Service, Unity and Community: MLK Day Events for Bay Area Families
/ Ronnie SharpeMLK2026 Celebrations around the Bay Area
The 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance will have something for every age and walk of life. With nationally acclaimed festivals and an expanded network of events, activities, and programs extended our reach more audiences. See the partial list of MLK2026 events below.
NorcalMLK has volunteer opportunities throughout the year, and we're a great place for service. Let us know your areas of focus, availability and any other information you wish to provide, and we will keep you informed of the NorcalMLK volunteer opportunities that fit your criteria.
2026 represents the eleventh King & Faith series that presents contemporary contemplation of Dr. King, his message, and his legacy.
The SIDGE Center focuses on disrupting the way we think about AI and innovation through investigation, training, and investment to make human wellbeing, equity, and a healthy world the center of all advanced technologies.
The 2026 Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival (BCAF) in San Francisco is scheduled for January 16-19.
Join us on Sunday, January 18 and Monday, January 19 for two days of service. Bring your friends and family to work together on various fun and meaningful projects to bring to life Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s inspirational legacy of community service, justice and equality for all.
San Francisco's labor, civic, business and community leaders, join with the community at the annual MLK Labor & Community Breakfast to launch the events on the federal holiday honoring Dr. King.
Join Higher Ground, ROOTS Community Health, and Lighthouse Charter Schools for the 16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with us on the Richmond Greenway - join us for a day of community, reflection, and honoring his legacy!
Each year the Foundation partners with local and regional transportation agencies to provide commemorative transportation to and from the celebration events.
MoAD will celebrate the national observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Day of Service, providing FREE admission to the museum and programs throughout the day.
Every year, to celebrate the MLK holiday, citizens engage in service to empower and strengthen our communities and bring us closer to his vision of a "Beloved Community."

The NorcalMLK Foundation is proud to announce an inspiring partnership with Noontime Concerts (NTC), aligning our shared values of social justice and the transformative power of the arts.