MLK Weekend 2026 in Los Angeles: 17 Best Things To Do With Kids

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Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with parades and events all around the city. Photo courtesy of the Kingdom Day Parade

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this long MLK weekend? From parades to civil rights activities and more, here are our top picks for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is 'What are you doing for others?'" MLK Day of Service events, such as Big Sunday's 14th Annual MLK Day Clothing Drive & Community Breakfast and the LA Works MLK Day Volunteer Festival 2026, give families a chance to spend a day giving back in honor of Dr. King's memory and in support of our fellow Angelenos. 

Additionally, Lunar New Year observances in the Southland offer opportunities for reflection and renewal. Families can ring in the Year of the Horse at the Rancho Cucamonga Lunar Festival and enjoy the all-ages The Wallis Family Fest: Lunar New Year.

MLK Weekend 2026 in Orlando: 25 Best Things To Do With Kids

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Discover artwork, dazzling entertainment, and palate-pleasing cuisine at the Epcot International Festival of the Art, which kicks off this weekend. Photo courtesy WDW

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

Here's the scoop on the best family events in Orlando and the surrounding area this MLK weekend! Experience tributes to the civil rights icon in downtown Orlando, Groveland, Kissimmee, and Eatonville on Saturday; Winter Park on Sunday and Monday; and Ocoee, Oviedo, Apopka, and Winter Garden on Monday. It's the last weekend to enjoy the lights at the Asian Lantern Festival and the first weekend to kick off Epcot's International Festival of the Arts. Plus, delve into Scottish culture at the Central Florida Scottish Highland Games in Winter Springs, enjoy a Star-Spangled Celebration in St. Cloud, and indulge in the Get Hook'd on Lake Monroe Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival in Sanford. Discover details on these weekend events and more below!

MLK Weekend 2026 in Philly: AAMP, Please Touch, Constitution Center, and More Things to Do

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Celebrate MLK weekend with free interactive workshops and enriching activities. Photo courtesy of The Please Touch Museum

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this MLK Jr. weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Philly kids may have an extra day off from school. But, this day off means more than just 'no homework.' Recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with one of the many opportunities to celebrate his legacy by visiting museums, attending service events, or doing some arts and crafts. 

After observing the holiday, don’t forget to check out our Best Free and Fun Things to Do in Philly this January. Whatever you do, make the most of the long weekend ahead.

What to Do in Brooklyn’s Chinatown with Kids: Food, Parks, and Local Tips

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The tchotchkes and souvenirs along Brooklyn's Chinatown strip cater more to locals than tourists. Photo by the author

When you think of New York's Chinatown, you're probably thinking of the one on Canal Street in Manhattan. In fact, there are a few places around NYC where Chinese communities gather, from Main Street in Flushing, Queens to Brooklyn's Avenue U in Sheepshead and 86th Street in Bensonhurst. But one of the best NYC Chinatowns to visit with kids can be found in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which stretches down 8th Avenue from roughly 40th to 65th Streets. There are plenty of things to do and eat with kids in this corner of Sunset Park's Chinatown, making it worth a visit for families.

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