Celebrate and enjoy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with these family-friendly activities and volunteer opportunities in Omaha!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 20th – MLK Jr. Day of Service Registration: String Sprouts – 10:30am-12:30pm – FREE [REGISTER]
- Tiny Volunteers Helping Tiny Music Students! Hundreds of new String Sprouts will begin learning violin or cello this fall, and we’re already preparing their supplies! Our event is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers, but volunteers of ALL AGES can help out (parental supervision is required).
- String Sprouts is an innovative curriculum designed for kids as young as 3 years and their caregivers to learn violin or cello together, along with other kids! Weekly classes run from September to May in locations around the Omaha metro area. The annual tuition is on a sliding scale that starts at $0, so anyone can participate, and instruments and class materials are included in that cost!
- Location: Omaha Conservatory of Music – 7023 Cass Street, Omaha, NE
Jan 20th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Open Door Mission – 9:00am-5:00pm(2-hour shifts available) [REGISTER]
- Honor the memory and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a national Day of Service.
- Join Open Door Mission on this national Day of Service. Please be flexible to help complete high-impact projects that will benefit our neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty. Volunteer opportunities are available for 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm, and 3pm-5pm.
- Limited availability. Registration required ahead of time.
Jan 20th – Durham Museum Free Admission for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 10:00am-4:00pm – FREE
- The Durham Museum is proud to offer free admission to the community on Monday, January 20, 10AM-4PM, to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Join the museum as we highlight MLK’s legacy and message of peace, tolerance, community service, and an inclusive, hopeful future for all.
- In addition to the museum’s permanent exhibitions, guests will enjoy special performances, an archival spotlight on Omaha’s civil rights history, a scavenger hunt inspired by MLK’s legacy, trivia and multiple screenings of Dr. King’s speech, as well as thoughtful presentations from local community partners
- Location: The Durham Museum – 801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE
10 Places to Volunteer with Kids in Omaha
- Choose from a variety of agencies where families can volunteer their time on this day to serve others. (It is always a good idea to contact the agency before planning to volunteer to verify age requirements, complete the application process (if needed), or schedule a time in advance.)
Other MLK Volunteer Opportunities Through Share Omaha
Nationally: Free Admission to National Parks – Jan. 20th
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Past Events
UNMC & Nebraska Medicine Present: MLK Day 2023 – Jan. 16 (12 – 1 pm) (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
- Join the Nebraska Medicine Inclusion and Diversity Office and the UNMC Office of Inclusion for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Program on Monday, Jan. 16, at noon. This year’s Power of Prevention program will honor Dr. King’s legacy and dream of equality and equity for all.The keynote speaker will be Kenny McMorris, a veteran health care executive, innovator, influencer and strategist who has served since 2014 as chief executive officer of Charles Drew Health Center.
- Location: This year’s program will be held both in person at the UNMC Sorrell Center, Room 4053, and virtually.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Omaha Children’s Museum – Jan. 16 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.), Included with Regular Admission
- The museum will be open on this special Monday! Attend the Color and Light Science Show, make friendship bracelets and listen to a reading of “The Skin You Live In.”
- Location: 500 S. 20th St., Omaha.
