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Get out in CT this weekend with MLK Community Day at New Britain Museum of American Art. Event photo courtesy of the museum.
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1/15/25 - By Jennifer Coe

Looking for the best things to do in Connecticut this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this holiday weekend.

Moms and Dads, there's so much to do this weekend in Connecticut, so there is no excuse to stay inside! There are two opportunities to dress up as your fave performer, with Wicked the Movie at SHU Community Theater or at the Taylor Swift Dance Party at Space Ballroom. Maybe you're more of a "Wednesday" fan. Take the whole family to see The Addams Family lMusical at The Palace Theatre; "neat, sweet, petite!" 

To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend, participate in the MLK Day of Service at Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford or MLK Community Day at New Britain Museum of American Art on January 20.

To see what else is happening around the state, browse the Mommy Poppins Events Calendar. For the latest and best family-friendly activities, subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

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Parent’s Night Out: Crafts, Slime + Pizza at The Giggling Pig

Milford
January 17
Join us for a Ceramic + Slime Night (plus pizza!) Drop the kiddos for our monthly Parent’s Night Out! Each child will paint a ceramic, make slime and have pizza. READ MORE

The Addams Family Musical at the Palace Theater

Waterbury
January 17-18
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents. On the heels of Wednesday, the 3rd most-watched show on Netflix of... READ MORE

Taylor Swift Dance Party at Space Ballroom

Hamden
January 17
Calling all Swifties! Welcome to Taylor's Version, the dance party of your wildest dreams. We put on DJ-based events playing every Taylor era, no skips. Could you ask for anything better?  READ MORE

Wicked the Movie at SHU Community Theater

Fairfield
January 17
Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. READ MORE

Llama Walk with Debbie Labbe from Country Quilt Farm in Litchfield

Litchfield
January 19
You and your family are in for a treat! After walking with the llamas, Deb's beautiful soft companions, plan to explore one of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries in the country. The Sanctuary is comprised of 4,000 acres, laced with 40 miles of trails and home to an infinite variety of flora and fauna. READ MORE

Family Movie Night: "Paw Patrol: The Movie" with Sonar

Hartford
January 17
“Chase is on the case!” Join us for a special showing of PAW Patrol: The Movie, and watch as Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the Paw Patrol gang work together to save Adventure City.  READ MORE

Snow White Party at Messy Hands and Happy Hearts

Hamden
January 18
Join us at the studio for a special morning with Snow White. Your little one will enjoy a meet and greet, interactive story time, sing alongs, crafts, and more. READ MORE

Little Creator's Class in Prospect

Prospect
January 18
Explore creative learning with our winter-themed activities at Little Creators. Engage your little ones in fun and educational classes designed to spark their imagination. Enroll now for a winter full of creativity and learning. READ MORE

Bluey Rice Crispy Treats at Foodology

Plantsville
January 18
Come and make mini square Rice Krispie treats and turning them into Bluey with frosting and fondant applications. READ MORE

Family Campfire: Winter Wreath Making at Earthplace

Westport
January 18
Families gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and make s’mores! We provide the ingredients, but please provide your own roasting sticks. Kids will also meet an animal ambassador and participate in a guided activity. READ MORE

Upgrade Your Sneakers at The Art Room

Windsor Locks
January 18
Transform your canvas sneakers into a personal masterpiece! Have your shoes reflect your style. READ MORE

Harry Potter Paint Party in Watertown

Watertown
January 18
Sun, Moon & Stars artist in residence, Miss Christina, will be leading kids through a Harry Potter themed Painting. Kids will get to choose their Houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin will be pre-stenciled and the kids can pick out their background colors. READ MORE

Cat Kid Comic Club The Musical (2PM)

Ridgefield
January 19
Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series. READ MORE

Snow Sisters at the Tamarack Lodge

Voluntown
January 19
Enjoy a full brunch buffet and visit with the Snow Sisters. A great winter event for the entire family. READ MORE

Kindness Rocks: Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Niantic Children's Museum

Niantic
January 20
School's out for the day, so we’re opening our doors this Monday for the children to come and play. Stop by the museum to paint your own kindness rock and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s mission to make the world a better place. READ MORE

Community Day: Fun and Games at Fairfield Museum of History

Fairfield
January 20
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, families and friends of all ages are invited to learn about and play with toys and games. Explore the new exhibition Welcome to the Toyshop!, enjoy Native American games with educators from The Institute for American Indian Studies, try colonial games, challenge your family to board games, and more. READ MORE

MLK Community Day at New Britain Museum of American Art

New Britain
January 20
Join the NBMAA for a series of programs throughout the day in commemoration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The Museum continues its partnership with the CT Center for Nonviolence (CTCN) to present an afternoon of art-making, interactive music and dance performances, poetry writing workshop, youth presentations, and guided gallery activities centered on the theme of The Power of Words. READ MORE

Martin Luther King Jr Community Day in Hartford

Hartford
January 20
Immerse yourself in the power of art and words as local artists, storytellers, dancers, and musicians share their voices and perspectives on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of social justice and equality. READ MORE

MLK Day Open Craft at Picasso Parties

West Haven
January 20
Picasso Parties is having a WALK-IN Event with no sign-up needed! Kids can do as many crafts at they want ($22 fior the first craft) such as Tie-dye, Slime, Stuff-A-Bear, Snow Globes, Ceramics, Canvas Painting and more! READ MORE

MLK Farm Day Camp at Wakeman Town Farm

Westport
January 20
Join experienced Farm Educators, Arts, and Culinary Instructors for a MLK Day like no other! We will spend the day visiting our Farm animal friends; learning to cook delicious farm-fresh snacks which you will eat; creating a variety of nature-based crafts and other “maker” activities; playing games; exploring the grounds. READ MORE

MLK Day of Service at Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford

Hartford
January 20
Keep Dr. King’s legacy alive by acting on his vision of neighbors working together to build a better society. Help make sandwiches and create care packages to be donated to Hands on Hartford which serves individuals facing food & housing insecurity. READ MORE

Apple Pie Workshop at Lyman Orchards for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Middlefield
January 20
It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Join us at Lyman Orchards for an Apple Pie Making Workshop. Apple pie making workshops for kids, families and adults! READ MORE

MLK Vacation Day Camp at Earthplace

Westport
January 20
When schools are out, Earthplace has you covered. Earthplace vacation days are filled with opportunities for discovery, engineered for ages 3-12.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Art Party Studio of Prospect
All Saints Episcopal Church
Fairfield Museum and History Center