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 16, 2023, MLK Day.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY – NE OH
Cleveland History Center
Date: January 16, 2023
Time: 10am-5pm
Admission: FREE – No registration required.
Location: 10825 East Boulevard | Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216-721-5722
wrhs.org
Join CHC on January 16th as they commemorate MLK Jr. Day with free admission to the Cleveland History Center! Learn about the heroes of the past, and see how their lives have continued to shape our future.
Cleveland Botanical Gardens
Date: January 16, 2023
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens
11030 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106
holdenfg.org
Admission is free! The indoor gardens will be open to explore along with activities for the whole family. Our focus will be on The National Day of Service and how in the spirit of MLK Jr., learning about and planting trees is a service to you and your community. Programs will be available for drop in between 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. No advance ticket required.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
January 16, 2023
Time: 10am – 5:00 pm
Location: 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44114
216.781.ROCK | Admission: FREE
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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.
Tickets required. Virtual program also available.
Great Lakes Science Center – Martin Luther King Day
Date: January 16, 2023
Times: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH
216.694.2000
Admission:
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Cleveland Orchestra
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert
Date: January 15, 2023
Time: 7pm
Place: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
Admission: FREE – Tickets released January 7, 2023.
Tickets for the event will be released on January 7th. Tickets can be obtained Severance Music Center box office, by phone at 216-231-1111 or online at clevelandorchestra.com.
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Hear Our Voices: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Date: January 16, 2023
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood, OH 44122
Admission: FREE with registration.
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Join us for free all day at the Maltz Museum! Honor iconic civil rights leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and everyday citizens who fought against discrimination while celebrating the everyday hero in you. Tour the Maltz Museum’s permanent collections and special exhibition, This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement, while enjoying hands-on activities on this family-friendly day!
Cleveland Museum of Natural History – Discovery Day
Date: January 16, 2023
Time: 1o am – 4pm
Location: 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.4600 or 800.317.9155
www.cmnh.org
Admission: FREE
On Monday, January 16, 2023, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will welcome all guests, free of charge, in celebration of Discovery Day. Each year, cultural, civic, and science institutions honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. by inviting all members of the community to enjoy their spaces, exhibits, and attractions at no cost.
The Museum will be open and free to the public on Monday, January 16, from 10am to 5pm. No registration is required for entry; visitors will be admitted upon arrival.
HAMILTON COUNTY – SW OH
MLK COALITION – MLK DAY 2023
Date: January 16, 2023
Time: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Location: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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LAKE COUNTY – NE OH
FUN DAY: Extreme Nature!
Lake Metroparks
Date: January 16, 2023
Time: Noon -4PM
Admission: FREE
Address: Penitentiary Glen Reservation
8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
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School’s out on MLK Day! Plants and animals have EXTREME adaptations to help them survive. Discover these crazy features through fun games, activities and live animals. No registration required.
SUMMIT COUNTY – NE OH
Akron Zoo Martin Luther King Day
Date: January 16, 2023
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 16, 2023
Times: 1pm – 4pm
Location: One South High Street, Akron
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Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free public hours at the Museum. Related photographs from the collection will be available for viewing on this day in the lobby. Free and open to all.
