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Dr. King Day of Service - Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church

Honor Dr. King by Participating In The Dr. King Weekend Day Of Service! We'll have lots of activities and projects for everyone. Book repair: Help repair gently used books so they can be gifted to others! Hosted by the Saratoga Children’s Literacy League. Blanket making: Saratoga Central Catholic will host a blanket making and pet food drive. Come make a cozy blanket that will be donated to a local pet shelter. Bring a donation of pet food or a gift card to PetSmart to help feed local pets in need. The MoonCatcher Project: Removing barriers for girls. Come help MoonCatcher make renewable menstrual management kits for distribution worldwide! Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County. More info on the MoonCatcher Project and Capital Region Period Pantries here. More info on Saratoga Soroptimist here. History and Heritage: Learn about Saratoga Springs’ BIPOC heritage from the OURStory Treasure Hunt Project. Book Drive: Bring new and gently used children’s books (non-religious, infant through teen) that will be donated by Temple Sinai to local schools and community groups. Art Project: Help C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios transform antique chairs into unique works of art that will be auctioned to raise money for the Erasing Spaces and Faces project. Craft Project: Create wool angels with the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs. Create Pieces for Art in Public Spaces Effort: Join Youth Squared and Camp Stomping Ground for a Social Action Art Fair where youth create powerful art prints inspired by Dr. King’s words: “Love is the greatest force in the universe.” Finished artwork will hang in community-facing spaces, spreading messages of love, dignity, and hope. Community Service Organizations: Come learn about the important work done in our community by Saratoga PRIDE, Pitney Meadows Community Farm, League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, Saratoga Immigration Coalition, Frederick Allen Lodge, Sustainable Saratoga, and more!
Dates: 
01/19/2026
10 am - 12 pm
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 5th Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
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Organization:

MLK Saratoga

Location:

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Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
United States

Phone:

(518) 306-1248

Dr. King Weekend Community Celebration at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church

The highlight and culmination of our weekend, this uplifting community celebration will feature opening music by Soulist Garland Nelson, local speakers, and a keynote address by Minister Steven Boxley followed by a sing-a-long. Please join us to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King through fellowship and community. Post celebration gathering featuring treats from Indulgence Bakery.
Dates: 
01/19/2026
1 pm - 2 pm
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 5th Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
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Organization:

MLK Saratoga

Location:

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Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
United States

Phone:

(518) 306-1248

2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Beloved Community March

Join us in celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr on Monday January 19, 2026 with a Beloved Community March at 11 am, stepping off on Madison Avenue in front of the New York State Museum and concluding at the Dr. MLK Jr statue in Lincoln Park with a wreath laying ceremony. This event is free to attend and sponsored by the City of Albany Commission on Human Rights & Office of Cultural Affairs.
Dates: 
01/19/2026
11 am
Albany, NY, USA
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Location:

New York State Museum
222 Madison Avenue On Madison Avenue, across the Plaza from the State Capitol Build
Albany, NY, 12230
United States

Phone:

(518) 434-5411

Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to experience Titanic, the most luxurious ship to ever set sail. Featuring numerous artifacts, dramatic room recreations, never-before-seen 3D views, video animations, and cutting-edge technology, Titanic: An Immersive Voyage – Through the Eyes of the Passengers tells the story of the RMS Titanic like never before.
Dates: 
01/19/2026
01/21/2026
01/22/2026
times vary; choose with ticket purchase
Armory Studios NY, 125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305, United States
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Organization:

Armory Studios NY

Location:

125 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY, 12305
United States

Phone:

518•369•4887

Barbie™: A Cultural Icon Exhibition at the New York State Museum

Meet Barbie®: the multi-generation powerhouse that started it all, made history, and broke boundaries. Barbie™: A Cultural Icon Exhibition celebrates Barbie as a reflection of culture, with exclusive designer interviews and an up-close look at vintage dolls, iconic cultural moments, and fashion trends from each era. The exhibition features a priceless collection of over 300 artifacts from the 64-year history of Barbie, including the very first 1959 doll, an original Barbie Dreamhouse, behind-the-scenes prototypes, as well as some of the most infamous Barbie dolls throughout history. Visitors will also find numerous photo ops throughout the exhibition for shareable moments. A role model, a muse, a best friend—Barbie means something to everyone. Step back into your childhood and join us on this exhibition of a six-decade evolution, and the making of a global icon.
Dates: 
01/20/2026
01/21/2026
01/22/2026
10 am - 2 pm
New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230, United States
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Location:

222 Madison Ave
Albany, NY, 12230
United States

Phone:

518-474-5877