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MLK Weekend 2024 in Boston: 12 Best Things To Do With Kids

Celebrations and tributes come to Boston for the best things to do on MLK Weekend 2024! MLK concert photo courtesy of the Boston Childrens Chorus
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1/10/24 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this holiday weekend.

MLK weekend 2024 brings wonderful tributes, activities, and things to do in Boston. It's a wonderful time to take kids to a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, hosted by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Museum-lovers will also enjoy MLK Day Open House at the MFA, where they will be celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Need a little time outdoors? On Monday during MLK weekend 2024, it's one of the Free Entrance Days in the National Parks.

For more ideas on what to do this weekend in Boston, find 10 New England Ski Resorts that Cater to Families and the Best Indoor Waterparks in New England. Also, chase away boredom if we get another snow day this MLK weekend!

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Celebrate MLK's legacy at Boston's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at the Gardner Museum. Photo by Faizal Westcott for the Museum.
Celebrate MLK's legacy at Boston's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at the Gardner Museum. Photo by Faizal Westcott for the Museum.

MLK Weekend 2024 Things To Do in Boston

Evan Haller: Music Performance for Kids

Charlestown — FREE
Friday, January 12, 2024
Join local children's musician Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful as he performs for little ones at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library . READ MORE

Wee Wear the Crowns

Dorchester — FREE
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Join Wee The People for a kid-powered workshop celebrating Black identity, Black experience, and unapologetic Black JOY. READ MORE

Belmont World Film's 21st Family Festival

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Saturday, January 13 - 14, 2024
Belmont World Film’s Family Festival marks its 21st year with both in-person screenings and workshops, with some films available virtually. Most films are based on international children’s books, with many making their North American premieres. READ MORE

Dinosaur World Live

Boston
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for the whole family. READ MORE

Free MLK, Jr. Tribute Concert

Boston — FREE
Monday, January 15, 2024
This tribute to Dr. King will feature classical and spiritual pieces performed by young musicians from BYSO’s Intensive Community Program alongside distinguished leaders who will evoke the power and the promise of the civil rights hero through remarks, readings, and spoken word. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Nationwide — FREE
Monday, January 15, 2024
On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. Veterans Day marks the last freebie for 2024.  READ MORE

MLK Day Open House at the MFA

Boston — FREE
Monday, January 15, 2024
The MFA once again opens their doors for the annual MLK Day Open House. This year, the MFA offers free admission—including access to “Fashioned by Sargent”—for Massachusetts residents. READ MORE

Kindness Kids Give Back on MLK Day

Jamaica Plain — FREE
Monday, January 15, 2024
MLK Day is a time to support the community and reflect on how each person can help. Evan Haller from Music at the Blissful joins PJ Library Kindness Kids leads families in embracing the Jewish value of feeding the hungry (ha'akhalat re'evim) by making soup kits for families in need this winter. READ MORE

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Boston — FREE
Monday, January 15, 2024
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King and carry on his pursuit of justice with a Day of Service at the Gardner Museum. Excerpts of his speeches serve as inspiration for art kits that kids can take home to design their own advocacy or postcard to share a message of hope with someone.  READ MORE

Free Admission at Zoo New England on MLK Day

Boston & Stoneham — FREE
Monday, January 15, 2024
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, enjoy free admission at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo on Monday, January 15, 2024. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a memorable day with family and friends while learning about fascinating wildlife from all over the world. READ MORE

Boston Children's Chorus: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert

Boston
Monday, January 15, 2024
The Boston Children's Chorus presents In The Name of Love: The 21st tribute concert to Dr. Martin Luthar King Jr. Concert. Boston Children’s Chorus takes the stage at Symphony Hall to raise the voices of civil rights activists including Coretta Scott King and Bayard Rustin, who developed the blueprint for modern day activists.  READ MORE

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Boston — FREE
Monday, January 15, 2024
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