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L.A. Works’ MLK 2026 Volunteer Festival

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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
3911 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90037
Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free

On Monday, January 19, join thousands of Angelenos at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the largest MLK Volunteer Festival on the West Coast!

Hosted by L.A. Works, this unforgettable day brings the community together to honor Dr. King’s legacy through hands-on action, learning, and celebration.

The day will include:

• Hands-on volunteer activities including create food boxes, seedballs, story boards, hygiene and mental health kits, jump ropes, and more, all serving local Los Angeles nonprofits
• Interactive experiences including a nonprofit zone, Minecraft March on Washington, a blood drive, and a brand-new MLK pop-up art installation
• An area for families to engage in family-friendly projects
• Food and drinks from local food trucks
• A small business zone to shop from BIPOC-owned vendors
• Music throughout the day provided by 94.7 The Wave
• …and more!

Kick off 2026 by honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at L.A. Works' MLK Volunteer Festival! FREE and open to all ages!

For more information and to sign up, please visit us at laworks.com/MLK.

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