Celebrating MLK Day: Family-friendly activities and volunteer opportunities in Hamilton County
- FreeTimeFamily
- Jan 17
- 3 min read
On January 20th, we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Schools are closed, and there are plenty of family-friendly activities and volunteer opportunities in Hamilton County to keep children of all ages occupied as we honor MLK.
We have compiled a list of available activities and service opportunities for all ages including volunteering, bouncing, creating art, and spending time outdoors. Enjoy!
Off The Wall Sports Inflatable Playground
Hours: 9AM - 3PM
Cost: $10 (members $8)
Location: 1423 Chase Ct, Carmel
What: Giant indoor bounce houses that children 18 months to 12 years old can run, bounce and slide in for hours. We love it so much that we hosted are kids' birthdays here! Socks must be worn. Seating is available for parents.
IDES Meal Packing Event
Hours: 9AM - 4PM
Cost: FREE - $10 donation suggested
Location: 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville
What: A family-friendly meal packing event to provide nourishment to individuals throughout the world in impoverished and war-torn countries. All ages can participate. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Register to serve from 9AM - 12PM or 1PM - 4PM.
Fishers Community Food Drive
Hours: 10AM - 2PM
Cost: Nonperishable food donations
Locations:
Kroger (9799 E. 116th Street)
Kroger (11700 Olio Road)
Kroger (7272 Fishers Crossing Drive)
What: Local food pantries are experiencing an increase in demand and a decrease in supply. Bring canned goods to participating Kroger locations on MLK Day. A list of items needed is included in the link below.
More info: https://fishersin.gov/mlk-day/
Conner Prairie Online Dream Wall
Hours: all day
Cost: FREE
Location: Online
What: A vision that explores how rest gives us space to imagine a bright future. Throughout the day, create a message, image, artwork or share a video that expresses your dream. You can upload your finished work by using #CPMLKDay25 on Facebook, X and Instagram.
StoryWalk at Cumberland Park Fishers
Hours: Dawn - dusk
Cost: FREE
Location: 10580 Cumberland Rd, Fishers
What: Walk through the park while ready pages from a family-friendly picture book posted along the path.
More info: https://www.playfishers.com/333/StoryWalk
MLK Jr. Day of Service at Cicero Library
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
Cost: FREE
Location: 209 W Brinton St, Cicero
What: Drop in and volunteer at the library. Tasks include making sure books are alphabetized correctly on the shelf, helping get crafts ready for youth programs, and more.
Discovery Time at Sheridan Library
Hours: 10:30AM
Cost: FREE
Location:103 W 1st St, Sheridan
What: Play time at the library for children up to 3 years old.
More info: https://sheridan.lib.in.us/23659-2/#
Also, please enjoy a couple photos of the Lorraine Motel as part of the Martin Luther King Memorial at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. We chose to break up our drive back from Houston in July 2023 and stay in Memphis so we could visit the memorial. The museum was closed the day we visited, but there is still so much to see outside.
There is a memorial wreath on the motel room balcony railing where Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot. The museum keeps two vehicles parked at the Lorraine Motel to replicate the exact vehicles parked at the scene at the time of the assassination. It is like time is frozen there.
Truly moving, and most definitely worth the trip!
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. day to you and your family!
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