Best known for advancing racial equality through nonviolent protest, Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and one of the most influential leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. His leadership earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, and his legacy continues to inspire people today.
Today, MLK Day is celebrated throughout the country. On the occasion, with schools off, there are many Camps and Things to do on MLK Day.
MLK Day off to create Kindness
Sign up for School’s Out for Creating Kindness!
Are you looking for an enjoyable, hands-on experience for your kids while they are off? Our Sewing, Fashion & Crafting Class is ideal, providing a space where creativity shines! Kids will develop hand-sewing skills, craft amazing fabric creations, and explore their imagination in a nurturing environment in Hoboken, NJ.
MLK Day Sports Camp
This MLK Day, they’re honoring Dr. King’s legacy by bringing our youth together for a full day of movement, teamwork, and community.
Kids can participate in Wiffle Ball, Flag Football, Soccer, Dodgeball, and Hide & Seek.
MLK Day of Innovation: Dream Big Builders
Dream big. Build boldly. Serve with purpose.
School may be closed, but The Hub is OPEN for an MLK Day experience rooted in innovation, leadership, and service. On January 19, youth will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through hands-on STEAM learning, creative challenges, and teamwork in a safe, engaging space.
MLK Magnet Mania Day Camp
This MLK Day, let curiosity lead the way!
The Magnet Mania Day Camp is packed with hands-on STEM fun—where kids explore, experiment, move, and create through the magic of magnets.
Parents’ Night Out
As the MLK long weekend starts, if you, as parents, are looking for a night out, you can drop off your kids at My Gym and enjoy a date night. This is for January 16th, 6 pm to 9 pm. This is for kids from 2.5 to 10 years old (potty-trained kids only). More details here.
MLK Day Camp – Super Base
Super Base is offering camp sessions on MLK Day. Kids will have a blast. Lunch, drinks and snacks are included. Over two hours of instructor-led training, art & crafts, and STEM activities.
The Gravity Vault – Kids’ Break Camp
On January 19th, while schools are closed, Gravity Vault will be open! Stop in for their Kids’ Break Camp to take advantage of the day off. The break camp runs for 2 hours and is designed for kids aged 7 to 13 years old. More details here.
PB Club’s Mini Camps – Kids Pickleball Mini Camp
This is for kids aged 7 to 13 years old.
PB Club’s Holiday Week Mini Camps give kids an active, social, and well-supervised way to spend part of their holiday break—while parents enjoy a few hours of peace of mind.
Each 3-hour drop-off camp introduces kids to pickleball through age-appropriate instruction, guided games, and supervised play. Campers build skills, confidence, and sportsmanship while connecting with kids their own age.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day School Holiday in Prospect Park
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Nature Around Us, 12–3 pm: Enjoy different seasonal discovery stations and nature-themed activities that will introduce you to the plants, insects, and animals that call the park home.
Winter Wilderness Walk, 3–4 pm: Join an Alliance Naturalist for a tour of how plants and animals live in the winter months.
Community Day Martin Luther King Jr: Stronger Together
On this MLK Jr. Day, come together to celebrate the life, vision, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at The Newark Museum of Art. The theme Stronger Together reflects our shared commitment to working hand in hand across communities through service, where love triumphs over hate, peace over conflict, and unity over division—because people are truly Stronger Together. More information here.
While the long weekend brings its own celebrations, there are also other options you can look into, such as skiing, skating, or other indoor activities, as the weather tumbles. With all the available Camps and Things to do on MLK Day, the kids are sure to be engaged on the day off.
Updated: 9 Jan 2026
