Unsure of what’s happening Martin Luther King Jr. Day? For ideas of things to do this January 16, check out the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events blog post. 

Popular activities include cook-offs, commemorations and celebrations. The calendar of events list is compiled by AAA travel editors. Search for additional event listings at AAA.com/travel.

Some interesting facts about Martin Luther King Jr.:

• He was the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964
• He served as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s first president
• He started college at the age of 15
• His famous “I Have a Dream” speech is believed to be largely improvised