Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2026 events in Minneapolis honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
All throughout Minneapolis, special events are being held virtually and in-person to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. Check out these activities happening across the city to honor the famous civil rights leader on Monday, January 20, 2025.
January 19, 2026
8am
Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom
The MLK Breakfast celebrates a 35-year legacy of leadership in the Twin Cities and is a landmark event known for uniting our community and benefitting UNCF Twin Cities local scholars. Our goal is to celebrate the legacy of service of Dr. King and create an imperative to live out his legacy today in our homes, our communities, and our world.
January 19, 2026
10am - 1:30pm
Powderhorn Park
The Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association (PPNA), in proud collaboration with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB), is proud to host its upcoming 28th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. celebration at the Powderhorn Park recreation center on Monday, January 19th, from 10 am – 1:30 pm. Make plans to join us!
January 19, 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
An evening celebration at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center with speakers, live entertainment and the presentation of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Living the Dream award.
January 19, 2026
10am
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Join us on Monday, January 19, 2026, for the grand finale of Minnesota’s 40th Anniversary MLK Holiday celebration—a closing show that brings together artistry, storytelling, and community honor under one roof. Reserve your seat and be part of a historic moment—when we stand together, our shared rhythm becomes the heartbeat of a more just and inclusive One Minnesota."
January 22, 2026
9:00am - Noon
Minneapolis College
Truth in a Time of Misinformation explores how history, facts, and critical thinking are being challenged in today’s cultural and political climate. From the erasure of Black history to attacks on DEI initiatives. Has education become a critical battleground for democracy? Where do we fit in this conversation? This event invites students and employees to examine how we tell truths and why it matters. Join us in honoring MLK’s legacy through thinking critically, asking bold questions, and defending the power of truth.
