at the History Museum
- When:January 17, 18, + 20, 2025
- Location: 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
- Cost: Free
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the holiday weekend. Families are invited to join us for youth activism workshops, meaningful conversations on race and social justice, storytelling, movement, and craft workshops.
Saturday, January 18 | 10am-1pm
Monday, January 20 | 10 am–5:45 pm
8th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
- When: Friday, January 17, 2025 from 11 am – 1 pm
- Location: Christian Hospital Detrick Building Atrium, 11135 Dunn Rd, St. Louis, MO 63136
During this celebration, we will recognize local unsung heroes and student scholars in our communities. Enjoy our special guest, Mr. Lou Brock, Jr.
Drum major awards are bestowed upon local heroes who have given their time, talents, treasure, and service in the name of justice, equity, and equality.
MLK Unity Gathering in Fountain Park and Centennial Christian Church
When: Saturday, January 18 – 19, 2025
Location: 4950 Fountain Place, St. Louis, MO 63113
Cost: Free
The MLK Unity Gathering is on Saturday, January 18 at 9:30am at the MLK statue in Fountain Park. This year’s theme is a post presidential election call for healing and unity. The Unity Gathering will be followed by the Educational Institute at Centennial featuring educational presentations, a panel discussion and special arts performances.
2025 St. Louis Mid-County Martin Luther King Jr Celebration
- When: Saturday, January 18 – 20, 2025
- Location: Normandy High School, 6701 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, MO 63133
Sponosred by Ameren UE and Normandy Schools Collaborative, the Annual Mid-County Martin Luther King Jr Celebrates honors the life and legacy of our civil & human rights hero – Rev. Martin Luther King.
This celebration is a shared vision between communities in the cities of Wellston and Pine Lawn that is now one of the largest MLK celebrations in our region. We invite you to attend our Prayer & Leadership Breakfast, Parade, and Program featuring speakers, music, and commUNITY resource table made available by our sponsors.
Please join us at Normandy High School, 6701 St. Charles Rock Road Wellston, MO 63133 Saturday January 18th – Monday January 20th. See schedule details below:
- Saturday, January 18th – Prayer & Leadership Breakfast begins at 9:00am. RSVP is required.
- Monday, January 20th – Parade Assembly begins at 10:00am at Barack Obama Elementary School to Normandy High School at 11:00am (1.5 miles). ENTRIES ARE WANTED.
- Monday, January 20th – MLK Celebration begins at 12:00pm at Normandy High School.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Celebration
- When: January 18 – 20, 2025
- Location: Afro World Hair + Fashion Company, 7276 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63121
Join us as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a special weekend celebration filled with history, community, and strategic fun We will keep Black History, America’s History, alive
MLK Jr. Documentary Showings
Saturday, January 18th 1 PM & 3 PM
Sunday, January 19th 1 PM – 3 PM
Monday, January 20th 1 PM – 3 PM
Chess with Courtney Chess Club & Councilman Ricky Nelson
Test your strategic skills or learn the game with our special chess sessions
Additional Highlights
Stop by Afro World to pick up your 2025 Commemorative MLK Button
Invite your friends and family to celebrate history and challenge their minds
This is a free event, open to all Come learn, play, and share in the spirit of community and empowerment
Annual Peace and Justice Mass
- When: January 19, 2025 at 2:30 pm
- Location: Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
Join us for the 49th annual celebration of the Archdiocesan Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice on the holiday weekend commemorating the birth and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the St. Louis Art Museum
- When: Sunday, January 19, 2025, 2 – 3:30 pm
- Location: 1 Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Cost: Free
Reclaim MLK
When: January 19, 2025 at 11 am
Location: St. John’s UCC 4136 N. Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63107
- Performances
- Presentations
- Breakout Sessions on topics like:
- Readiness for the incoming regime
- Opportunities for organizing
- Re-envisioning public safety
- Inter-Faith spaces against Fascism
- Climate crisis and community response
40th Annual Bayer YMCA MLK Commemorative Breakfast
- When: Monday, January 20, 2025, 7:30 – 9:30am
- Location: Marriot St. Louis Airport, 10700 Pear Tree Ln., St. Louis, MO, 63134
- Cost: Free, but you must pre-register
38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration
- When: January 20, 2025 from 2 – 3:30 pm
- Location: Graham Chapel, Washington University
- Cost: Free and open to the public
The 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration honors the legacy of Dr. King and the impact he has made on those who carry the torch for humanity. The theme of the Commemoration is “Responsibility” and is based on the quote: “Ultimately individual responsibility lies not in the external situation but in the internal response.” The Commemoration will occur on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Graham Chapel on the Washington University Danforth Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Small Hands … Big Difference at Mirowitz
- When: Monday, January 20, 2025, 9:30 – 11:30 am
- Location: 348 S. Mason Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141
- Cost: Free
Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
- When: Monday, January 20, 2025, 11:00am
- Location: Touhill Performing Arts Center
- Cost: Free but you must pre-register
2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program Observance Celebration East St. Louis
- When: Monday, January 20. 2025
- Location: Southern Mission Baptist Church, 2801 State Street, East St. Louis, IL
You are cordially invited to the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program Observance Celebration East St. Louis on Monday, January 20, 2025 at noon! This free event is open to the public and will be held at Southern Mission Baptist Church (2801 State Street).
MLK Jr. Commemoration Week 2025
- When: January 20 – 24, 2025
- Location: Washington University
Join us as we celebrate 2025 MLK Jr. Week at WashU Medicine. We invite all members of our community to participate and reflect on ways to further Dr. King’s vision of justice and equality in our daily lives.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this year’s program features opportunities to engage with impactful discussions, thought-provoking exhibits, and inspiring speakers, all centered around themes of equity, inclusion, and social justice. From the kickoff of our book and film club to the commemoration of the Desegregation History exhibit and updates on our DEI initiatives, there’s something for everyone. Highlighting the week, Dr. Kemi Doll will deliver a keynote as part of the Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series.
We Can All Serve: MLK Food Drive
When: Ongoing until Friday, January 31, 2025
Where: All St. Louis Public Library locations
Where: In support of the St. Louis Area Foodbank – donation bins at all St. Louis (City) Public Library Branches.
The holidays may be over but hunger is still an epidemic among our neighbors, friends, and family struggling to buy necessities such as heat and warm winter clothes. In the spirit and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., St. Louis Public Library is proud to launch a food drive in his honor.
