MLK Day of Service: Ways Families Can Give Back in Wilmington, DE
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than a day off from school — it’s a National Day of Service, encouraging families to honor Dr. King’s legacy through action.
Established by Congress in 1994, the King Holiday and Service Act challenges Americans to turn remembrance into service. Here are meaningful ways your family can participate locally.
EASY WAYS TO SERVE (ANY AGE)
- Commit a Random Act of Kindness
- Organize a food, book, supply, or clothing drive
- Volunteer together at a community service event
MLK DAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRAMS
- YMCA MLK Day Open House – All YMCA locations
- 7:45 AM: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast and Statewide Day of Service
- 8:30 AM – 3 PM: MLK Day of Service: BVSPCA
- 9 AM – Noon: MLK Day of Service at Rockwood Park
- 9 AM – 1 PM: Cab Calloway MLK Jr. Day of Celebration & Service
- 10 AM – Noon:
- 10:30 AM: MLK Jr. Day Clean-Up, Peace March & Celebration – MSK Community Center
- 11 AM – 2 PM: MLK Day of Service – Delaware Art Museum
- 11 AM - 1 PM: MLK Day of Service - One Village Alliance
- 1 – 3 PM: MLK Day of Service at Brandywine Park
- 1/20 6 PM: 20th Annual MLK Dinner - Salesianum
SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMPS
Looking for childcare or enrichment while school is closed? These programs offer fun, active options for kids.
- 9 AM – 2:30 PM: KidStrong Pike Creek – School’s Out Camp
- 9 AM – 4 PM:
READ, LEARN & REFLECT TOGETHER
5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
Reading together is a powerful way to help children understand Dr. King’s message of equality, courage, and service — and why it still matters today.
MLK Day is an opportunity to show kids that even small actions can create meaningful change. Serving together helps families build empathy, compassion, and a lifelong habit of giving back.ents
