MLK Weekend Events Around Akron

Rev. Dr. MLK Celebration Day Coalition

The MLK Celebration Day Coalition in Akron holds an annual event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor Dr. King's legacy and promote community engagement. For the 2025 event, held at First Congregational Church, the theme was "Protect, Educate, and Nurture Our Children" and featured speakers, musical performances, and the presentation of MLK scholarships in partnership with the Akron Branch NAACP. The celebration is a long-standing tradition in Akron, focused on empowering youth and upholding King's principles of justice and equality.

Time: 4pm
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Location: First Congregational Church | 292 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture - The 41st Anniversary Year

Akron-Summit County Main Library Commemorates 41 years of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Series in 2026. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture is brought to you by the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Eta Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

This is a free event. Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors to the auditorium will open at 1:30 pm.

Time: 1:30pm
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Location: Akron-Summit County Main Library Auditorium | 60 S. High St, Akron, OH 44308

Akron Urban League 2026 MLK Breakfast

The Akron Urban League invites you to join in honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at their Annual MLK Breakfast on Monday, January 19, 2026. This breakfast is a time-honored tradition where the community comes together to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact, celebrate progress, and rededicate efforts to advance his vision of justice, equity, and opportunity for all.

Time: Doors - 7:30am | Breakfast Begins - 8:30am
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Location: The Double Tree by Hilton | 3180 W Market St, Akron, OH 44333