Help us Celebrate Monday, January 19, 2026
Join us in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through meaningful events and free open houses at all YMCA locations statewide.
MLK Prayer Breakfast at the Middletown Family YMCA
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Community members are invited to enjoy a morning of prayer, inspiration, music, and fellowship as the Y creates space to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring message of hope, equality, and service. The event is free and open to the public, and attendees are encouraged to bring friends and family for a powerful gathering rooted in celebration and unity.
Free Open Houses at YMCA of Delaware Locations
Monday, January 19, 2026 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In honor of Dr. King’s legacy of service and inclusion, YMCA of Delaware locations will open their doors to the community for free MLK Day Open Houses. These family-friendly events will showcase the Y’s mission to strengthen communities and provide opportunities for all to belong.
Guests will enjoy access to YMCA facilities, fitness classes, activities for kids and families, and opportunities to learn more about programs that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Participating locations include:
- Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA – 351 George Williams Way, Newark, DE 19702
- Brandywine YMCA – 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
- Central YMCA – 501 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Dover YMCA – 1137 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
- Middletown Family YMCA – 202 E. Cochran Street, Middletown, DE 19709
- Sussex Family YMCA – 20080 Church Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- Western Family YMCA – 2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711
The YMCA of Delaware will kick off its MLK celebrations with the annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at the Middletown Family YMCA. This uplifting morning will feature the Walnut Street YMCA Drumline along with special performances by Ashli Rice and Kaisha Blackstone.
Baptist minister and social activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968) dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for justice in the United States. King’s leadership played a pivotal role in ending entrenched segregation for African Americans and to the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Learn more here.
Did you know?
- King’s Birth Name was Michael, not Martin.
- He entered College at the Age of 15 and received his Doctorate in Systematic Theology.
- He received a Nobel Peace Prize when he was thirty-five years old and was then the youngest recipient of the award.