Park District of Highland Park Day of Service in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Park District of Highland Park
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Day of Service in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date & Time
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Google Maps 
Cost
Free

“A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF!”

An annual event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Appropriate for all ages, participants complete service projects to benefit the surrounding community.

The Day of Service program is a joint signature event of the City of Highland Park, the City’s Human Relations Advisory Group and the Park District of Highland Park, bringing together Highland Park residents and neighbors throughout the North Shore for on-site service projects, engaging presentations, and special performances, to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

For more information or if you are a community organization interested in hosting a service project table at this year’s event, please contact Christina Earle at [email protected].

January 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am 12:30 pm

Free
1207 Park Avenue West
Highland Park, IL 60035 United States
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847.579.4554
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Donation Drop-Off

9-10:30am

  • Please pre-sort and label donations by organization. This will allow volunteers to sort your donations inside the Senior Center.
  • Follow the signage to the Donation Drop-Off point under the porte cochere, by the entrance to the Highland Park Senior Center. 
  • Drivers should remain in their vehicles at all times. 
  • A volunteer will unload your donations and ensure they are directed to the proper organization.