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Looking for events and activities in Boston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly things to do in the area to add to your list for this weekend.
Best Things To Do This Weekend In and Near Boston
Small Acts, Big Impacts: A Day of Service
Discovery Museums
Acton
Saturday, January 18-20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a designated National Day of Service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer within their communities and honor the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader. Join the Discovery Museum and engage in small acts of service to benefit our neighbors. Visit the website here.
Wee Wear the Crowns
Boston Atheneaum
Boston — FREE
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Join Wee The People for a kid-powered workshop celebrating Black identity, Black experience, and unapologetic Black JOY. Visit the website here.
Belmont World Film's 21st Family Festival
West Newton Cinema
Belmont
Saturday, January 18 - 26, 2025
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. Visit the website here.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: ICA Free Admission
Institute of Contemporary Art / Boston
Boston — FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
The ICA is offering free admission for all on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20. Celebrate the legacy of MLK with art-making and three acclaimed exhibitions. Visit the website here.
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
The Strand Theatre
Boston — FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
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. Visit the website here.
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Nationwide — FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
On select days throughout the year, including January 20, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. Visit the website here.
MLK Day Open House at the Museum of Fine Arts
Boston — FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
The MFA once again opens their doors for the annual MLK Day Open House. This year, the MFA offers free admission—including access to “Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore”—for Massachusetts residents. Visit the website here.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the Peabody Essex Museum
Salem — FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
Celebrate the legacy and leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Explore America, A Hymnal, David Boxer’s The Black Books, Alison Saar’s Weight, and other works that examine social justice, identity, and freedom across the generations. Visit the website here.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston — FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
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 postcards to share a message of hope with someone. Visit the website here.
Free Admission at Zoo New England on MLK Day
Boston & Stoneham — FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, enjoy free admission at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo on Monday, January 20, 2025, and learn about fascinating wildlife from all over the world. Visit the website here.
Boston Children's Chorus: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
Boston Symphony Hall
Boston
Monday, January 20, 2025
The Boston Children's Chorus presents Road to Freedom: The 22nd tribute concert to Dr. Martin Luthar King Jr. Concert. Boston Children’s Chorus takes the stage at Symphony Hall to explore the intersecting paths of two iconic figures in the fight for civil rights: Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Visit the website here.
15th Annual Cambridge MLK Day of Service and Learning
Cambridge — FREE
Monday, January 20, 2025
Many Helping Hands and partners organize one of the largest single-day service events in New England. The day’s events will begin with a Welcome Gathering at Central Square Church before volunteers will be directed to their service locations. Visit the website here.
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