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MLK Day of Celebration & Volunteering

Free transit, free museum day, live music, and volunteering on a holiday Monday
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“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Come out on your day off with free transit to hear live music, visit a museum for free, march across the bridge, or take a day ON and volunteer in your community to address issues of poverty, hunger, housing and homelessness, aging, the environment and more. Dr. King would be proud!


Friday, January 17

SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )
Friday, January 17 – 8:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| All Over the Bay Area
SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )

Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 ...

2025 SF’s MLK Weekend of Service (Jan. 17-20)
Friday, January 17 – 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Registration Required
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area
2025 SF's MLK Weekend of Service (Jan. 17-20)
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 ...

60 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2025)
Friday, January 17 – 9:30 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours, but donations to the guide are appreciated
| All Over San Francisco
60 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2025)

San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours over MLK weekend. 2025 MLK Weekend Tour Schedule All walks are free, although donations to the tour guides are, of ...

“Lift Every Voice” Singer Showcase w/ Dee Spencer Trio at SF JAZZ
Friday, January 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited seating. RSVP through our box office.
| SFJAZZ Center, Joe Henderson Lab
“Lift Every Voice” is a series of live concerts that celebrates Black music rooted in traditions such as gospel, blues and jazz. The event features the Dee Spencer Trio with special guest vocalists Michelle Jacques and Clairdee and soloists drawn from the public. “Lift Every Voice” is a project designed to provide ...

Saturday, January 18

SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )
Saturday, January 18 – 8:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| All Over the Bay Area
SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )

Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 ...

23 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2025)
Saturday, January 18 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours, but donations to the guide are appreciated
| All Over San Francisco
23 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2025)

San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours over MLK weekend. 2025 MLK Weekend Tour Schedule All walks are free, although donations to the tour guides are, of ...

Oakland’s MLK Tribute Concert w/ Music of Aretha Franklin (Paramount Theatre)
Oakland's MLK Tribute Concert w/ Music of Aretha Franklin (Paramount Theatre)
In the Name of Love, a powerful celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision and legacy through the iconic music of Aretha Franklin. Living Jazz presents this showcase in partnership with SFJAZZ as Oakland’s largest civic and cultural event, returning to the historic Paramount ...

Sunday, January 19

SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )
Sunday, January 19 – 8:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| All Over the Bay Area
SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )

Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 ...

16 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2025)
Sunday, January 19 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours, but donations to the guide are appreciated
| All Over San Francisco
16 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco (MLK Weekend 2025)

San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours over MLK weekend. 2025 MLK Weekend Tour Schedule All walks are free, although donations to the tour guides are, of ...

Monday, January 20

MLK Day “Black Laughs Matter” Comedy Night at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (2025)
Monday, January 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Two drink minimum. Tickets at door without RSVP are $20
| The Function
MLK Day "Black Laughs Matter" Comedy Night at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (2025)
On MLK Day 2025, Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. All. Black. Comics. Need we say more? Get Free Tickets – FREE $20 – RSVP ...
SF’s MLK Jr Day 2025 Festivals & Marches (Jan. 13-20)
Monday, January 20 – 8:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Mostly free but check the links for ticket purchase
| All Over San Francisco
SF's MLK Jr Day 2025 Festivals & Marches (Jan. 13-20)
The NorcalMLK Foundation announces the events for the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Foundation has announced the events for the 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. “We are excited about our celebration events for MLK2025. Our ...
MLK 2025 Celebration Train: Free Caltrain & BART Rides to SF’s MLK Day Festival
Monday, January 20 – 8:30 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
MLK 2025 Celebration Train: Free Caltrain & BART Rides to SF's MLK Day Festival
Each year the Foundation partners with local and regional transportation agencies to provide commemorative transportation to and from the celebration events. The NorcalMLK Foundation’s MLK Transportation Program, in collaboration with Bay Area transit systems including Caltrain, BART SFMTA, and Golden Gate Ferries, is a vital initiative ...
SF’s “Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service” 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )
Monday, January 20 – 8:30 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| All Over the Bay Area
SF's "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" 2025 Volunteering Weekend (Jan. 17-20 )

Take part in this National Day of Service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 ...

10 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco for MLK Day 2025
Monday, January 20 – 9:30 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free tours, but donations to the guide are appreciated
| All Over San Francisco
10 Free Guided Walking Tours of San Francisco for MLK Day 2025

San Francisco City Guides offer free guided walking tours of many different neighborhoods in the city and will be offering a full slate of free tours over MLK weekend. 2025 MLK Weekend Tour Schedule All walks are free, although donations to the tour guides are, of ...

MoAD Free Museum Day on MLK Day 2025 (SF)
Monday, January 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Museum of the African Diaspora
MoAD Free Museum Day on MLK Day 2025 (SF)

MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Starting March 2025 Temporary Closure for Building Upgrades  MoAD will be closing to the public temporarily in 2025 to upgrade items in our ...Monthly

SF’s Annual MLK Day March & Parade Over the Bridge (2025)
Monday, January 20 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Participants in groups of ten or more (10+) are encouraged to register.
| San Francisco Caltrain Station
SF's Annual MLK Day March & Parade Over the Bridge (2025)
Thousands honor the Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama marches and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by experiencing the MLK2025 commemorative march/parade from San Francisco’s Caltrain Station to Yerba Buena Gardens. The 2025 MLK March is a poignant and symbolic journey that pays homage to the ...
MLK Community Sing with Deborah Levoy
Monday, January 20 – 11:30 am - Ends at 12:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All welcome
| Mitchell Park Bowl
MLK Community Sing with Deborah Levoy
MLK Community Sing with Deborah Levoy January 20th at 11:30am at Mitchell Park, Palo Alto Local Singer/Songwriter Deborah Levoy will lead us in songs to inspire peace, justice, and unity. Sponsored by Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice songs will come from diverse faith traditions with a generous helping of folk favorites, old and new. We will gather at ...
2025 MLK Jr. Day Music Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)
Monday, January 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
2025 MLK Jr. Day Music Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens (SF)
The MLK2025 Music Festival celebrates its fourteenth year, featuring Grammy Award-winning artists and performers on the Esplanade Stage at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens. The NorcalMLK Foundation’s MLK Music Festival is a spectacular celebration of artistry, culture, and unity that takes center stage during our annual ...

Saturday, February 15

Black History Month Joy Fest at South SF (2025)
Saturday, February 15 – 1:00 am - Ends at 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public
| South San Francisco Public Library
Black History Month Joy Fest at South SF (2025)
Celebrate Black History Month with Joy Fest Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 1pm-2pm 1:00 PM – Lyrical Joy (Adults) Opening and Black History Month message by Mayor Eddie Flores. Hosted by J. R. Rice, MC, spoken word artist, teacher, and author of Broken Pencils. Musical selections by BB ...