Celebrating MLK Day 2025 in the Madison community

Find opportunities to celebrate the life, legacy, and teachings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the UW–Madison campus and in the community.

Friday, January 17

  • 4:30–7 p.m. – MLK Free Community Dinner, Gordon Dining and Event Center

Saturday, January 18

  • TBD – 39th annual Women in Focus “I have a Dream” Scholarship Ball and Virtual Auction (learn more)

Sunday, January 19

  • 7 a.m.–1 p.m. – MLK Youth Recognition Breakfast, Edgewood High School Welcome Center & Gym

Monday, January 20

  • Noon–5 p.m. MLK Youth Call to Service, Central Library Downtown Madison
  • 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. – 40th Annual Madison & Dane County MLK Day Observance, Overture Center for the Arts

Tuesday, January 28

  • 5:30–7 p.m. UW–Madison 2025 MLK Symposium, Shannon Hall, Memorial Union (learn more)