Saratoga MLK Jr. Celebration Weekend

MLK Saratoga's annual Dr. King Celebration Weekend offers a range of programming illuminating, amplifying, and reflecting on social, racial, and economic justice issues. Workshops, performances, lecture and panel discussions will engage community participants on many levels. This year’s theme explores and responds to Dr. King’s reflection, “Songs are the soul of a movement.”

Music and song give expression to pain and grief as well as joy, hope and the resilience of the human spirit. It has been three years since we have gathered in person for this annual tradition. We want to come together to grieve and heal, learn and grow, connect and celebrate. All events are free.

Monday (1/16) 9:30 am – 12 pm National Day of Service: in-person volunteer projects and actions in collaboration with a variety of community organizations.

Projects for all ages include:

• C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios to make kindness rocks;
• Mooncatcher Project to assemble sustainable menstrual pad kits;
• Waldorf School for story-reading and card-making;
• Saratoga Free Fridge - donate food and grocery cards;
• Little Free Library at the Frederick Allen Lodge - donate books;
• Temple Sinai Take Note: donate children’s book and musical instruments drive;
• Youth Squared to make peace flags.

Saratoga Springs Public Library | Free | Registration begins at 9:30 am

All events are free & open to the public thanks to generous community partners, private donors, and grants from Caffe Lena, Julie and Sonny Bonacio, Price Chopper, Saratoga Casino and Raceway Foundation, Saratoga Springs Public Library, Skidmore College, Stewart’s Shops, and Target.

Check website for details and updates. The links to reserve seats for events that require registration are located at the end of each event's description on the main celebration page.

https://www.mlksaratoga.org/celebration-weekend