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.