Beecher, IL – Families in Beecher and across southern Will County have a free, kid-friendly option to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday morning, as the Beecher Youth Commission hosts a community movie matinee featuring Lilo & Stitch.
According to the Beecher Youth Commission, the MLK Day Matinee will take place Monday, January 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at Faith Church Beecher, located at 201 E. Church Road in Beecher, roughly 45 miles south of Chicago.
The event is free to attend and open to families in Beecher and surrounding communities. Organizers say light refreshments will be served, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets or pillows for added comfort during the screening.
The featured movie, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, is a family-friendly animated film centered on themes of belonging, community, and compassion — values closely associated with the MLK Day of Service and reflection.
Parents should note that parental supervision is required for children in second grade and younger, according to event guidelines. Seating is expected to be first-come, first-served, and early arrival is encouraged due to limited space.
Organizers also emphasized that the event is not sponsored by Beecher School District 200U, and is independently hosted by the Beecher Youth Commission as part of its ongoing youth and family engagement efforts.
Community members are encouraged to attend, bring friends, and make the most of the holiday morning with a relaxed, family-oriented activity close to home.
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