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  • Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!

    Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!

    Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

    Drop in for a family-friendly service event with hands-on activities focused on kindness and community. Designed for children 11 and under with their families, the open-house program features multiple stations

    Free

  • MLK Service Day Celebration

    Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United States

    Volunteer outdoors to give back in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

    Free

  • MLK Jr. Day of Service

    Churchill Park 271 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

    The Glen Ellyn Park District is hosting a morning of volunteering at Churchill Park to help clean up the area. Register in advance.

    Free

  • MLK Day of Service

    Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

    Help clean up the grounds of the nature center on this day of volunteering.

    Free

  • Black Creativity Family Day

    Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join the creative and thought-provoking festivities at this annual event. Included with general admission to the museum.

    Included in admission

  • Day of Service

    St. Charles Public Library 1 S. 6th Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

    Visit the library to make dog toys for Anderson Animal Shelter.

    Free
  • Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!

    Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!

    Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

    Drop in for a family-friendly service event with hands-on activities focused on kindness and community. Designed for children 11 and under with their families, the open-house program features multiple stations

    Free

  • MLK Day of Service

    Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Help clean up litter, enjoy crafts and cocoa with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Registration required.

    Free

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day

    Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with music performances, craft activities, storytelling, and more.

    Free

  • MLK Day of Service

    Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

    Visit the library to take part in volunteer opportunities.

    Free

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration

    Chicago Children's Museum 700 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

    Included in general admission, visit the museum for special programming opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    Included in general admission

  • MLK Day of Service

    Elmhurst Public Library 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, IL, United States

    Visit the library for hands-on service ideas.

    Free

  • Feed My Starving Children

    Feed My Starving Children 740 Wiley Farm Court, Schaumburg, United States

    Join library staff to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an afternoon of service.

    Free

  • Drop-in: MLK National Day of Service Project

    Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

    Visit the Indian Prairie Public Library and help with various service projects.

    Free

  • Giving Back on MLK Day

    Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, United States

    Volunteer your time and give back to local organizations. Register in advance.

    Free
  • Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!

    Kids Care Fun Fair: Spread Kindness!

    Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

    Drop in for a family-friendly service event with hands-on activities focused on kindness and community. Designed for children 11 and under with their families, the open-house program features multiple stations

    Free

  • Be a King

    Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

    Celebrate Dr. King’s life and legacy with the library.

    Free

  • MLK Day of Service

    La Grange Public Library 10 W. Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL, United States

    Visit the library to make various items in support of local community groups.

    Free
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