Day of Service Archives - PhillyFun4Kids

It’s a long holiday weekend with lots of Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and happenings for kids and families running through the holiday on Monday. And it’s our great city’s Founding Father’s 308th birthday so families can celebrate Ben, too. Plus the Philly Home Show is in town and there’s plenty more fun like mini golf, ice skating and much more!

Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday Celebration
Friday January 17th – Sunday January 19th
Historic Philadelphia Center
6th & Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate Philly’s famous Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin’s birthday all weekend long Friday January 17th – Sunday January 19th from 1-4pm at the Historic Philadelphia Center. Enjoy Ben in 3D at the Liberty 360 show, plus an appearance by Ben himself with storytelling, and other special activities for the whole family to celebrate Dr. Franklin’s 308th. $6 adults, $5 children 12 and under. $20 for a family 4 pack.

Ice Skating at the Piazza
Friday January 17th – Monday January 20th
The Piazza at Schmidt’s
1001 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA

The fun, pop-up skating rink in Philly continues this weekend at The Piazza at Schmidt’s running Friday January 17th – Monday January 20th from 11am – 11pm. $5 per adult, $3 per child, $1 skate rental. Don’t miss Family Day on Sunday January 19th with free admission for kids, too!

Neon Pool Party
Sunday January 17th
Greater Plymouth Community Center
2910 Jolly Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA

It’s the return of the popular Neon Pool Party at the Greater Plymouth Community Center this Sunday January 19th at 4pm. Kids love the neon party favors and everyone can groove to the DJ beats pool side. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $10 per person, $30 per family of 4. Pre-registration strongly encouraged as the event fills up fast!

FORE The Planet Indoor Mini Golf
Friday January 17th – Monday January 20th
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media PA

Linvilla Orchards indoor mini-golf attraction “FORE! The Planet” continues this holiday weekend Friday January 17th through Monday January 20th offering 18 holes of serious fun. This highly interactive and playful exhibit is open daily from 9am – 5pm and features info on environmental issues paired with the kid favorite fun of mini-golf. $6.95 for ages 11 and older. $4.95 for ages 10 and under.

Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure
Saturday January 18th – Sunday January 19th
Merriam Theater
250 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Dino fans have even more to celebrate with the arrival of Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure to the Merriam Theater this weekend with shows running Saturday January 18th and Sunday January 19th at 11am and 2pm. Tickets $15-$65.

Dinosaurs Unearthed
Friday January 17th – Monday January 20th
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

The Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit continues at the Academy of Natural Sciences this Saturday January 17th through Monday January 20th. Guests enjoy roaring, moving, life-size animatronic dinosaurs inside the Academy of Natural Sciences in this multi-sensory experience for dino lovers of all ages. $3 for members, $5 for non-members plus general admission to the museum ($15 for adults, $13 for kids under 13).

Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Sunday January 19th
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA

Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday January 19th between 9:30am – 12pm. Free.

Family Day Philadelphia Home Show
Monday January 20th
10am – 7pm
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss Family Day at The Philadelphia Home Show on Monday January 20th with fun activities especially for kids and families. The Philadelphia Home Show features the latest trends in remodeling, decorating and gardening and features displays, workshops, vendors and special talks sure to delight home enthusiasts of all ages. And don’t miss Simon’s Sticker Room by Ikea where kids (and adults) get to decorate with hundreds of colorful stickers into an original, work of art over the six days of the show. All kids ages 12 and under free. (Get $3 off adult tickets too using the discount code on the Home Show website, too.)

Martin Luther King Day of Service
Saturday January 18th – Monday January 20th
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA

The FREE Martin Luther King Day of Service taking place at the National Liberty Museum in Philly this weekend includes guided tours of the museum every hour on the hour from 11am – 4pm and a closer look at the historic “I Have a Dream” speech. Guests can also take part in a mixed-media personal heroes craft, enjoy a playlist of inspiring songs and participate in a 1 hour workshop on how becoming an “upstander” from 11:30-12:30, too. Free.

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday January 20th
9:30am – 5pm
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the National Constitution Center this Monday January 20th from 9:30am – 5pm for a celebration honoring the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through community service projects, interactive programs and kids crafts including “I Have a Dream” mobiles. Don’t miss this oldest and largest MLK Day event in the country right in our backyard. Admission is only $5 courtesy of The Macy’s Foundation.

Martin Luther Kin, Jr. Day Celebration
Monday January 20th
11am – 4pm
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA

The Franklin Institute celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special celebration for families on Monday January 20th from 11am – 2pm. Come out to the Franklin to participate in a Scavenger Hunt that will have kids learning about scientific discovereies made by famous African American scientists. Kids will also make a dreamcatcher craft and listen to the powerful words of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech that will be broadcast at the top of each hour. Free with admission.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – Art and Service Workshop
Monday January 20th
The Philadelphia Art Museum
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service with this Art and Service Day at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Monday January 20th from 10am – 3pm. Artwork created in the Museum will be distributed to local service organizations in the Philadelphia region. While you’re there you can also add your voice to the Book of Dreams for the Community and listen to a lively performance from the Camden Sophisticated Sisters that will have your whole family clapping and stomping to their exciting energy and beats. Free after museum admission.

Martin Luther King Weekend at Eastern State Penitentiary
Saturday January 18th – Monday January 20th
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Eastern State Penitentiary offers its Martin Luther King Weekend running all day Saturday January 18th through Monday January 20th. The weekend-long celebration will include readings of the landmark text “Letter from Birmingham Jail” read by professional actors three times daily at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Readings are free and open to the public. Free tickets required and available online or at the door subject to availability. Free.

Martin Luther King Jr. Family Day
Monday January 20th
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 South Independence Mall East
Philadelphia PA

Enjoy free admission to the National Museum of Jewish History on Monday January 20th and take part in a day-long celebration to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through family-friendly activities and special events such as the Freedom Family Corner, a performance by the Sister Cities Girl Choir, tours and more. Bring a non-perishable food item to help reach the Museum reach its goal of 100 lbs of food to be donated to Philabundance and be entered to win a Family Museum Membership.Free.

Sharing the Heritage Celebration and Day of Service
Monday January 20th
11am — 5pm
African American Museum
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

The African American Museum in Philadelphia offers free admission all day on Monday January 20th for their Sharing the Heritage Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration from 11am – 5pm with live performances, arts and crafts, opportunities to participate in service projects, food donations, and much more. Free.

Martin Luther King Jr. Free Tribute Concert
Monday January 20th
1:30pm
Girard College Chapel
Girard College
2101 S. College Ave
Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Free Tribute Concert this Monday January 20th at 1:30pm at Girard College Chapel. The community is invited to join the Philadelphia Orchestra as it honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this free concert. Attendees are asked to bring school supplies which will be collected at the concert for distributing in the community. Free. Seating is general admission and first come, first served. Tickets are limited to 4 per person. Doors open at 12:30pm.

Most kids and many parents have off this Monday for the national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Philadelphia is rich with opportunities to serve in ways that suit you and your family and help your own community. Check out these fantastic events to honor this important American and his dream. All events take place on Monday January 16th unless otherwise noted.

17th Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service
Philadelphia

Join over 75,000 volunteers in the greater Philadelphia who will be donating their time and energies to the 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Find a project, register your local project and volunteer at http://www.mlkdayofservice.org/

OrKID Day at Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA

OrKID Day at Longwood Gardens which takes place during Longwood Gardens spectacular Orchid Extravaganza, is a special day filled with crafts, a kid‘s performance by Sharon Katz & the Peace Train, specially planned activities such as a “Dreams for Our World” activity where kids can share their dreams for peace and beauty in the world. OrKID day runs Monday January 16th from 12 pm – 3pm. Free with paid admission.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service Celebration
National Constitution Center
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA

Philly’s own National Constitution Center is host to a day of celebration with events to include a quilting service project for the Women Against Abuse shelter and learn how quilting has brought communities together throughout history. Take part in a MLK-related sing-a-long concert with Two of a Kind featuring songs, sign language, movement and stories. Plus college students from local universities will read aloud from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legendary “I Have A Dream” speech. Enjoy a performance by The International Opera Theater in partnership with ValueDIversity.org and more. Free with admission, $8-$12.

Martin Luther King Weekend
Dream and Draw Peace Mural
Please Touch Museum
Memorial Hall
Philadelphia, PA

Kids can help create a peace mural at the Please Touch Museum by drawing ideas, wishes and stories about peace using stamps and markers. Plus visitors can fill out special “I Have a Dream” cards to share a wish for peace which they can hang on the wall, share or take home. Free with paid admission. $15. Children under 1 free.

University of Pennsylvania’s Day of Service
Across Penn Campus
Philadelphia, PA

Take part in the University of Pennsylvania’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of service with events running from 8:30am – 9pm on Monday January 16th. Join your neighbors for a Community Breakfast served at 8:30am inside Houston Hall’s Hall of Flags and featuring a community beautification project, children’s banner painting and more. For full details and event schedule see http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/news/penn-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-day-service.

Citizens Bank presents Sharing the Heritage
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

The African American Museum of Philadelphia, Citizens Bank and other local partners present this day of service and celebration of the life and principles of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday January 16th from 10am – 5 pm. Various activities throughout the day including historical reenactments, storytelling, a scavenger hunts, a food drive, cultural entertainment and more will entertain and educate while offering opportunities for children to learn an important message about service.

Free Concert by the Philadelphia Orchestra
Martin Luther King High School
Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform its 22nd annual FREE Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert at Martin Luther King High School on Monday January 16th at 3pm. Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by joining members of the community for this free cultural event which will combine the traditions of African-American culture and Western classical music. The concert pays tribute to King’s vision of a society free of prejudice and racial divisions, and his belief in the power of music to help create positive change. Free.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
National Museum of American Jewish History
Philadelphia, PA

Everyone can take part in this free day of family-friendly celebration and activity at the National Museum of American Jewish History on Monday January 16th from 10am – 5pm featuring self-guided tours, a special screening of episodes of “Eyes on the Prize”, a special freedom-themed watercolor project for children ages 5 and up and other special exhibit and activities designed to educate and pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. King. Free.