On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, Greater St. Louis, Inc. will join others across the St. Louis region and around the world to pause and honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
For those who wish to join local efforts to honor Dr. King, we have compiled a list of events taking place across the metro in which you can engage and serve.
- MLK Community Celebration | Jan. 16-19 at Missouri History Museum
- We Can All Serve: MLK Food Drive | Jan. 16-31 at all St. Louis Public Library locations
- Let it Resound: The Legacy of Black Composers | Jan. 16 at Missouri History Museum
- MLK Legacy of Service | Jan. 17 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
- The Dream Reimagined: Youth Voices Uplifted | Jan. 18 at Saint Louis Art Museum
- Family Sunday – Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration | Jan. 18 at Saint Louis Art Museum
- Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration: The Annual Celebration | Jan. 19 at Washington University’s Danforth University Center
- United Way Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service | Jan. 19
- 11th Annual Mid St. Louis County Martin Luther King Parade & Program | Jan. 19 at Normandy Senior High School