In 2019, over 150,000 volunteers served in some 1,800 projects in the 24th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the largest King Day event in the nation. The King Day of Service evolved from a discussion in 1988 with former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Harris Wofford. As a U.S. Senator, Wofford co-authored federal legislation with Atlanta Congressman John Lewis, both close friends and colleagues of Dr. King during the Civil Rights Movement. President Bill Clinton signed the King Holiday and Service Act into law on August 23, 1994.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Weekend
Sat Jan 18, 2020 to Mon Jan 20, 2020Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA
No registration needed / FREE
Elementary School Age,Middle School & Teens,Parents
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Engage in special readings from the landmark text and respond to its relevance today. All special activities are free and open to the public. Daytime tours are available for standard admission prices.
Professional actors, youth and community leaders read excerpts from Dr. King’s letter three times a day on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. After each reading, visitors are invited to respond to the letter’s relevance today during an informal discussion moderated by a civil rights scholar.
In addition, on Monday, January 20 only, join family activities (10 am – 4 pm) with the African American Museum in Philadelphia and Art Sanctuary, musical performances (1 pm and 3 pm) by Justin Griggs, and community electronics recycling (10 am – 2 pm) with PAR-Recycle Works.:
Sponsor: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Phone: 215-236-3300 / info@easternstate.org
https://www.easternstate.org/visit/events/dr-martin-luther-king-weekend
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, Jan 20, 2020
10:00 AM until 03:00 PM
National Museum of American Jewish History
101 S Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA
No registration needed / FREE
All Ages/Families
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with family-friendly performances, arts and crafts, spotlight talks about social justice, and documentary screenings.
https://info.nmajh.org/calendar.aspx
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Girard College
2101 S College Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Cost: FREE
The city’s largest service event hosts 150-plus projects, workshops, training, a civic engagement expo, and a health and wellness fair.
Winterfest
from now until Mar 8, 2020
Monday – Thursday: 1-11pm
Friday: 1pm-1am
Saturday: 11am-1am
Sunday: 11am-11pm
Blue Cross RiverRink
101 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA
All Ages/Families
This seasonal winter park includes a beautifully lit landscape featuring a holiday tree, outdoor seating area with fire pits, warming cabins, the Franklin Fountain Confectionary Cabin, the Kids’ Lodge with arcade games and a chalet-inspired Lodge with food and beverages from local restaurants.
Return for public ice-skating lessons and theme nights.
Cost FREE; $4, skating admission; $10, skate rentals.
https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/blue-cross-riverrink-winterfest
