Schools are closed Monday, January 16, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and it’s a great opportunity to plan family activities. From commemorative programs to free admission to area attractions, there is plenty to do. Check the list below to plan your family’s day to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Recital. Celebrating the life and mission of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 3 p.m. BOP STOP at The Music Settlement, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, themusicsettlement.org
January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Akron Zoo. Enjoy free admission for all guests. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, akronzoo.org
“Hear Our Voices” Annual MLK Day Celebration. An all-day celebration. Free admission, hands-on activities, and more. Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood,
maltzmuseum.org
Discovery Day at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Free general admission, connect with scientists, hands-on activities and more. 10 a.m. 1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland, cmnh.org
Youth Day Camp. Kids ages 5-14 are invited to spend their day off school enjoying gym games, swimming, rock climbing and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cleveland Clinic Akron General LifeStyles, 1940 Town Park Blvd., my.clevelandclinic.org
Drop-By: MLK Nature Day. Try your hand at snowflake science, meet a live turtle or snake, solve a scavenger hunt, and more. 1-4 p.m. West Creek Reservation, Watershed Stewardship Center, 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma, clevelandmetroparks.com
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Akron Art Museum. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with free admission. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 1 S. High St., akronartmuseum.org
School’s Out Free Monday: Color Lab. Enjoy a day off school and experiment with feel-good color. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton, cantonart.org
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Great Lakes Science Center. In honor of the holiday, the Science Center will offer FREE general admission to all guests from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Science Center will have special programming throughout the day including live science shows such as Bubblemania and Seeing Sound, hands-on science cart activities where guests can learn about string resonance and invisibility, and more. greatscience.com
Try the “Y” Day on MLK, Jr. Day. All Akron Area YMCA branches, in Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, Green and Wadsworth will be hosting a FREE “Try the Y” day on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Adults are invited to join in group exercise classes, use the fitness equipment, walk on the track, meet the staff and just get the lay of the land – all day. Children’s activities will be conducted from 12-2 pm only, with a parent or guardian needing to be present. akronymca.org/locations
