Spend Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend in Prospect Park!

The Audubon Center at the Boathouse and Lefferts Historic House are open from 12 to 4 p.m. The Tennis Center is open 7a.m. – midnight. 

Special skating hours at the Wollman Rink:
Saturday, Jan. 14: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 – 6 p.m., 7 – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 15: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 – 6 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 16: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2 – 6 p.m.

Free parking. 

Freedom Quilts, 1 – 4 p.m.
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., come join us to celebrate and recognize the great contributions made by African Americans. Learn about freedom quilts through live storytelling and a quilt-making workshop for children and adults. Lefferts Historic House. Free.

Speaking Out: Environmental Justice
Guest speakers from the Brooklyn Center for the Urban Environment (BCUE) and the Sierra Club explore the African-American experience with urban environmental causes. With performances from Drummers’ Grove musicians.  Check prospectpark.org for speakers and times. Audubon Center. Free.

Nature Crafts, 1 – 3 p.m.
Engaging arts activities for children.  Create toys, puppets, and more with natural materials!  Audubon Center. Free.

Discover Tours, 3 – 4 p.m.
Explore the secrets of nature on guided walks through the Park’s most scenic landscapes. Audubon Center. Free.