Martin Luther King Day Events – Ohio
Time to gather the family and take advantage of all the FREE and discounted events being held around Ohio, January 20, 2025, MLK Day.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY – NE OH
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106
Free admission.
cmnh.org
Visit the Museum for free this Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a meaningful exploration of Dr. King’s legacy and his connection to science, community, and Cleveland. No ticket or registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome.
Cleveland History Center
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 10am-5pm
Admission: FREE
Additional charge for carousel ride.
Location: 10825 East Boulevard | Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216-721-5722
wrhs.org
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106
holdenfg.org
Enjoy free Admission to Cleveland Botanical Garden on MLK Jr. Day! Visitors are invited to explore our exotic glasshouses and play in our Perennial Playspace from 10:00am-5:00pm. Be sure to stop by our tree cookie activity table from 11:00am-2:00pm to make a craft you can take home, participate in a community art project, and learn about how to access more benefits from plants and trees.
Admission is free to all. No advance reservation necessary.
Cleveland Museum of Art
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Ames Family Atrium, Gartner Auditorium and Galleries
11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH
clevelandart.org
Guests are invited to experience the blockbuster exhibition Picasso and Paper for FREE. No tickets are required. Visitors are admitted into the exhibition throughout the day on a first-come, first-served basis.
The RINK at Wade Oval
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with University Circle. Enjoy special programs and activities in honor of Dr. King throughout the week of Sunday, January 19 through Saturday, January 25. For additional information click here.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 9am-6pm
Location: 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44114
216.781.ROCK | Admission: FREE
website
Enjoy a free admission day at the Rock Hall filled with live performances, education programs and family activities that will highlight how people use music to find their voices and create a sense of community.
Great Lakes Science Center – Martin Luther King Day
Date: January 20, 2025
Times: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH
216.694.2000
Free general admission.
Click here for additional information.
Guests can enjoy access to special programming including science shows, hands-on science activities, NASA Capsule Chats and more! No reservation required.
Cleveland Orchestra
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 7pm
Place: Severance’s Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall.
Information: clevelandorchestra.com
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with free community performances and activities! This family-friendly event features a wide variety of community ensembles live from Severance’s Mandel Concert Hall and Reinberger Chamber Hall.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH 44122
Learn more: maltzmuseum.org
Join us (Maltz Museum) for this free, all-day celebration commemorating iconic civil rights leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and everyday citizens who fought against discrimination. Explore the Museum and experience our latest special exhibition, all while enjoying hands-on activities on this family-friendly day!
HAMILTON COUNTY – SW OH
JUBILEE presented by the MLK Coalition
Date: January 20, 2025
Freedom March 10:30 am | Freedom Program: Noon
Location: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
website
LAKE COUNTY – NE OH
FUN DAY: Micro World
Lake Metroparks
Date: January 20, 2025
Time: 10am-3pm
Admission: Free. No registration required.
Address: Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
website
SUMMIT COUNTY – NE OH
Akron Zoo Martin Luther King Day
Date: January 20, 2025
Times: 11am-4pm
Location: 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH
330.375.2550
akronzoo.org
Admission: FREE
Visit the zoo and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Admission is free for all guests. Parking rates apply.
Akron Art Museum
Family Days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Date: January 20, 2025
Times: 11am-5pm
Location: One South High Street, Akron
Free admission.
Tickets: akronartmuseum.org
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with FREE public hours at the Museum. Related photographs from the collection will be on view and interactive activities will be available in the lobby.
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