Free Day at the Skirball
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Astra Lumina
South Coast Botanic Garden - various times
South Coast Botanic Garden - various times
The Escape Game LA
The Escape Game LA - various times
The Escape Game LA - various times
Little Oaks Kids Club
The Oaks - 11:00 AM
The Oaks - 11:00 AM
Academy Museum Drop-in Workshops for Teens
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - 4:30 PM
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - 4:30 PM
Astra Lumina
South Coast Botanic Garden - various times
South Coast Botanic Garden - various times
The Escape Game LA
The Escape Game LA - various times
The Escape Game LA - various times
The Getty Center and Getty Villa
Getty Center - various times
Getty Center - various times
The Wallis Family Fest: Lunar New Year
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
Little Sparks Workshop
Petersen Automotive Museum - 9:00 AM
Petersen Automotive Museum - 9:00 AM
Nothin' But Sand Beach Cleanup
Rotating Coastal Locations - 10:00 AM
Rotating Coastal Locations - 10:00 AM
Smorgasburg Los Angeles
Row DTLA - 10:00 AM
Row DTLA - 10:00 AM
Rancho Cucamonga Lunar Festival
Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center - 11:00 AM
Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center - 11:00 AM
Playtime on the Plaza: Sunday Sing Along
Westwood Village - 11:00 AM
Westwood Village - 11:00 AM
41st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center - 9:00 AM Pick
John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center - 9:00 AM Pick
Big Sunday's 14th Annual MLK Day Clothing Drive & Community Breakfast
South Park Elementary School - 10:00 AM Pick
South Park Elementary School - 10:00 AM Pick
Kids Club at the Americana
Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
Free Day at The Autry
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Echinoderm Appreciation Week
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - 2:00 PM
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - 2:00 PM
Kids Club at The Commons
The Commons at Calabasas - 5:00 PM
The Commons at Calabasas - 5:00 PM
Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie
Vroman's Bookstore - 11:00 AM
Vroman's Bookstore - 11:00 AM
Free Day at The Autry
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Autry National Center - 1:00 PM
Echinoderm Appreciation Week
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - 2:00 PM
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium - 2:00 PM
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41st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Mon Jan 19, 2026
9:00am PT
Age: 8 and up
Price: Free
Location:
John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center
One of SoCal's largest celebrations of Dr. King's birthday is held in Santa Monica.This year’s event embraces the timely theme “Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere."
Dr. King's legacy is honored with readings, music, and speakers. The keynote speaker is Emmy-award winning broadcast producer, reporter, editorialist, and talk show host Bonnie Boswell.
A Community Involvement Fair follows the ceremony at 10:30am.
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