Monday the 16th is Martin Luther King Jr Day and Brooklyn will have a ton going on to celebrate this historical figure this weekend.

On Saturday the 14th, Habitat for Humanity is celebrating at  Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church with a reciting of  the famous “I Have a Dream” speech. A  commemorative poem will also be performed  by the NYCHA Youth Chorus. The event is free and is  happening at 2 pm.

The Brooklyn Children Museum will be celebrating from 2:30 to 3:30 where kids 6 and up can explore the ideas that Martin Luther King Jr spoke about and fought for. They’ll also be teaching the values of celebrating and joining together cultures and living in peace with each other.

On the holiday itself on Monday, the Brooklyn Art Museum (BAM)  with celebrate its 26th annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr with keynote speakers  and musical performances. It all starts at 10:30 am  and tickets must be purchased. It’s first come, first seated so get there early!

The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens will be offering free admission in honor of the holiday as well, so take that day off from work to go enjoy the winter flora!