Philadelphia

*FREE* 13th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service Involving the tristate area, this event celebrates King's legacy by turning community concerns into ongoing citizen action. The numerous projects are expected to attract a national record 60,000 volunteers. The signature project, at Germantown High School, will feature Mayor Nutter and Sen. Bob Casey with a host of volunteers. For additional info, call 215-242-9070 or go to www.mlkdayofservice.org.

*FREE* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Tribute to King's life & work. Music, dancing, laser show & more, including a community-service project to aid the homeless. African American Museum, 701 Arch St.; 215-574-0380. www.aampmuseum

.org. 11 am-5 pm.

*FREE* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Volunteer project aimed at protecting water resources from storm-water runoff pollution. Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Dr.; 215-685-0723. www.fairmountwaterworks.com. 9:30 am-12:30 pm.

*FREE* Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bell Ringing Ceremony Annual tradition paying tribute to King's life & legacy. Liberty Bell Center, 501 Market St.; 215-965-2305. www.nps.gov/inde. 11:30 am.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Benefit & Awards Luncheon Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence, Inc.'s annual benefit. Sheraton City Center Hotel, 201 N. 17th St.; 215-751-9300. philmlkjrassoc.org. $85. noon.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities Day of free activities to illustrate King's life & mission. National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St.; 215-925-2800. www.libertymuseum.org. Free; general adm. for those not participating in MLK activities. 10 am-5 pm.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Storytelling sessions, musical & dramatic performances, quilting service project. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St.; 215-409-6700. www.constitutioncenter.org. Included in admission. 1/21 10 am-3 pm.

*FREE* Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Volunteers bring, make & serve lunch & houseclean. Programming also includes holiday-themed stories, songs & music. Bethesda N. Broad St., 722 N. Broad St.; 610-265-8703. www.bethesdaproject.org. 9:30 am.

Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend African American history-themed events & activities, gospel concert & preview of a photo-essay book on black identity. Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St.; 215-448-1254, www.fi.edu. Included in admission. 1/20 10 am-5 pm.

*FREE* Philadelphia Orchestra: Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert Mix of spirituals & Western compositions. Thomas Wilkins conducts a program featuring the Philadelphia All City Choir & guest speaker. Martin Luther King High School, 6100 Stenton Ave.; 215-276-5253. Tickets required: www.philorch.org/mlk. 7 pm.

Pennsylvania suburbs

Annual Multicultural Day Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Children work together to create a theater piece. Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd., Cheltenham; 215-379-4660. www.cheltenhamarts.org. $18. 10 am-3 pm.

Kids' Storytime: Martin Luther King Jr. Stories relating to King's life & goals. Longwood Gardens, Rte. 1, Kennett Square; 610-388-1000. www.longwoodgardens.org. Included in admission. 10 & 10:45 am.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Storytelling Performance Program on King with award-winning storyteller Linda Goss. Longwood Gardens, Rte. 1, Kennett Square; 610-388-1000. www.longwoodgardens.org. Included in admission. 1 pm.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Performance of South African music & spirituals & service focusing on the visions of leaders such as King, Mandela & Tutu. The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne; 610-623-1645. www.thegardenchurch.org. Donations accepted. 1/20 11 am.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Celebration Choral performance, keynote address & essay-winner recognition. Presented by the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County. Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center, Drexelbrook Dr. & Valley Rd., Drexel Hill. Reservations required: 610-259-1661, Ext. 3008. www.communityymca.org. $20; $10 children younger than 18. 8 am.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Readings, exhibits & special activities. Barns-Brinton House/John Chads House, Rte. 1 a mile north of Rte. 52, Chadds Ford; 610-388-7376. www.chaddsfordhistory.org. Included in admission. 10 am-2 pm.

*FREE* Martin Luther King Jr. Day Performance: Sistah Mafalda Mafalda is the lead dancer & choreographer for the Afro-American-Caribbean drum & dance group Kuumba. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown; 610-278-5100. www.mc-npl.org. 2 pm.

New Jersey

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Featuring a speech by Rev. Samuel Kyles & musical performances. Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro; 856-256-5411. www.rowan.edu. $40. 9:30 am.

*FREE* Realizing the Dream: Community Building Groups That Make a Difference Event sponsored by Haddonfield Human Relations Commission at Meetinghouse Auditorium. Haddonfield Friends School, 47 N. Haddon Ave., Haddonfield; 856-429-6786. www.haddonfieldnj.org. 7:30-9 pm.

Delaware

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast Talk, breakfast & awards ceremony. Chase Center on the Riverfront, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington; 302-764-4323. www.centerontheriverfront.com. $25. 8-11 am.