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MLK Weekend 2024 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do

Celebrate MLK weekend with free, interactive workshops and enriching service projects honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrate MLK weekend with free, interactive workshops and enriching service projects honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
1/10/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for MLK Weekend.

The long holiday weekend is upon us and packed with fun, including a Paw Patrol chocolate and craft workshop at Shake It Off in Scarsdale and a snowman craft and cookie party at the Hudson Highlands Nature Center in Cornwall. On Monday, honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual Singing Parade in Beacon or volunteer during the MLK National Day of Service at multiple locations throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

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Top Things To Do this MLK Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

Paw Patrol Chocolate and Craft Workshop

Scarsdale
Saturday, January 13
Join Shake it Off and Scarsdale Chocolate Works for a fun workshop series. Each month, kids can make a new themed chocolate creation and a craft. READ MORE

Happy Birthday Dr. King Storytime

Ossining – FREE
Saturday, January 13
The Ossining Public Library invites families to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. during a special storytime, which features a book about his life and struggle READ MORE

Pound Ridge Library's Creature Feature

Pound Ridge – FREE
Saturday, January 13
Learn about amazing adaptations that animals have and why they have them! Educators from the Stamford Museum & Nature Center introduce kids to live animals in this special program, from a lizard with a blue tongue to our area’s only marsupial. READ MORE

Children's Art Workshop: Celebrate Martin Luther King

Yonkers – FREE
Saturday, January 13
Kids are invited to a special art workshop honoring Martin Luther King with artist Shanequa Beneitz at the Blue Door Art Center. Children with special needs are always welcome.  READ MORE

Animals in Hibernation

Rye – FREE
Saturday, January 13
Visit the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about the animals that hibernate in the wintertime. Find out where they might be hiding and how they manage to sleep for so long. READ MORE

Where Is Everybody?

Scarsdale – FREE
Saturday, January 13
Where is everyone? Participants in this workshop at the Sheldrake Environmental Center discuss migration, hibernation, and what our feathered and furry friends do in winter. Following the discussion, head out on the trail and explore together. READ MORE

Hip-Hop Heroes Art Activity

Scarsdale
Saturday & Sunday, January 13 & 14
Kids can visit the Hudson River Museum and create their own Hip Hop Heroes comic book cover during this workshop, then submit it for consideration to be displayed in the museum's current exhibition of the same name. Instructions and art materials are provided. READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

Albany
Saturday & Sunday, January 13 & 14
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party roars into Albany this weekend. Fans of all ages can experience the thrill of watching their favorite Hot Wheels monster trucks in the dark, plus enjoy a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways.  READ MORE

Snowman Craft & Cookie Party

Cornwall
Sunday, January 14
Families are invited to celebrate winter at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum by joining nature educators in making their own sock snowmen and decorating sugar cookies while listening to a snowman story. Weather permitting, all will head outside to build a group snowman! READ MORE

NYICFF Celebrating Black Stories

Pleasantville
Saturday & Monday, January 14 & 15
Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language, with films in English, French, Shona, and even ASL! Join a young astronomer during a lunar eclipse, come along on a meaningful first visit to a barbershop, and witness the magic of a neighborhood castle all in one sitting with this immersive collection of films highlighting Black storytelling. READ MORE

Annual Martin Luther King Day Singing Parade

Beacon – FREE
Monday, January 15
Join in the celebration of Martin Luther King's legacy at this special singing parade founded by Pete Seeger, an activist and resident of Beacon. The parade steps off from the Springfield Baptist Church. READ MORE

Make Your Own Terrarium

Scarsdale
Monday, January 15
Spend the day playing with dirt—and gravel, pebbles, mosses, and plants. Create your own habitat in a container to bring home and nurture. Participants can choose from assorted plants and accessories during this workshop at the Sheldrake Environmenal Center. READ MORE

MLK National Day of Service

Multiple Locations – FREE
Monday, January 15
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, all Americans are encouraged to step up to make communities more equitable and take action to create the Beloved Community of Dr. King’s dream. Examples include cleaning up a public space, mentoring a young person, or helping those who are food insecure. READ MORE

Civil Rights Struggles & Triumphs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Mount Vernon – FREE
Monday, January 15
In commemoration of the holiday, all are invited to a presentation by author and professor emeritus at Lehman College Dr. William Seraile, exploring the life, struggles, and triumphs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. READ MORE

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