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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 The Do Good Movement. 9:30am restoration begins. Pre-registration required to receive waiver form and map of work location. Please email: Sophia.shukin@lakekatherine.org   For information on...

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 of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

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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

MLK Day of Service

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

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a day of service. Join us for an afternoon of litter clean-up, crafts and cocoa! For groups of 10 or more, register by emailing Kelvin.Boyd@cookcountyil.gov.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Kids.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Day

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

Join us to celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This family-friendly day features musical performances, interactive activities, community organizations, and more! Included with admission, which is FREE for Illinois residents on this day.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate Martin Luther...

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...

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