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2025 SF’s MLK Weekend of Service (Jan. 17-20)

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required

Golden Gate National Recreation Area | 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123

Event Details

Join us in January to make MLK Day a “day on, not a day off”. We’ll be celebrating the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy all weekend with volunteer and engagement programs from Friday, January 17 – Monday, January 20, 2025. From park maintenance to habitat restoration, service work to guided walks – there is something for everyone. Bring yourself, your friends, and your family to kick off the new year and take part in your community on this National Day of Service! Most events require pre-registration.

When: Friday, January 17 – Monday, January 20, 2025.

Where: Project locations vary throughout the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).

Groups

In addition to the public programs listed below, we have a number of group opportunities taking place over the weekend. If your group is interested, we encourage you to review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form. Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance.

Covid & Winter Cold Specific Guidelines

  • Stay home and DO NOT attend if you: have any illness symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19 or other viruses, or suspect you have had contact with a COVID-19 positive case.
  • Face coverings and social distancing are encouraged, but not required.

The Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the National Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
Categories: *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, In Person, Kids & Families, MLK Day, Nature, Outdoors
Venue: Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Address: 201 Fort Mason San Francisco, CA 94123

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