“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”

Martin Luther King, Jr.

As more Americans transform Martin Luther King, Jr. Day into a day of service, January 19 provides a chance to honor his legacy through volunteerism and community engagement. Find ways to take part in the celebration with your family this year.

Ways to Celebrate MLK Day

Each year since its creation, millions of Americans honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s work by coming together for a national day of service, as well as dialogue around the late civil rights leader’s birthday (January 15). Check out the local opportunities below to participate in MLK Day through service-oriented activity or other local events that celebrate the legacy of Dr. King.

MLK Day Service Events in Bucks County

If you are looking for ways for you and your family to contribute to the community, Bucks County has a variety of opportunities on MLK Day.

Day of Service for All Ages at Abington Library

1030 Old York Road, Abington

Abington Township Public Library invites the community to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through a day of service that offers hands‑on volunteer projects for all ages. This event includes making cards for hospital patients, creating coloring sheets for Color-a-Smile, and assembling lunch bags for Meals on Wheels. Additionally, the library welcomes art supply donations for CHOP patients and encourages guests to ship items to the library or bring them to the event.

Day of Giving at The Yoga Gnome

350 S. Main Street, #109, Doylestown

The Yoga Gnome’s Day of Giving returns for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. They invite students in 1st grade and up to explore Dr. King’s vision of equality through vision board design, SMART goal-setting, reflective yoga, and assembling breakfast bags for the Doylestown Food Pantry. The event is free, however, organizers ask participants to sign up for items to bring in the breakfast bags. Additionally, this drop‑off program runs Monday, January 19, from 10 am to noon.

MLK Day of Service at Tyler State Park

101 Swamp Road, Newtown

The community is invited to take part in a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day cleanup at Tyler State Park, with volunteers gathering at the Tyler Center for the Arts to help care for the park’s natural spaces. Participants are encouraged to bring water, gloves, trash pickers, and sturdy footwear, while trash bags and additional supplies will be provided.

MLK Day of Service at Stony Creek Park

200 E. Hancock Street, Lansdale

Lansdale Parks & Recreation will host a community park cleanup on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, beginning at 9 am in the Stony Creek Park parking lot. Volunteers will be provided with gloves and trash bags and are asked to complete a waiver prior to participating.

Other Volunteering Opportunities

Interested in additional volunteering opportunities with Bucks County organizations? Explore How to Make Volunteering a Family Affair in Bucks County.

Local Celebrations Honoring MLK Jr.

Furthermore, anyone hoping to honor Dr. King can discover several Bucks County events featured below.

MLK Teen Peace & Social Justice Summit 2026 at Bristol Boro High School

1801 Wilson Avenue, Bristol
Sunday, January 18, 2026

The 16th Annual Bucks & Montgomery Counties MLK Teen Peace & Social Justice Summit will take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Bristol Boro High School. This event will offer students in grades 7–12 an afternoon of inspiration and community building. In addition, the program features an inspirational speaker, student‑led stories, refreshments, and resources designed to spark meaningful conversations around peace, justice, and nonviolent leadership.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration in Abington Township

1176 Old York Road, 2nd Floor, Abington

The Abington Township Human Relations Commission will present its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Enjoy a performance by the Abington Choral Club and then help honor local leaders with Community Service Awards. Furthermore, attendees are invited to contribute new socks for The Everywhere Project through the Sox in the City initiative.

MLK Day at Please Touch Museum

4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia

Join the museum’s celebration of advocacy through confidence-building experiences in STEM, visual and performing arts, textiles, and music. Children and families will explore hands-on activities that empower them to use their voices, creativity, and curiosity to make a difference.

Unity Week 2026 in Bensalem Township

Various locations in Bensalem Township
January 19–21, 2026

Bensalem Township invites the community to B3T Unity Week 2026, a three‑day celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This event features a breakfast followed by morning and evening gatherings at locations throughout Bensalem and Trevose. In addition, each program underscores unity and diversity within the community, with refreshments provided and reservations required for the opening breakfast.

Looking for more events around the Main Line? Check out our sister site Main Line Parent’s MLK Day roundup.

More Ways to Celebrate MLK Day With Your Family

• Read a book about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy
• Teach your children about civil rights and social justice.
• Watch or listen to the “I Have a Dream” speech.
• Visit a local museum or memorial, or take part in an online celebration.
• Interview friends or family members who remember the Civil Rights movement.
• Share the causes that are personally important to you and your kids.

Feature photo courtesy of Please Touch Museum.