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<\/p>\nPublished on January 14, 2026<\/p>\n
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By Matthew Boyd, Office of Communication<\/p>\n
Celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday week with these free and fun events scheduled across The American Dream City from Jan. 14 through Jan. 19, 2026. Check back each week for a new list of family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n
Pokemon TCG Club<\/p>\n
Pok\u00e9mon fans are invited to the Pok\u00e9mon TCG Club<\/a> on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Southwest Branch Library<\/a>. Bring your own Pok\u00e9mon trading cards to play, trade, and connect with fellow trainers. Cosplay is welcome and encouraged.<\/p>\n Texas Authors Book Club<\/p>\n The Texas Authors Book Club<\/a> will meet Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Fielder Museum<\/a>. The program will feature author Tui Snider<\/a> discussing Santa Claus Bank Robber, a true-crime account of a dramatic 1927 Christmastime bank robbery and its tragic aftermath.<\/p>\n Hike with a Naturalist<\/p>\n Bundle up and join a free, guided Hike with a Naturalist<\/a> on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at River Legacy Nature Center<\/a>. This relaxed, family-friendly hike has no set theme, allowing naturalists to explore winter wildlife, plant adaptations, animal tracks, and other seasonal surprises, with the route tailored to the group and weather conditions.<\/p>\n Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service<\/p>\n Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s legacy by giving back at the Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service<\/a> on Monday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mission Arlington\u2013Mission Metroplex<\/a>. Volunteers will receive community assignments at check-in, with the first 500 participants receiving a commemorative MLK T-shirt, and awards presented to the largest youth and overall volunteer groups.<\/p>\n MLK Day of Service Festival<\/p>\n The MLK Day of Service Festival<\/a> is a free, family-friendly celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Center Plaza in Arlington, where the community can honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s legacy with live performances, dance troupes, the MLK essay winner showcase, informational exhibits and more. It\u2019s part of the city\u2019s \u201cAdvancing the Dream\u201d<\/a> series of events recognizing local volunteers and promoting unity and service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on January 14, 2026
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