Natick’s 21st Annual MLK Day Celebration

This local celebration of an important national holiday honors the great life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his mission to promote kindness + justice for all. The theme of Natick's 2026 MLK Day is "Build a Community of Justice & Hope: Facing Fear to Choose Courage". 2026 marks the 21st annual MLK Day Celebration in Natick.

When: Monday, January 19

Doors at 9:30am - Community Connection, with refreshments provided by Starbucks
MLK Day Program begins at 10am (the program will run for approximately 90 minutes)

Where: Natick High School Auditorium, 15 West Street, Natick

Audience: For ALL AGES, with special focus on being welcoming to families with school aged children

Featuring: This annual event in Natick, open to all, features:

Student musical performances from Natick High School West Street Jazz Combo and the Walnut Hill Jazz Ensemble, and more!
Middle School Creative Contest winners!
Community leaders and partners
Interfaith Clergy representatives
The voices of Sound & Spirit, an intergenerational performance choir
Keynote: "Becoming the Beloved Community: Choosing Courage over Fear“ Audi Lynch, Director, Natick METCO, Senior Pastor, The Faithful Church and Natick High School Alumnus (with piano accompaniment by Joshua Lynch)

Our event Know Before You Go is linked here with info about the location and parking details.

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events, welcoming to all. Live ASL interpretation will be provided thanks to Partners Interpreting. We can provide a 15 minute early arrival and/or reserved seating for you/your group. To request this or another accommodation or access inquiry, please reach out to the Natick MLK Day Dream Team at dreamteam@firstchurchnatick.org.

Building a Beloved Community

Connection + service + Justice. Each year Natick’s MLK Day Celebration has a highlighted a service project, and an opportunity for connecting with neighbors and community resources. Through the event, community partners also promote additional opportunities for individuals to engage in deeper learning and connection and actions(!) every day to promote justice and inclusion, stand up against racism and injustice in all its forms, amplify kindness, and build the beloved community, a community where everyone belongs.

For more information and for questions, please reach out to the event organizers, Natick MLK Day Dream Team, at dreamteam@firstchurchnatick.org.