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MLK Day of Service

Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United States

Join Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down invasive species and burning brush. 9:00-9:30am warm-up exercises facilitated by...

Free

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Free

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