Looking for something to do with your kids on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend in New York City? Check out these NYC events happening Jan. 19-21, 2013, at venues in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Bronx
Family Art Project: Freedom Pillows
Wave Hill
Jan. 19-20
Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King and the joy and beauty of freedom by creating your own freedom pillow based on your personal dream. Free with admission. (On Jan. 19, admission to the grounds is FREE before 12pm!)
Brooklyn
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Message of Peace
Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Crown Heights
Jan. 19-20
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum delivers several great learning opportunities for kids with regard to Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights struggle. Preschoolers learn about MLK through hands-on activities during Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Message of Peace.
MLK Day: Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere
Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Crown Heights
Jan. 20 and 26
Children 4 and older examine Dr. King and civil rights through higher-thinking activities and arts and crafts.
Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brooklyn Academy of Music, Fort Greene
Jan. 21
For adults and older children, Brooklyn Academy of Music presents its annual Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., which is a collaboration between BAM, Medgar Evers College, and the Brooklyn Borough President’s Office. Brooklyn’s deep African-American roots and its dedication to King and his mission can be felt throughout this event, which feature great music, speeches from dignitaries, and testimonials via audio/visual media. FREE!
Manhattan
Sunday Story Hour
DiMenna Children’s History Museum, Upper West Side
Jan. 20
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. at a special Sunday Story Hour where kids will listen to a reading of Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and learn how MLK changed the USA.
Make a Difference
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Upper West Side
Jan. 21
CMOM will host Make a Difference, in which kids can create their own pledge in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., at 12pm, 2pm, and 3pm, and the Harlem Gospel Choir will perform in memory of MLK at 3pm and 4pm.
March for Equality in Memory of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Shomburg Center, Harlem
Jan. 21
Manhattan Country School students will march for equality in memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 21, and the general public is welcome to join. FREE!
Artists Celebrate: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Symphony Space, Upper West Side
Jan. 21
The Jewish Community Center will host its annual Artists Celebrate: Martin Luther King, Jr. program, presenting the powerful work of artists whose visions elevate King’s voice for justic, peace, and civil rights. FREE!
Queens
28th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Scholarship Breakfast
First Baptist Church, East Elmhurst
Jan. 19
See and hear the power of King’s legacy when five scholarship winners showcase their oratory presentation “Keeping The Dream Alive.”
A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Central Library, Jamaica
Jan. 19
Let his life and words inspire your dreams as you enjoy amazing tales from the civil rights movement as told by Joy Kelley. Following the tribute, participants will create an art project based on King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech.
Staten Island
Cool School Holiday
Staten Island Children’s Museum
Jan. 21
Participate in MLK Day-inspired activities and enjoy free admission to the museum all day (10am-5pm). FREE!
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