Jan. 15

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service Awards Celebration at the Cultural Center of India, 6641 Ironbridge Parkway, Chester, 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:45 and awards program 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Honors local leaders who embody King’s values. Free. ymcarichmond.org/mlkawards 

Jan. 16

48th annual MLK Jr. Community Leaders Breakfast at Richmond Marriott, 424 N. Third St., 7:30 to 10 a.m. Breakfast and recognition of community leaders advancing civil rights and equity. For tickets visit vuu.edu. 

Jan. 18

MLK National Day of Service in Richmond, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Community volunteers honor King’s legacy through service projects. Free. 

Jan. 19

Martin Luther King Community Day at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St., noon to 3 p.m. Family friendly celebration with performances, talks, vendors and community activities. Free. 

MLK Day of Service at Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Fifth St., Richmond, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteer service focused on collecting and distributing winter items. Free. 

Jan. 20

University of Richmond MLK Celebration at Ukrop Auditorium, Robins School of Business, 6 p.m. Keynote address and reception honoring King’s life and legacy. Free. 

Jan. 21

“MLK: Difficult Conversations for Youth” Panel Series at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., 6 to 8 p.m. Youth discussion series on King’s values. Free. 

Jan. 22

VCU 2026 MLK Keynote Celebration at the Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., 5 to 8 p.m. Keynote program with speakers and food drive benefiting the Ram Pantry. Free.