2026 Schedule of Events
Friday, Jan. 9, and Saturday, Jan. 10
Service Project: Beautifying Aurora Fire Rescue stations
Help Beautify Aurora Fire Rescue Fire Stations! Volunteers, artists and community members are invited to help refresh and brighten community rooms at two Aurora Fire Rescue stations. Join us for a hands-on service project that supports our firefighters and enhances spaces used by the community.
- Friday, Jan. 9 – Room priming
Shifts available from 2 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 10 – Painting
Shifts available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until projects are complete
Food will be provided for volunteers on both days.
Locations:
- Aurora Fire Rescue Fire Station 2 – 12600 Hoffman Blvd.
- Aurora Fire Rescue Fire Station 11 – 2291 S. Joliet St.
Saturday at Station 11 only: Enjoy a fire prevention expo, kids’ craft activities, a “Touch a Truck” experience and a guided station tour. This event is a collaboration with Walls Project.
Register for this service project at AuroraGov.org/Volunteer.
Monday, Jan. 12
Opening Celebration
An opening celebration honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring dynamic performances that reflect his enduring impact. Mayor Mike Coffman will present an official proclamation, followed by a prayer vigil hosted by the Aurora Community of Faith. Light refreshments will be available.
- Noon to 1:30 p.m.
- Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Wednesday, Jan. 14
The Local Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn about Dr. King’s visits to the Denver area and engage with a panel of community members to explore his legacy.
- 6 p.m.
- Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway
- Register at AuroraMuseum.org
Thursday, Jan. 15
Interfaith Breakfast
Event Partners: Aurora Community of Faith and Aurora Mental Health and Recovery
Friday, Jan. 16
NAACP Youth & College: I Am The Dream
A meaningful youth and family night honoring the living legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by uplifting and empowering today’s young people.
- 5:30 p.m.
- Community College of Aurora, 16000 E. Centretech Parkway
Saturday, Jan. 17
Service Project: Packing hygiene kits for neighbors in need
Help city staff pack 1,000 hygiene kits for community members in need.
- 9 to 11 a.m.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
- Register in the Volunteer Portal at AuroraGov.org/Volunteer
Wreath-laying Ceremony
Join city officials at this wreath-laying ceremony
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 9898 E. Colfax Ave.
Monday, Jan. 19
2026 MLK Marade
Event hosted by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission
- 10 a.m.
- Marade Route: Starts at City Park, travels down Colfax Avenue and ends at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park
- More details found at drmartinlkingjrchc.org