MLK’s Peace Parade at the Children's Museum of Manhattan

Tue Jan 13, 2026 - Mon Jan 19, 2026
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Repeating every days through January 19, 2026.
Various times
Age: See listing
Price: Included with paid admission
Location:
Children's Museum of Manhattan
212-721-1223
The Tisch Building 212 W 83rd Street, New York, NY, 10024
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Make art that honors voices for change, inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr, and participate in a day of service on Monday, January 19.

MLK Weekend Art Installation with Tijay Mohammad/ Anklave Arts Alliance
Saturday, January 17 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Inside Art
Create a large-scale art installation with artist Tijay Mohammed, inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mighty Marchers!
Tuesday – Friday, January 13 – 16 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Saturday & Sunday, January 17 – 18 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Create a banner inspired by a cause you believe in! Use inspiration from Civil Rights leaders and bring your banner to march for something important.

 Peaceful Watercolor Painting 
Tuesday – Friday, January 13 – 16 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday – Monday, January 17 – 19 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Pick up a paint brush and mix paint with water to create a watercolor painting. As you experiment with color mixing, think of how colors help you feel when you see them. How do you feel when you look at the colors you’ve put together? 

MLK Day of Service: Dream Art Bags
Sunday, January 18 | 10:30 am – 4:15 pm | All Ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art
MLK Day is designated as a National Day of Service to give back to our communities. Create a dream art bag for students in need at New York City schools, through CMOM’s Community Programs partnerships.