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.

Tuesday, January 14

Friday, January 17

  • 11 a.m. –1 p.m. – 2025 SMPH and UW Health In Community MLK Event (learn more)
  • 4:30–7 p.m. – MLK Free Community Dinner, Gordon Dining and Event Center (learn more)

Saturday, January 18

  • 6 p.m.-11 p.m. – 39th annual Women in Focus “I Have a Dream” Scholarship Ball and Virtual Auction (learn more)
  • MLK Community Choir rehearsal (learn more)

Sunday, January 19

  • 7 a.m.–1 p.m. – MLK Youth Recognition Breakfast, Edgewood High School Welcome Center & Gym
  • 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – MLK Ecumenical Service (learn more)

Monday, January 20

  • 10 a.m. – Sun Prairie’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony (learn more)
  • 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 (learn more)
  • 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – MLK Community Choir performance (learn more)

Tuesday, January 28

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