The week kicks off with Martin Luther King Day, a day of peace and remembrance, as well as a day off from school. Keep the kids busy at Explore the Dream Through Art Workshop or a fun day of Skate & Play at Depford Skating, plus various other community events. Nature programs are popping up all over the state this week, including Awesome Animal Artists, Maple Tree Tapping and Kids and Critters Preschool Program. And get a taste of music and art at Rock Out with Mr. Ray and Fire Me Up! Studio’s Kid’s Night Out. Don’t forget to check out our event calendar for even more weekday and weekend events.

This week starts with a national holiday honoring our nation’s most important civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. Schools are closed; the kids are home, but that’s okay because there are lots of things to do. The National Parks are open for free on Monday, and who doesn’t love a Parade?

The Kingdom Day Parade in South Los Angeles actually has more floats (though probably fewer flowers) than that other parade in Pasadena. Why not take a moment and get the kids to tell you what they know about this great American? Trust me, it’s been covered in school. Enjoy the three day weekend, and if you don’t see something in the picks that suits your fancy, check out our event calendar. There are many more possibilities…

Now that we're all back into the swing of things (the holidays are really over!), there are plenty of events and activities for the kids across Long Island. From celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to enjoying a cup of cocoa and a story, we've rounded up some of the best events happening this week. Remember, this list is just our top picks--be sure to check out our Long Island Events Calendar regularly as it is always being updated. And to receive this post right into your inbox, sign up for our newsletter, which is now going out twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays).

Earlier this month we kicked off 2015 with a new feature to help you enjoy even more fun activities with your kids. In addition to our  weekend events round-ups, every Monday we'll share weekday activity picks to enjoy Monday through Friday. We've also added an additional newsletter so our subscribers will get the new weekday events right in their inbox Monday mornings. Not a subscriber? Sign up now!

This week starts off with an extra long weekend and many events across the state to honor Martin Luther King. Then we've rounded up a toddler tour, a little Zumba, a Winter Wonderland, and more! Of course, we have loads of events listed every day in our events calendar so please check it out. If that midweek snow arrives, be sure to check out our guide to Hartford County Sledding Hills. Have fun!

This week opens with a day of celebrations in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Be sure to check our MLK Day events post, which lists service opportunities, museum events and concerts – including one of our weekday picks, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert with the Boston Children's Chorus.

It's also a great time of year to try something new. All week long, the New School of Music is offering free trial lessons for kids and adults. Some other events this week introduce kids to art or nature with fun activities. It's also the perfect time to plan for summer camp. Attending a summer camp fair is a great way to see what's out there, so you might want to stop by the Parent Talk Summer Camp Fair on Tuesday. Read on for our picks of the week, and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!

The winter months can sometimes feel dreary and uninspiring. But we can't hibernate all season and, honestly, why should we when there are so many fun things to do throughout Westchester? The coming week is chock full of appealing events happening all over town! There are numerous ways to celebrate MLK Day, plus indoor (i.e. warm) activities throughout the week including crafts, performances and more.

This week kicks off with a school holiday and we've got details below on exploring its true meaning with MLK Day Singing Parade and Celebration. Another favorite this week is the return of the Scarsdale Library Spelling Bee, where local contestants test their whits…er, wits…in a friendly competition (last year’s losing word was “mischievous”). If cuteness is what you’re after, the Stuffed Animal Tea Party is surely a good bet.

Read on for our top weekday picks, click through for details and visit our Events Calendar for even more great things to do!

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Although there's no school on Martin Luther King Day, there are lots of engaging ways for children to learn about his legacy. And the enriching fun doesn't need to stop once school starts. Our weekday event picks include the debut of Lionboy at the New Victory Theater, a FREE interactive concert by Karen Dekker + Friends at the South Street Seaport, and other awesome family outings.

Although we only highlight one activity per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and Winter Fun Guide.