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Indy offers free festivals, activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Things to do (for free) in Indy this MLK Day
Things to do (for free) in Indy this MLK Day
Things to do (for free) in Indy this MLK Day
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day calls for offices and schools to be closed, but many treat it as a day on and not a day off.

The city offers a variety of activities from free museums to festivals this holiday. If you're looking for a way to stay engaged and keep your children active, choose an event from our list of many.

MLK DAY FESTIVALS

Civil Rights in America - Then, Now & Tomorrow

IUPUI day of service

IUPUI students, faculty, staff and community members will volunteer together across sites throughout the city from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

FREE ADMISSION

The following places are open free of charge Monday:

Conner Prairie

Indianapolis Zoo*

Indiana State Museum (including select IMAX movies)*

Eiteljorg Museum*

Indiana Historical Society

NCAA Hall of Champions*

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Skateland (5:30 – 9 p.m.)

Tabernacle Recreation

Rhythm! Discovery Center

*Free with donation of canned non-perishable food item