# Event Details - **Event Name**: Howard County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come join us for a Day of Service with the Howard County MLK Holiday Commission - let's make a difference together!About this EventIn the tradition of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday being, "A Day On, Not a Day Off," Howard County is providing numerous activities for the community to honor the Civil Rights Leader's legacy through service.Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, the Office of Human Rights and Equity (OHRE) and the Howard County Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission invite you to join us at the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center and engage in meaningful service opportunities, education and projects that embody Dr. King's dedication to equality and social justice.A full list of service activities can be viewed under the "Agenda" section of this page, and will also be included with your confirmation email. Please note that, while the majority of activities will be available all day, the HopeWorks Teen Workshop: “I Can, I Will” Zine Making Workshop is 2-3:30 PM ONLY. Please register at MLK-2026-Teen-Workshop.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot. Agenda?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMCommunity Service Donation CornerInfo: Bring a donation of canned goods, dry goods, sanitary napkins, baby goods, school supplies, coats, etc. These items will be collected throughout the day and be distributed by our partners at the Howard County Food Bank, Columbia Community Care, and Grassroots.?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMCancer Care Kit CraftHost: Kits to HeartInfo: Create two craft activities – Care Bear Towels and Decorative Handwritten Letters-which will be included in cancer care kits and distributed to patients in Howard County. Students who participate in this activity are eligible for community service hours.?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMYouth Caring Craft CornerHost: Columbia Community CareInfo: Columbia Community Care's Executive Director Erika Chavarria and her staff will provide a crafts room where they will instruct youth on creating cards, art, and other items to be given to those in need.?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMImmersive Civil Rights Virtual Reality TourHost: Shantay DemarInfo: Participate in an immersive experience where you will use a VR headset to explore historical sites, witness key events like the March on Washington, and learn about the struggle for civil rights.?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMMLK Read-InInfo: Community partners, Howard County Commissioners, and County Staff will read children's books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and trailblazers in the Civil Rights movement from the Howard County Library System (HCLS) book display throughout the day.?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMGrassroots Lunch KitsHost: Grassroots Crisis InterventionInfo: Create non-perishable lunch kits for individuals who walk into Grassroots for crisis services and request bag lunches.?: 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMMLK Children's VillageInfo: Children of all ages will have an opportunity create cards, gifts, and decorations related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's legacy and vision.?: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PMHopeWorks Teen Workshop: “I Can, I Will” Zine Making Workshop (2-3:30 PM ONLY)Host: HopeWorksInfo: Teens (13-18) are invited to participate in a facilitated session where they will create Zines reflecting on non-violence. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/howard-county-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service-2026/100001977285167162 - **Event Categories**: martin-luther-king-day, workshops, koningsdag, nonprofit, holiday, food-drinks, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Harriet Tubman Cultural Center - **lat**: 39.1863898 - **long**: -76.8798077 - **full address**: Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Howard County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/3c4dd03624059c86559be5ae209c4c1b4de694455306a1e4b46d302525932ec1-rimg-w1200-h675-dcbf971d-gmir.jpg?v=1765473486 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Howard County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2026 being held? 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