January 19
The Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Council has planned a series of events for Saturday, January 17th, Sunday, the 18th, and the MLK Jr. holiday on Monday, January 19th. From service projects, vigils and a freedom march, there's a bit of something for anyone who wants to get involved this long weekend! And don't worry, the Recommitment Celebration will return in 2027!
Find a full list of happenings for the 30th Annual MLK Holiday Celebration in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas this weekend below:
Saturday, January 17th
- Community Service Project | 9:00-12:00pm | Cooperative Emergency Outreach Inc | Fayetteville, AR
Sunday, January 18th
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Service | 3:00pm | Location TBD | Fayetteville, AR
Monday, January 19th
- MLK Dream Keepers Youth Breakfast | TBD | Fayetteville, AR
- MLK Dream Keepers' Youth Engagement Program | TBD | Fayetteville, AR
- MLK Freedom March | 11:00am | TheatreSquared | Fayetteville, AR | This will be a very special indoor in-person event. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Live stream will be available.
- UARK Vigil | TBD | Fayetteville, AR
The Northwest Arkansas community is encouraged to attend this weekend's events and join their neighbors in celebrating, recognizing, and appreciating the fight for civil rights, justice and freedom. All are welcome.
To learn more about the NWA Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council, please visit their website at www.nwamlk.org.
