Martin Luther King Jr. Day events for the Kansas City community

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many are spending the day off celebrating the life and legacy of MLK. Events are being held throughout the Kansas City metro to benefit the community.

For kids and families

• KidsPark’s MLK Day Workshop
  • A day of activities and crafts centered around promoting kindness, community, and education. Childcare costs vary.
  • For more information or to register, contact KidsPark at 816-237-0680 or visit: kidspark.com/find-your-center/our-locations/missouri/state-line-mo/
• Educational exhibit in Gardner, Kansas
  • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 120 E. Main St.
  • Includes a children’s workstation where young learners can participate in interactive activities, as well as displays honoring King’s legacy.
  • Visitors will receive a Martin Luther King Jr. keepsake.
• Brown Bag Concert: Doug Talley Quartet
  • Westport Center for the Arts is hosting the Doug Talley Quartet in honor of MLK Day. The concert starts at noon.
• St. James Methodist MLK Celebration
  • 6 p.m. mass celebration with live performances. This event will be attended by local elected officials.
• Celebration in Independence, Missouri
  • Begins at 4 p.m. at the Truman Memorial Building and includes the presentation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, the John Olivarez Scholarship Award and this year’s keynote speaker, State Rep. Aaron Crossley.

For those in need

• Warming centers with hot drinks and snacks, all open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • OVERLAND PARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
  • REDEMPTION CHURCH
  • SALVATION ARMY
  • The United Way Hotline 211 will provide the nearest warming center near you.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day Free Legal Clinic
  • Attorneys are providing 30-minute free consultations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • You must register beforehand to attend.