There are a number of family friendly events in Ann Arbor for Martin Luther King Jr Day and Black History Month in February. At this point we have just started to add them for 2025. Be sure to check back frequently for updates and additional events.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day in Ann Arbor
Each year the UM MLK Children & Youth Day is typically one of the most popular events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day. I have heard great things about the program. If you want to drive, The Henry Ford (Dearborn) has free programs with free admission.
MLK Day is designated as a National Day of Service.
Note: Events listed range from those suitable for all ages to events for teens and adults. Make sure to check if the event is age-appropriate for your children.
Check out all of the programs honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and day of service activities:
Date/Time | Event | |
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ππ | January 12, 2025 2:00pm-3:30pm | Jazz, Spirituals, and Civil Rights at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
πππ | January 20, 2025 8:30am-3:00pm | UM MLK Children & Youth Day at U of M School of Education, Ann Arbor Michigan |
πππ | January 20, 2025 9:30am-5:00pm | Martin Luther King Jr Day - Free Admission at Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn Michigan |
ππ | January 20, 2025 11:00am-2:00pm | MLK Day β Free Family Drop-In at Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
ππ | January 20, 2025 12:00pm-2:00pm | MLK Day Celebration at Ypsilanti District Library – Superior, Ypsilanti Michigan |
πππ | January 20, 2025 1:30pm-4:45pm | King: A Filmed Record...Montgomery to Memphis at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
πππ | January 20, 2025 3:00pm-5:00pm | MLK Day 6th Annual Freedom Songs Sing-Along at Jewish Community Center, Ann Arbor Michigan |
ππ | January 20, 2025 6:30pm-7:30pm | Martin Luther King Jr. and War: Then and Now at Downtown Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
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Other Events on Martin Luther King Jr Day
Typically Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is closed on Mondays. However, they will be open (10a-5p) on Monday, January 20.
With schools and some employers closed, there are also other events scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Date/Time | Event | |
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January 20, 2025 All Day | Everyday Indoor Activities | |
January 20, 2025 All Day | Kids Eat Free | |
π | January 20, 2025 10:00am-8:00pm | MLK Day Special at BIG: Best in Games, Ypsilanti Michigan |
ππ | January 20, 2025 10:00am-7:00pm | MLK Special at Launch Trampoline Park at Launch Trampoline, Ann Arbor Michigan |
π | January 20, 2025 10:30am-11:30am | Jumpstart Kindergarten at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti Michigan |
π | January 20, 2025 11:00am-11:30am | Drop-In Story Time at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
January 20, 2025 12:00pm-2:00pm | School Break Open Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan | |
January 20, 2025 12:30pm-4:00pm | Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan | |
ππ | January 20, 2025 1:00pm-2:00pm | Balloon-Powered Cars at Westgate Branch of AADL, Ann Arbor Michigan |
ππ | January 20, 2025 1:00pm-2:45pm | Movie & Popcorn for Kids at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
January 20, 2025 1:10pm-2:30pm | Open Skate at Veterans Ice Arena, Ann Arbor MI | |
πππ | January 20, 2025 1:30pm-3:00pm | Teen/Tween Crochet Crafternoon at Dexter District Library, Dexter Michigan |
ππ | January 20, 2025 2:30pm-4:00pm | Beat Production at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
January 20, 2025 3:30pm-5:00pm | Open Skate at Buhr Park Outside Ice Arena, Ann Arbor Michigan | |
ππ | January 20, 2025 4:00pm-6:00pm | Visual Arts Council at Neutral Zone, Ann Arbor Michigan |
January 20, 2025 7:30pm-9:00pm | Open Swim at Mack Pool, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Celebrate Black History Month in Ann Arbor
Visit Black History Sites in Ann Arbor
Why not take this opportunity to visit the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County. As of January 4, we are waiting for their Black History Month Schedule.
Several parks in Ann Arbor also have connections to Black History.
- Dr Harold J Lockett Park is named for the first black president of the Ann Arbor Board of Education
- Wheeler Park is named for the first African American mayor of Ann Arbor
- Beckley Park is named for an abolitionist minister Guy Beckley. His home, adjacent to the park, was a stop on the Underground Railroad
I am sure there are others that I am not aware of.. Please let me know so I can list them.
Black History Month Events
Events will be added to this list throughout February, so be sure to check back for more events.