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Obama Inauguration & Martin Luther King Day Kids Events NYC Jan 17, 18, 19 2009
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JUST ADDED: JCC event.
Save the Date!
Its way too cold and crowded to do DC with kids, but you want them to be a part of a historical moment. I'm hoping plenty of NYC establishments understand that and will step up to the plate.
Over the next week, I will keep updating this post with a listing of the kid friendly things to do related to Obama's Inauguration.
Here is a wonderful website listing online places for kids to learn about the inauguration and its context in history.
Ironically, Martin Luther King day falls on January 19th this year, the day before the big day in DC. Because of the synchronicity of these two historically related moments, we decided to include those events as well.
Here's what we know so far.
BORDERS @ COLUMBUS CIRCLE
The event director at Borders told me they are doing a kid's Obama inauguration event, but he did not yet know the specifics. Stay Tuned.
STATEN ISLAND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
This day in History – Inauguration Day 2009
- Write headlines documenting important world events.
Sat. & Sun., January 17, 18, 2009: 1, 2 & 3 p.m.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN
- Although they are not calling it an Inauguration Event, the Children's Museum of Manhattan is opening on a day they are normally closed to host a special "inspirational" concert by the Harlem Gospel Choir to bring people and nations together.
NOTE: Space is limited and tickets will be given out one hour before the concerts (tickets available at 1 and 2pm) so get there early!
Monday January 19, 2009: Concerts at 2 and 3pm
SCHOLASTIC STORE IN SOHO
- Kids get to experience the journey of Martin Luther King Jr. with a reading of March On, written by Christine King Farris, and add their own dreams to the Scholastic Store "Dream Wall." Our event leader will also talk about why this year's Inauguration is important and how it fits into Martin Luther King’s Dream!
Saturday, January 17 at 3:00 pm, FREE (557 Broadway)
JCC (Jewish Community Center)
- Do a variety of projects to help kids with Project Sunshine. Make welcome kits for children going into the hospital and more--plus free hot chocolate! Monday January 19, 11am-2pm; FREE
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY EVENTS
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special Seneca Village
- Seneca Village was Manhattan's first known community of African-American property owners, living on land that would become Central Park. Learn about the history of the village and property owners, and what New York City was like at the time. Monday, January 19, 2009: 12 p.m.
THE EDUCTION ALLIANCE OPEN HOUSE ART CLASSES
- Introductory Art Workshops
Kids 10-18 can participate in Pottery, Cartooning, Drawing and Photo-grams workshops for $10 per workshop. - 10 -14 year olds Noon to 2 pm: Pottery or Cartooning 2:15 to 4:15pm: Drawing or Photo-grams
- 15 to 18 year olds Noon to 2 pm: Drawing or Photo-grams 2:15 to 4:15pm: Pottery or Cartooning
GIVING BACK: CHILDREN HELPING CHILDREN
- Make the MLK Holiday a day on, not a day off, by participating in Children for Children’s 7th annual Grow Involved on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day hands-on service event. Each location will feature hands-on service projects and the MLK Day Creative Expressions Contest.
Two locations: Martin Luther King High School, at 122 Amsterdam Ave (65th Street), and PS 57, at 176 E 115th St. in Harlem.
THE STRAND BOOKSTORE
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Strand Staff will read some of their favorite books, celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the Children's Department on the 2nd Floor; Monday, January 19; 3:00PM
