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MLK Day of Service

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

Stop by the nature center to participate in a self-led litter pick-up. Garbage bags and disposable gloves available.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

Free

Black Creativity Family Day

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

Join us for a day of activities celebrating the power of creativity and innovation! Black Creativity kicks off annually in mid-January with Family Day. Families can participate in a day of community art experience, engage in creative activities, and explore the Juried Art Exhibition. Black Creativity Family Day events and activities are included in Museum...

Included in admission

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

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

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. at the Library by participating in this National Day of Service! Help us contribute to Letters Against Isolation. Stop by and create a card. Letters Against Isolation's mission is to "connect volunteers with isolated seniors so that you can write them letters to brighten their days!" Letters will be reviewed...

Free

Heroes and Helpers Storytime

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

Join us as we share stories about people who make a difference in our lives. This drop-in storytime is for ages 3-5. Space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers.

Free

Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration

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

Join us for our celebration of Dr. King and his legacy at Chicago Children’s Museum through art activities, storytelling, and reflection. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Visit our story lounge on Floor 2 to peruse children's books on the civil rights movement, race, and identity. Explore resources to help you have conversations with your children...

Interactive Movie

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Enjoy this immersive movie experience. It’s-a me, Mario! This is not your normal movie-going experience, it’s totally immersive. Interact with the movie by using props, eating snacks, and acting alongside your favorite pair of plumbers while we watch, The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It’s a day off from school so bring the whole family. Call...

Free

MLK Day of Service

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

In addition to celebrating and honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr., MLK Day is also a national day of service - a great time to give back to your community. We know how important the support of a community is in our day-to-day lives. For this day of service, we're partnering with the...

Free

Tinker Tetris

Palatine Public Library - North Hoffman Branch 3600 Lexington Drive, Palatine, United States

Inspire creativity and grow your problem-solving skills with an egg carton Tetris puzzle! All Ages. Drop in.

Free

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