The Indianapolis area will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with special observances and events. Among them:Indianapolis Urban League, 777 Indiana Ave.: “Freedom Walk on the Avenue.” Doors open at 11 a.m., walk begins at noon. The processional will leave from the front door of the Urban League and head down Indiana Avenue to the Madame Walker Theatre for a program commemorating the life and legacy of King. Free. (317) 236-2099.Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St.: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Through historic materials, family activities and crafts, discussions, spoken word, storytelling, and dance and musical performances, participants will learn more about King’s legacy and the important role youths play in our nation’s future. Performers in the Frank and Katrina Basile Theater include the Asante Children’s Theatre, Kenyetta Dance Company, Tasha Jones and the Write Me Project, and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. Free. (317) 232-1882.Crispus Attucks Museum, 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St.: Special January exhibit, “Celebrating the Man and the Movement,” celebrates the life and legacy of King; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ends Jan. 31). Free. (317) 226-2432.Earth House, 237 N. East St.: MLK Day Grassroots Community Celebration. Central Indiana Jobs With Justice co-hosts a community celebration to reignite the social justice movement in Central Indiana and advocate for quality, affordable health care, fair wages and dignity in the workplace; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (317) 917-0723, ext. 33. Free, but $8 suggested donation for organic lunch.University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Ave.: MLK Day celebration, noon to 1:30 p.m., Ransburg Auditorium. Speaker: Patricia Russell-McCloud, author, orator and former Federal Communications Commission attorney. Also, jazz and choral music. Free. (317) 788-3251.Bethel AME Church, 697 S. Fifth St., Noblesville, 7 p.m. Ecumenical service honoring the life and spirit of King. (317) 776-0830.Hamilton East Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville, and the Fishers Branch, 5 Municipal Drive, 2 to 4 p.m. Students in Grades K-6 can celebrate King’s life and learn about his part in the civil rights movement through books and activities, then write thoughts on a scroll. (317) 770-3235.