School’s out for MLK Day and if you’re looking for places to go, here’s a list of what’s open around town.
Special Events
- United We Walk – SUNDAY (West Bloomfield)
- Freedom Walk (Westland)
- MLK Celebration @ Farmington Community Library (Farmington Hills)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration @ Dearborn Historical Museum (Dearborn)
- Freedom March (and FREE Admission) @ Detroit Historical Museum (Detroit)
- Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr (2pm) @ Clinton-Macomb Library (also occurs at 6pm)
- Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. @ West Bloomfield Library
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration @ Detroit Public Library – FRIDAY 1/17/2025
- MLK Jr. Day of Service @ Howell Library
You can also enjoy FREE Family Swim at Goldfish Swim School in West Bloomfield from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Museum Adventures – with FREE Admission
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is open on MLK Day but general admission rates apply. It is a great way to experience the history of black Americans and learn more about iconic leaders – including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Camps Open
- The Robot Garage (Birmingham)
- YMCA (Multiple Locations)
- High Velocity (Canton)
- Kid Create Studio (Bloomfield)
- Troy Gym (Troy)
Visit Animals
- SEALIFE Michigan (Auburn Hills) – Save 20% on admission
- Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
- Wolcott Farm Center (Ray)
- Kensington Farm Center (Milford)
- The Petting Farm (Ann Arbor)
Outdoor Activities
- The Rink @ Campus Martius (Detroit)
- Ice Skate @ Riley Park (Farmington)
- The Rink @ Royal Oak
- Dodge Park Ice Rink (Sterling Heights)
- Mt Brighton (Brighton)
- Pine Knob (Clarkston)
- Alpine Valley (White Lake)
Indoor Play
- Peppa Pig World of Play (Auburn Hills) – Save 20% on admission
- Legoland Discovery Center (Auburn Hills) – Save 20% on admission
- Yoyo Fun Center (Clinton Township & Westland)
- Urban Air (Livonia, Oxford & Sterling Heights)
- Dinoland (Madison Heights)
- Kidcadia (Dearborn)
- Troy Gymnastics (Troy)
Plan A Trip
- World of Winter (Grand Rapids)
- Air Zoo (Portage)
- Snow Tube @ Cannonsburg (Belmont/Grand Rapids)
- Michigan History Museum (Lansing)
- Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park (Muskegon)
Photo: The Wright Museum
