Cleveland, OH
LIST: Northeast Ohio to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events
3News has compiled a list of events taking place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2025 with a range of events celebrating his legacy of equality, justice and service.
From community discussions to cultural programs and volunteer opportunities, residents across the region can participate in meaningful activities that promote reflection and unity.
Whether virtual or in-person, these events offer a chance to connect and honor Dr. King’s vision.
3News has compiled the following list of events happening in Cuyahoga, Summit and Stark counties.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Rock Hall Celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Jan. 20
- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | 1100 E. 9th Street, Cleveland
The Rock Hall will offer free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Guests can enjoy special programs, musical performances, and exhibits reflecting Dr. King’s influence on music and culture.
MLK Community Open House & Day of Music
- Jan. 20
- 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Severance Music Center | 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
The Cleveland Orchestra will host free community performances and activities suitable for families.
More information can be found HERE.
Cleveland Clinic 2025 MLK Day of Celebration
- Jan. 17
- 8 a.m. (virtual event)
The Cleveland Clinic’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration focuses on food justice, inspired by Dr. King’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, will serve as the keynote speaker. The program addresses hunger and highlights Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to combating food insecurity. The free virtual event will also be available on-demand.
Cleveland Museum of Art MLK Day Celebration
- Jan. 20
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cleveland Museum of Art | 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland
Explore activities inspired by Dr. King’s writings, create art, and reflect on his legacy.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History MLK Day
- Jan. 20
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History | 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland
Enjoy free admission, community art projects, and special activities in honor of Dr. King.
Cleveland Orchestra MLK Jr. Celebration Concert
- Jan. 19
- 7:30 p.m.
- Severance Music Center | 11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through music at this special concert.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s Community Arts Center Celebration
- Jan. 20
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cleveland Museum of Art | 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland
Explore a variety of programs and activities related to Dr. King’s theme of justice and nonviolence.
- Jan. 8
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Stephanie Tubbs Jones Building | 3450 Lee Rd., 2nd Floor, Shaker Heights
Seniors (ages 55+) are invited to a creative art-making activity based on the theme “Many Voices, One CommUnity.” No prior art experience required.
Arts-Inspired Celebration
- Jan. 16
- 7 p.m.
- Shaker Heights Middle School Auditorium | 20600 Shaker Blvd., Shaker Heights
A soul-stirring event featuring performances, live music, dance, and an intergenerational art exhibit.
Great Lakes Science Center
- Jan. 20
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Great Lakes Science Center | 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland
In honor of MLK Day, the Great Lakes Science Center is offering free admission to all guests.
STARK COUNTY
Zap Zone Canton – MLK Jr. Day Celebration
- Jan. 20
- Two-hour time slots are available starting at 10 a.m.
- Zap Zone Canton | 4820 Everhard Road NW, Canton
Celebrate with unlimited activities, including laser tag, pixel floor and more.
SUMMIT COUNTY
Akron Art Museum – Free Admission
- Jan. 20
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Akron Art Museum | 1 South High Street, Akron
Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with free admission to the museum, featuring a specially designed gallery guide and family-friendly activities.
Akron Urban League – Annual MLK Breakfast
- Jan. 20
- 8 a.m.
- Hilton Akron/Fairlawn | 3180 W. Market Street, Akron
Join the Akron Urban League in honoring Dr. King’s legacy at their annual breakfast. Tickets and sponsorships are available.
Akron Zoo – MLK Jr. Day Celebration
- Jan. 20
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Akron Zoo | 500 Edgewood Avenue, Akron
Enjoy a day at the zoo with special activities and exhibits in honor of Dr. King.
Stow’s MLK Community Conversation
- Jan. 20
- 6:30 p.m.
- Stow City Hall | 3760 Darrow Road, Stow
Join the community for a conversation featuring local speakers discussing the continued importance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man was shot in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood, picked up by a private car, and driven to a popular area in Tremont Sunday afternoon.
According to Cleveland Police, a 29-year-old was shot in the area of West 81st Street and Wakefield Avenue.
Police say he was taken by a private vehicle to the 2300 block of West 11th Street in the Tremont neighborhood.
Someone then called Cleveland Police.
19 News was on scene in Tremont and saw a white Toyota SUV roped off as part of the crime scene with the left passenger door still open. Outside of the driver’s side door was a pair of black sneakers and several clothing items.
Neighbors in Tremont were stunned to see all the police activity and a road blocked off due to the violent crime.
Rob Broka lives and works just a few doors down.
“I’ve lived here since 2016 and I mean it’s a city so obviously things happen, but I mean something this close, there’s never been anything violent, at least in this neighborhood,” said Broka.
EMS took the victim to the hospital.
No word yet on the victim’s condition.
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The average price in Akron is now listed at $2.92 per gallon, while it has dropped to $2.98 in Cleveland.
AKRON, Ohio — Gas prices in Cleveland have dropped over the past week.
Drivers in Cleveland are now paying an average of $2.98 per gallon after prices fell 13.4 cents in the last week, according to new data released by GasBuddy early Monday. Prices in Cleveland are currently 7.8 cents lower than a month ago but still 14.9 cents higher than this time last year.
The average gas price in Akron also saw a notable decline, dropping 18.2 cents to $2.92 per gallon.
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The national average price of gasoline fell by 1.1 cents in the last week, now averaging $3.02 per gallon. Diesel prices, however, rose by 3.7 cents, reaching $3.525 per gallon.
“It’s been a relatively quiet week for the national average price of gasoline, with little overall movement,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “However, colder weather has pushed diesel prices higher and could also impact gasoline prices if refiners face disruptions. Oil prices have climbed to their highest level since October, driven by President Biden’s new sanctions on so-called dark vessels, which have slowed countries like Iran’s ability to sell oil. This could soon lead to more noticeable increases in gas prices. Seasonally weak demand may help soften the impact of any increases for now, but with refinery maintenance season just weeks away—when refiners typically reduce gasoline production—motorists should be prepared for the spring rally to kick off.”
Here’s a look at historical gasoline prices in Cleveland and the national average going back 10 years, as listed by GasBuddy:
- January 13, 2024: $2.83/g (U.S. Average: $3.05/g)
- January 13, 2023: $3.32/g (U.S. Average: $3.26/g)
- January 13, 2022: $3.11/g (U.S. Average: $3.31/g)
- January 13, 2021: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.37/g)
- January 13, 2020: $2.48/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g)
- January 13, 2019: $1.94/g (U.S. Average: $2.24/g)
- January 13, 2018: $2.41/g (U.S. Average: $2.53/g)
- January 13, 2017: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.34/g)
- January 13, 2016: $1.82/g (U.S. Average: $1.95/g)
- January 13, 2015: $1.93/g (U.S. Average: $2.11/g)
The Cleveland Guardians have made a series of intriguing moves this offseason. Many of those decisions involved finances for the upcoming season and beyond.
Andres Gimenez and his long-term contract are off the books, and Josh Naylor, who was entering his last season of team control, was moved while he still had relatively high value.
After these trades come Cleveland’s free agent signing of Austin Hedges, Carlos Santana, and Shane Bieber, as well as the arbitration deal with Lane Thomas and Steven Kwan.
As it currently stands, Cleveland’s payroll sits at $97,387,203. To put this in context, the Guardians finished the 2024 season with a payroll of $143,865,037, making this a difference of -$46,478,014. (All numbers are per BrooksGate on X.)
Yes, moving on from Gimenez cleared up some flexibility with the cap, but he was only owed $5.5 million in 2024 and $10.5 million in 2025.
One of the biggest reasons for the drop in payroll is due to the contracts of players who didn’t finish the 2024 season on the active roster.
Those players include Jean Segura ($8.5 million), Scott Barlow ($6.7 million), Ramon Laureano ($5.15 million), and Carlos Carrasco ($2 million) coming off the books, per FanGraphs.
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So, what does all of this mean?
If the organization plans to match or exceed its 2024 payroll, they have plenty of room to work with.
Chris Antonetti said that following the Gimenez trade, they planned to “reallocate” the funds from that deal to other areas of the roster.
He also mentioned late last week that the team will still “be engaged on opportunities to add to our group if the right opportunities are there.”
However, this doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be a big player on the free-agent market.
They could always sign one of the outfielders or starting pitchers on the market, or they could use the funds to keep their homegrown talent.
Cleveland could be saving some of this money for possible upcoming contract extensions. Those negotiations and signings typically happen at some point during Spring Training.
There’s still plenty of time before Opening Day, and the Guardians have options on the free agency market to add pieces to their starting rotation, in the outfield, or both.
Either way, hopefully, the Guardians do something with these funds to improve on the roster which was just three wins away from the World Series just a few months ago.
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