This year, Martin Luther King Day falls on Monday January 21, 2019. Because schools are closed to observe the holiday, you may be looking for fun things to do. Thankfully there are many fun activities planned. Some of the events are specifically designed to remember Martin Luther King, while others are just fun options to get you out of the house.

If you know of any other events that should be included, please submit the details here. Thanks for letting us all know about the best things to do on Martin Luther King Day!

FREE or Discounted Admission to Area Museums on Martin Luther King Day

FREE Admission to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Monday, January 21, 2019; 10am-4pm

Discounted Admission to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Monday, January 21, 2019, from 10am-4pm

Ice Fest & FREE Admission to the Great Lakes Science Center
Monday, January 21, 2019, 10am-5:30pm

FREE Admission to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Monday, January 21, 2019; 10am-5:30pm

Hear Our Voices FREE MLK Day Celebration at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Monday, January 21, 2019; 11am-3pm

FREE Admission to the Akron Zoo
Monday, January 21, 2019; 11am-4pm

FREE Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Monday, January 21, 2019; 11am-4pm

FREE Martin Luther King Day Celebration at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Monday, January 21, 2019; 11am-5pm

FREE Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert at Severance Hall
Monday, January 21, 2019; 7pm

Family Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at the Akron Art Museum
Monday, January 21, 2019; 1pm-4pm

FREE MLK Jr. Day Activities Fair at the University of Akron
Tuesday, January 22, 2019; 9am-5pm

Kids Clay Owl Class with Cleveland Metroparks

Make a cute owl-shaped container out of clay! Use it as a planter, to hold pencils, or for decoration. Decorate your owl using beans and other natural items. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 10am-12pm or 2pm-3:30pm
Where: Brecksville Nature Center, 9000 Chippewa Creek Dr., Brecksville, OH 44141

MLK Off School Kids Day at Lorain County Metro Parks

Off school? Join in for crafts, activities, games, and swimming! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 10am-2pm
Where: Splash Zone, 95 W. Hamilton Rd., Oberlin, OH 44074
Cost: $7-$10.50 (Registration is required.)

FREE January Fun Day Monday at Lake Metroparks

Enjoy indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts and a simple nature craft, X-Plorer packs filled with hands-on seasonal activities, animal encounters from the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center, and much more! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 10am-3pm (Also February 18, 2019)
Where: Penitentiary Glen Nature Center, 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094
Cost: FREE

MLK Day at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day every Greater Cleveland Aquarium guest who chooses to donate $1 or more to United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland Inc. (UBF) receives discounted same-day $10 admission. As part of the day, the Aquarium will highlight African Americans influential in the fields of marine science and scuba diving throughout its galleries. Guests can participate in an MLK Day “Search for Greatness” Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win an annual family pass. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 10am-4pm
Where: 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Cost: $10 (with donation of $1 or more). Both adults and children receive the general admission rate of $10 when donating at least $1 each. Children younger than age 2 are free. No pre-sale available No pre-sales are available and the discount is valid January 21, 2019, only. Voucher cannot be re-sold or combined with any other offer.

FREE Ice Fest at North Coast Harbor

A wintery activation that will take place between the Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame + Museum. The one-day event is free to the public on (Martin Lurther King, Jr. Day. Almost 30 ice displays will be set up on the walkway between the Science Center and Rock Hall. In addition, the Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum will host FREE admission for the day. So bundle up and bring the whole family to enjoy our beautiful North Coast Harbor, where the city meets the lake in Downtown Cleveland! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 10am-5:30pm
Where: 1180 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, OH 44114
Cost: FREE

Family Cookies & Cocoa Snowshoe Hike at Cleveland Metro Parks

Jump start your winter adventures with snowshoeing and enjoy cookies and cocoa afterward. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 10:30am-12pm, 1pm-2:30pm & 3pm-4:30pm
Where: North Chagrin Reservation, Strawberry Picnic Area, Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Cost: $10 (Registration is required.)

FREE Winter Scavenger Hunt at Lorain County Metro Parks

Take a hike and search for wild winter treasures! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 11am-12pm
Where: Carlisle Reservation Visitor Center, 12882 Diagonal Rd., Lagrange, OH 44050
Cost: FREE

School's Out Cookout at Summit County Park District

Bring your own hot dogs and buns to cook over an open fire. Drinks and condiments will be provided. Pie irons will also be available. Enjoy nature trivia while cooking and eating your lunch. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 11am-12pm
Where: Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087

FREE Skat, Tracks, & Animal Facts! at Lorain County Metro Parks

Explore the amazing adaptations of wildlife in winter through interactive indoor activities and a hike. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 1pm-3pm
Where: French Creek Nature & Arts Center, 4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Family Day: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration at Akron Art Museum

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy inspires transformation through creativity. Celebrate King’s vision by recharging your imagination with hands-on art activities, games and storytelling paired with artists from the museum’s contemporary collection. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 1pm-4pm
Where: 1 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: FREE

FREE X-treme Winter Fun Day at Geauga Park District

Have an X-treme amount of winter fun outside with friends! Try snowshoes, bring your sled for some fun downhill rides, learn about winter wildlife and warm up by a fire with hot cocoa and s'mores. Held outdoors, so dress for the weather. This is a drop-off program and all participants must have a signed waiver. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 1pm-4pm
Where: Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Full Moon Hike at Lorain County Metro Parks

Enjoy hiking under the light of the full moon. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Wellington Reservation Visitor Center, 535 Jones Rd., Wellington, OH 44090
Cost: FREE

Kids Ice Cream Social at Quaker Steak and Lube (Sheffield, OH)

Bring the kids for ice cream! Join in on MLK Day for an Ice Cream Social (one cone per child). Plus, enjoy free cones and toppings to decorate your ice cream however you like. Arts and crafts and Coloring will also be available. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, January 21, 2019; 6pm-8pm
Where: 4900 Transportation Dr., Sheffield, Ohio 44054
Cost: FREE with meal purchase.

FREE Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities Fair at The University of Akron

The fair will include biographic information on Martin Luther King Jr., historical information on the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. gallery and other visual displays, performances, arts and crafts, and information about various organizations. {Find Out More}
When: Tuesday, January 22, 2019; 9am-5pm
Where: The University of Akron Student Union, 303 Carroll St., Akron, OH 44325
Cost: FREE

More Fun Options

Go Sled Riding – Be sure to bundle up and be careful out there!

Indoor & Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks – Details on all the local indoor and outdoor rinks.

Indoor Play Centers – All the fun places where kids and families can play indoors (playgrounds, arcades, laser tag, and more). Many are offering discounts and special hours for MLK Day.

20 Indoor Activities – Here are some ideas for fun things you can do from the comfort of your own home.

If you know of any other events that should be included, please submit the details here. Thanks for letting us all know about the best things to do on Martin Luther King Day!