MLK Jr. Day Events in Southeast Michigan
In honor of this African-American activist, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties offer 2016 family-friendly MLK events celebrating his life.
Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit
Jan. 15, 2016 (Friday prior)
- Address: 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Phone: 313-577-5284
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Cost: $10/program, $65/program and luncheon
Wayne State University hosts the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute luncheon, which features keynote speaker and civil rights leader Van Jones, who is a Yale-educated attorney and former Obama White House advisor, has written two New York Times bestsellers, and works as a CNN political correspondent. He is speaking to honor and celebrate the life of Dr. King.
Walgreen Drama Center in Ann Arbor
Jan. 17, 2016
- Address: 1226 Murfin Ave., Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-764-0583
- Time: 2:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Celebrate MLK Day with performances by three students, an interview of James McBride, and a performance by McBride and his jazz band. This event is part of the MLK Symposium #WhoWillBeNext.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
- Phone: 313-494-5800
- Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: Free with museum admission: $8/ages 13-61, $5/ages 3-12, free/under 3
Today is this historical hotspot’s busiest day of the year. Arrive early and spend the entire day enjoying arts and crafts, musical performances, storytelling, video tributes, special displays and more. A breakfast (for an additional $35) kicks off the festivities at 8 a.m.
Athens High School in Troy
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: 4333 John R St., Troy
- Phone: 248-524-1147
- Time: 8:30 a.m.
- Cost: Free; donations accepted
All are welcome to join Athens High School as it hosts a multi-activity event, titled A Celebration of Freedom, full of art displays, essays and guest speakers.
Farmington Community Library Main Branch
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: 32737 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
- Phone: 248-553-0300
- Time: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
The event begins at 9 a.m. at Prince of Peace Church (28000 New Market Road), with a one-third-mile walk to the library. There, the O.E. Dunckel Middle School Choir performs at 10:15 a.m., followed by a keynote presentation by Harry Weaver from the Detroit Anti-Defamation League at around 10:45 a.m. Then, there’s a reading by poet Ber-Henda Williams at 11:30 a.m., storytelling with Gwen Lewis at 1 p.m., a performance by the Harrison High School Dance Company at 2:15 p.m., and a community discussion forum on civil rights, immigration and refugees, which is new this year, later in the day. Plus, there’s crafts going on in the children’s room (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Note: All times are an estimate of when activities will begin. There will be an artist display by First Circle on the Main Level in the non-fiction area, too.
MLK Peace Walk Celebration in Southfield
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: Hope United Methodist Church and Southfield Pavilion (addresses in description below)
- Time 9:30 a.m./walk, 11 a.m./program
- Cost: Free
Families gather at Hope United Methodist Church (26275 Northwestern Highway) for this 31-year-old walk commemorating Martin Luther King Jr., sponsored by Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force, Inc. The program afterward happens at the Southfield Pavilion (26000 Evergreen Road).
Henry Ford Museum
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: Henry Ford Museum, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Phone: 313-982-6001
- Time: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Celebrate MLK’s life with live music, hands-on activities and crafts.
University of Michigan Detroit Center
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: 3663 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Phone: 313-593-3584
- Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cost: Free
This event features a screening of the original symposium followed by a complimentary lunch, and a panel discussion titled Leading for Today and Tomorrow. Registration not required, but appreciated.
Detroit Historical Museum
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: 5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Phone: 313-833-7935
- Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Today, the museum offers a wide variety of activities, crafts and performances that let families of all backgrounds play together, and learn of King’s life and legacy, in honor of his 87th birthday.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-995-5439
- Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: $6/ages 2-plus (special pricing)
On MLK Jr. Day, the AAHOM offers a reduced admission rate and tons of fun. Kids can use toys to discover their inner engineer in the museum’s “pop-up makerspace” – and today, the challenge is to build a bell and make a ramp.
Burton Memorial Tower in Ann Arbor
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: 881 University Ave., Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-764-0583
- Time: noon
- Cost: Free
This event is part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium and features a performance by U-M carillonists performing music by various African American composers on the 54-bell carillon in the tower. You can listen outside, or climb the tower to see the bells.
Painting with a Twist in Ferndale
Jan. 18, 2016
- Address: 200 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale
- Phone: 248-850-7182
- Time: Rainbow Love: 1-3 p.m., MLK Bridge: 7-9 p.m.
- Cost: $25/seat for rainbow love, $35/seat for MLK Bridge
Create your own MLK Day masterpiece at this Ferndale spot. There are two MLK Day options this year: “Rainbow Love,” for ages 7-plus, and “MLK Bridge,” for adults. Register in advance to secure seat.
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