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Z Experience Poetry Slam is part of the events at the Peabody Museum this MLK weekend in Connecticut. Photo courtesy of the event.
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1/10/24 - 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.

As usual, this weekend is about family fun, but it's also about communities coming together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Many towns are offering celebrations of his life and legacy as well as events on the theme of serving and connecting with neighbors such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Acts of Community Service Family Day in Greenwich. There's also Community Day: Creating Community in Fairfield and Kindness Rocks: MLK Day at Niantic Children's Museum. 

Also, don't wait to get your tickets for Dino World Live at the Shubert Theater!

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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Find great family activities and more things to do this MLK weekend in CT. MLK event photo courtesy of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.
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Things To Do MLK Weekend 2024 in Connecticut

Frozen Family Fun

Canton
January 12-15, 2024
Join RBNC for some ‘Frozen’ fun. Weather permitting, look for tracks or other signs of animals who spend the winter in Werner’s Wood. Hike the trails to find ‘Frozen’ treasures. Winter animals & ‘Frozen’ crafts. Jan 12 and 14 - 1pm to 4pm Jan 13 and 15 - 10a to 4pm READ MORE

Snowball Festival at Stepping Stones

Norwalk
January 12-15, 2024
Step into a blizzard of family fun during the Snowball Festival at Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Enjoy wintry games and learning-rich experiences, including character visits, special performances, the always-popular Sweetheart Ball, and plenty of frosty festivities. READ MORE

Bald Eagle Viewing at Shepaug Dam

Southbury
Saturday, January 13, 2023
The Shephaug eagle viewing site is open for another season. Specialists with telescopes will be available to help viewers spot eagles and other birds of prey. Please make reservations. READ MORE

Open Barn: Painted Clothespin Art Hanger

Somers
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Bring the kids to make a whimsical Painted Clothespin Art Hanger.There will be free story times at 9:30 & 11:00 with Frieda B. Author Renata Bowers. Also enjoy a free outdoor scavenger hunt and popcorn. READ MORE

Taylor Swift Donuts/Cake Pops Cooking Class and Karaoke

Guilford
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Teens/kids join us for this super fun, hands on, and super delicious Cooking Class and Karaoke. Students will learn beginning to advanced cooking skills. READ MORE

Ice Fishing Class at Winding Trails

Farmington
Saturday, January 13, 2024
The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) Program offers a free in-depth ice fishing class that introduces you to the wonders of water, fish, and fishing during the winter. The morning class includes a video, hands-on demonstrations with the equipment, how to stay safe on the ice, and additional activities that will teach and entertain youths and adults alike. READ MORE

Open Cockpit Day at New England Air Museum

Windsor Locks
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Climb inside a selection of historic aircraft with the help of our docent crew. Previous aircraft have included the CH-54 "Tarhe", Brunelli CBY-3 "Loadmaster", SH-F "Seasprite" and more!  Aircraft are subject to change, restrictions may apply. Library passes are not valid on open cockpit days. READ MORE

Adventure in Nature: Magnificent Mammals

Mystic
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Join us the second Saturday of every month as we adventure into nature. This month is all about mammals. Look for signs of mammals on the trails, take a closer look at different types of furs and meet our resident rabbit. READ MORE

Colonial Hearth Cooking with Becky Hendricks: Sweet and Savory Treats

Windsor
Saturday, January 13. 2024
With Becky Hendricks at Windsor Historical Society’s Strong-Howard House. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, prepare, sample, and take home scrumptious colonial-era small bites and desserts. READ MORE

Second Saturdays @ the Atheneum: Main Ideas

Hartford
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Did you know that an artist’s idea or concept is the primary focus of conceptual art? Tour the exhibition "Rules & Repetition" with a docent to see examples of artists using key strategies like repetition and instruction-based art-making. Then design an artwork inspired by Hartford native Sol LeWitt and join our friends from Sea Tea Improv for an interactive performance. READ MORE

Destination Discovery at Mohegan Sun

Uncasville
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Embark on a wild and wacky exploration extravaganza at Kids Quest this month. Our Destination Discovery is the ultimate investigation vacation. Dive into January with a splash of crafts, games, and other daring activities. Get ready to sharpen your sleuthing skills and join us on the coolest voyage ever. READ MORE

Dino World Live

New Haven
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus. READ MORE

Sensory Sunday at Chuck E. Cheese

Various locations
Sunday, January 14, 2024
A special play time for kids with autism and special needs. The Sensory Sensitive Sundays program offers families a quieter dining and entertainment environment, dimmed lighting and a sensory-friendly arcade experience. The sensory-friendly events also include a trained and caring staff to ensure each guest has a safe, fun-filled visit. READ MORE

The Geology of Minecraft

Stamford
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Learn about the three distinct rock types, discover how to identify common rocks and minerals, and see how the game of Minecraft compares to the actual geology of our area. We’ll explore rock and mineral samples and start a rock collection to take home. READ MORE

Winnie the Pooh at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre

Bridgeport
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Take a trip down to the Hundred Acre Wood to visit your favorite honey-loving bear. Based on the short stories of A. A. Milne, this brand new Cabaret original brings together Pooh Bear, Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore (and Tigger, too) for the adventure of a lifetime full of fun, friendship, and family. READ MORE

Family Storytelling and Dance @ the New Haven Museum

New Haven
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Join the Yale Peabody Museum, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the New Haven Museum for the 28th Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice with two days of free events open to all. READ MORE

Kindness Rocks: MLK Day at Niantic Children's Museum

Niantic
Monday, January 15, 2024
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

Access for All on MLK Day @ NBMAA

New Britain
Monday, January 15, 2024
In commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, the NBMAA is partnering with the CT Center for Nonviolence (CTCN) to present an afternoon of art-making, music, and learning. READ MORE

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Day

Hartford
Monday, January 15, 2024
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn how art can catalyze social justice. READ MORE

Community Day: Creating Community

Fairfield
Monday, January 15, 2024
Celebrate different cultures and communities in Fairfield and Connecticut. Explore “Creating Community,” the Fairfield Museum’s newly renovated exhibition, and join us for storytelling with Darlene Kascak from the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, a guided tree walk, a family memory keepsake craft, a mozzarella-making demonstration, and more hands-on activities. READ MORE

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Acts of Community Service Family Day

Greenwich
Monday, January 15, 2024
Join us for our winter family day hosted on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This family day will be focused on acts of community service inspired by the work of Martin Luther King Jr. himself. Kids and their caretakers will get to do activities that will help their community. Some of our partners this day include Pollinator Pathways, Neighbor to Neighbor, Wheel it Forward and Kids in Crisis. Come to the Bruce on Martin Luther King Jr. Day explore our Galleries and learn how you can help your town out. READ MORE
January means it's time to hit the slopes with the family! Photo courtesy of Mohawk Mountain
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