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MLK weekend 2026 in Miami & South Florida: 17 great things to do with kids
Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list this weekend! The year is barely three weeks old and already we have a three-day weekend in Miami and South Florida.
Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz issued several warnings for riders planning to participate in the “Wheels Up, Guns Down” demonstration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Miami-Dade County.
A three-day weekend is coming up for Florida school students. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 19, and public schools in all 67 counties will be closed for the day. The federal holiday is observed on the third Monday in January and was established in 1983, according to the National Constitution Center.
Miami hosts its Annual MLK Community Breakfast to honor Dr. King's legacy, with Chairwoman King and Commissioner Hardemon inviting the public to participate.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed Monday, Jan. 19. In 2025, the holiday coincided with the inauguration of President Trump on Jan. 20. At the time, flags were flying at half-staff around the U.S. for the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Here's what to know about the man and the holiday.
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4 Powerful Things to Do on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
The man who marched on Washington was a revolutionary who wanted our pockets full and our people protected. This MLK Day, lets skip the empty platitudes from politicians— and possibly the brunches that can wait for Sunday Funday— and celebrate his legacy in real ways with purpose this Monday.
The Miami Heat turned up the community spirit today at West Hollywood Elementary School in Hollywood, Florida. They hosted their annual HEAT Day of Service event presented by American Airlines.