Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities for Kids

MLK DAY PEACE RALLY

Children's Museum of Houston commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech

Gardere Oratory Competition winner to recite speech

Children's Museum open Monday, January 16
Special Event $5 General Admission
Brought to you by State Rep. Garnet Coleman (D) 

WHAT IS MLK DAY:   

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed for us to live in a world where we would “not be judged by the color of [our] skin, but by the content of [our] character.”  Take a trip to the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) to honor his acclaimed “I Have a Dream Speech” which rocked the nation during the Civil Rights Movement in 1963 and sparked his everlasting legacy.

SPECIAL MLK DAY EVENTS:

• State Rep. Garnet Coleman and Gardere Oratory Speech Winner Recital: Listen to the uplifting words of State Rep. Garnet Coleman as he introduces this year’s Gardere Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Competition winner.
  
• Caryakid Award Honoring Judge Zinetta A. Burney:  We’ll pay tribute to Harris County Court Precinct 7’s Justice of the Peace for her service.
• Peace Rally Led by CMH Kid’s Committee and MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech" rendition: Join the Kid’s Committee in a peaceful march down Kid's Hall to celebrate our civil rights then hear the speech that changed it all. 
  
• Young Harmonies of Houston:  Listen to the moving and inspirational sounds of this young group of performers.

ON-GOING MLK DAY ACTIVITIES:

• Freedom Hands: Dr. King taught us to work together toward freedom.  Express with your hands freedoms you have at the Alexander Art Academy.
• Dream Portraits: Reflect on your own talent, personality and dreams for the future by making a life size portrait of yourself in Tree Top and One World.
• Dream Wall:  Dr. King had dreams, and we know you do too. Come to Junktion, write down your dream and share it with us on our Dream Wall.
• Family Seal: Design a special symbol which represents the beliefs of you and your family at Junktion.
• Paper Cranes:  Embrace a different culture and Dr. King’s message of peace through symbolic origami cranes at Junktion.
• African American Scientist and Inventors: Learn about their achievements and explore how they have impacted our society at Science Station. 

WHEN:

 MLK Day Peace Rally, January 16, 2012 at Noon
***Events, times and activities subject to change 

WHERE:

 Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004

HOURS/COST:

• MUSEUM HOURS: Monday, January 16; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Special event general Museum admission: $5 per person. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.
• For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138 

CELEBRATE MLK DAY OF SERVICE BY DONATING BLOOD:

We're partnering with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Centers and hosting a blood drive at the Museum as part of our MLK Day events.

12 noon – 4:30 p.m. 
2nd Floor Room
FREE T-SHIRT for all who donate! 

Schedule Your Appointment online in Digital Donor or contact The Blood Center at 713-791-6326.