4 Ways to Celebrate MLK On Your Day Off

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School’s out on Jan. 20, but does your child understand the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Learn something new about MLK’s life and legacy through these four kid-friendly events.

MLK Day Community Art Event & Exhibit

Jan. 18-20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center |13470 Dowell Road, Solomons MD, 20688

A community art event and exhibit inspired by the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.; limited seats available; no reservations needed; for all ages

Free; pay-what-you-can donation | annmariegarden.org

National Day of Service: Celebrating MLK Jr.’s Legacy

Jan. 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Calvert Marine Museum |14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688

How can each of us give back to our communities? Reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech as you discover ideas for acts of kindness and design a mosaic craft.

Free | calvertmarinemuseum.com

MLK Jr. Day at the Museum of Historic Annapolis

Jan. 20, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Museum of Historic Annapolis | 99 Main St., Annapolis, MD 21401

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while learning about the community’s diverse history and ongoing efforts towards equity and justice.

$7 general admission | museum.annapolis.org

Photo of a person using a tool to make a hole in a tree trunk in the woods. There is a large white bucket in front of the tree.
Courtesy of Calvert County Parks Recreation Natural Resources Division.

MLK Day Trail Work

Jan. 20, 1-4 p.m.

Kings Landing Park | 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639

Make a difference in the community by helping install the seasonal Sugar Bush Trail. Earn student service-learning hours by clearing and marking the trail, helping with cleaning equipment and placing temporary signs and maple taps; for ages 12+; registration required

Free | calvertcountymd.gov