MLK Day is also a Day of Service & Volunteering

As a prominent leader in the civil rights movement, we honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory, life and legacy on the third Monday in January. Also known as the MLK Day of Service, it's an opportunity to get your kids to volunteer and give back to your local New Jersey community. See a list of family friendly activities below. Check NJ Kids calendar for more events.

NEWARK MUSEUM - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION: LIFT EVERY VOICE

Monday, January 20, 2020, 10AM-5PM
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., his life and further his mission with "Lift Every Voice". Day long hands-on activities, planetarium showings, music, and performances. “I Have a Dream” speech on loop in the Auditorium all day. Community post-it board in the auditorium lobby where guests can write their dream. “I Have A Dream” kids craft. Planetarium showings of Civil Rights Show. 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ, 973.596.6550

NJ STATE MUSEUM - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATIVE EVENT: TELLING OUR STORY

Sunday, January 19, 2020, 3PM-5PM
FREE Event for families and young people. This year’s program, "Telling Our Story,” will focus on women leaders of the movement for civil rights and equal justice. Honoring young people who have competed in our essay contest about 10 “Women Who Led...they cared, they dared,” and how their legacy relates to that of Dr. King. 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, 609.633.9627

MLK CELEBRATION AT NJPAC - STEPHANIE MILLS & THE WHISPERS

Saturday, January 18, 2020
Be inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. King at NJPAC’s annual tribute. Stephanie Mills will perform hits from her five gold albums. 1 Center St, Newark, NJ, 888.GO.NJPAC

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY AT MORRIS MUSEUM

Monday, January 20, 2020, 11AM-1PM
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by making a peace dove craft. Free with museum admission. 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ, 973.971.3700

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF SERVICE AT NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER WITH $5 ADMISSION

Monday, January 20, 2020
National Constitution Center reading of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and concerts by “Two of a Kind" music duo. Participate in craft projects, a story corner, and other family-friendly activities. 525 Arch St, Philadelphia PA, 215.409.6600

SUNDAY STORY TIME: "WE MARCH" AT NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Sunday January 19, 2020, 11:30AM, ages 3-7
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. as we read "We March". Create a dove paper airplane with a special message that shares King's words of love and hope. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY, 212.873.3400

WRITOPIA LAB: PLAYWRITING AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

Sunday, January 19, 2020, 12PM-4PM, Ages 12+
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by exploring the stories of unsung heroes from the Civil Rights Movement. Translate stories to the stage in the form of a monologue or short play. 170 Central Park West, New York, NY, 212.873.3400

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - FREE ENTRANCE TO NATIONAL PARKS

National Park Service, www.nps.gov
Monday, January 20, 2020
Fee free days provide a great opportunity for the whole family to visit a nearby national park. Check some parks in your local area - NJ, NY, PA.
• Morristown National Historical Park, Washington’s Headquarters, Morristown, NJ
• Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, NJ
• Thomas Edison, Home & Laboratory, West Orange, NJ
• Gettysburg National Military Park, PA
• Ellis Island National Monument, NY