Monday, January 19, 2026, from 9:30am-11:00am at Natick High School, 15 West Street, Natick.
For community members of all ages! In person, with options to view the program virtually!
Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy that inspires and empowers us all. The program will feature performances from student groups, Middle School MLK Day Creative Contest winners, community leaders and partners, Interfaith Clergy representatives, a moving and interactive keynote from Audi Lynch, and more.
Immediately before the program at 9:30am there will be a Community Connection Event, and time to meet student groups, community organizations, neighbors and friends. Free refreshments for all guests will be provided by Starbucks. The MLK Day program will begin promptly at 10am.
Can’t join us in person? You can livestream the program through Natick Pegasus www.natickpegasus.org/ or watch through Natick Community Television channels: RCN 3, Comcast 99, and Verizon 29 beginning at 10am. Visit https://www.
EVENT: Fill the Van in honor of MLK, Jr. Day
DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2026
TIME: 9:30am-11am
LOCATION: Natick High School, 15 West St.
SPONSOR: Spark Kindness
DESCRIPTION: Help fill the van with unopened, unexpired peanut butter & jelly; pasta sauce & pasta; toothpaste; soap (bars); snacks; canned beans; soups; tuna; juice, cereal; diapers (all sizes). Fill the Van will benefit A Place to Turn Food Pantry and Natick Service Council.
Town of Natick schedule
All Town of Natick offices, departments, and schools will be closed all day on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
The Recycling and Trash Center will also be closed all day.
Regular business will resume on Tuesday, January 20. Please check individual department webpages on the Town website for specific hours open to the public.
MLK Day breakfast, Framingham
The Greater Framingham Community Church will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the Sheraton Framingham hotel, on Jan. 19, at 8am. This is a hybrid event, with in-person and online-only options. The event features speakers, music, and other entertainment. Tickets here
Celebrate MLK Day with a Kindness Service Event—Needham
EVENT: MLK Day of Service: Share Joy Through Letters
DATE: Monday, Jan. 19
TIME: 11am-1pm
LOCATION: Wells Ave Y, 135 Wells Ave, Newton
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: Loneliness affects nearly 40% of adults aged 45 and older. Together, we can make a difference for seniors in local nursing homes who may feel disconnected. All supplies will be provided. Can’t attend? Drop off your letters at either West Suburban YMCA branch in Newton by Friday, January 23. For more information, visit wsymca.org.
Black History Month concert—Boston
EVENT: Sheffield Chamber Players, Black History Month family concert
DATE: Feb. 15, 2026
TIME: 3pm
LOCATION: The Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Rd., Boston
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: The program will highlight Black composers, including works by Daniel Bernard Roumain, Kevin Day and Margaret Bonds, alongside a new commissioned piece created from musical ideas drafted by City Strings students. City Strings, Sheffield, and a combined ensemble will each perform, culminating in a vibrant collaborative finale.
