King Day 2026

The celebration begins at 11 a.m. in Dinosaur Hall. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Mark McCloud, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the University of Tennessee at Martin, will share his perspective on building inclusive communities and carrying forward Dr. King’s dream in today’s world.

The Discovery Park Community Choir, a newly formed group of singers and musicians from throughout our region, will fill the space with a moving performance celebrating hope, equality and peace.

After the program, families can participate in hands-on activities inspired by Dr. King’s most memorable quotes and take part in a special educational session exploring Dr. King’s relationships with other key civil rights leaders of the mid-20th century.

As the only federal holiday dedicated to national service, MLK Day invites us all to give back. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., local community service and volunteer organizations will be on-site to help guests discover meaningful ways to get involved and make a difference. Visitors are also encouraged to bring canned goods to support local food banks. Guests who bring five or more canned goods will receive $10 admission. Free admission will be available for children 17 and under, college students, faculty and staff with a valid college ID.

You may also like the following events from Discovery Park of America:

• Next Friday, 9th January, 06:30 pm, Beyond the Brush - Winter Cardinal in Union City
• Next Saturday, 10th January, 08:00 pm, Astronomy Night - Jupiter’s Opposition in Union City
• This month, 13th January, 09:00 am, Homeschool Day on Tuesday, Jan. 13 in Union City

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