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Bring the family to a community-wide Valentine's Day celebration at Halcyon at Forsyth. Photo courtesy of Halcyon
Bring the family to a community-wide Valentine's Day celebration at Halcyon at Forsyth. Photo courtesy of Halcyon
1/31/25 - By Elsa Simcik

Whether enjoying Valentine's Day or Black History Month, or planning a Mardi Gras or Presidents Day weekend getaway, there is plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Atlanta for February.

February in Atlanta brings Valentine's Day love with events like Halcyon's Family Valentine's Day Party and the Family Sweetheart Dance in Suwanee. We're all loving the fact that Laurie Berkner will be in Atlanta February 22 for The Greatest Hits Solo Tour at Atlanta Symphony Hall! Families celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta Lunar New Year Festival and more. There's even more fun, February events included below!

For all things relating to winter fun--events, recipes, travel destinations -- bookmark our Winter Activities Guide for Atlanta Kids. 

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so check it frequently. And get our picks for every weekend in your inbox by signing up for our newsletter!

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Top Things To Do in Atlanta with Kids this February

License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands

Buford
Through Sunday, February 22, 2026
License to Chill Snow Island is a seasonal amusement park at Lake Lanier Islands that features one of the fastest snow tubing hills in North America. It includes winter-themed carnival rides, an ice skating rink, fire pit with s’mores, and specialty winter drinks and snacks.   READ MORE

Enchanted Woodland Trail: Gnome Homes and Fairy Houses

Roswell
Through Saturday, February 28, 2026
As the air chills and the trees lose their leaves, fairies and gnomes make their journey south and begin preparations to build their whimsical winter homes along Kingfisher Pond Trail. Bundle up and head out to the trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center. READ MORE

Pete the Cat Puppet Show

Midtown
Select days through March 15, 2026
Based on the New York Times Best Seller series, this groovy puppet show features Pete the Cat’s most awesome adventures, inspired by some of the coolest books around. See everyone’s favorite skateboarding, surfing, rocking blue cat and his fine friends come alive on stage! READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Downtown
January 31 & February 1, 2026
The tour that lit up last year returns bigger and hotter than ever — with even more flames, more glow, and more high-octane action.  READ MORE

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

Hampton
February 5 - 8, 2026
This animal-free circus features Human Cannonball, Wheel of Death, motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Human Slingshot, comedy the whole family will love, Olate Performing Dogs as seen on America's Got Talent, and more.  READ MORE

Family Sweetheart Dance

Suwanee
Friday, February 6, 2026
Families dance the night away and enjoy light refreshments at this festive community event. Purchase tickets online in advance. READ MORE

Planet Ice Chill-abration at Fernbank

Druid Hills
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Experience a morning of icy excitement and frosty fun as Fernbank officially opens Planet Ice! Brrrr-ing your sense of discovery and enjoy hands-on activities and crafts that explore the wonders of frozen worlds, ancient creatures, and the science of climate and conservation.  READ MORE

Family Valentine's Day Party at Halcyon Forsyth

Alpharetta - FREE!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Bring the family to a free, community-style Valentine's Day celebration at Halcyon at Forsyth.  READ MORE

Atlanta Brick Con

Duluth
February 7 & 8, 2026
LEGO fans flock to the two-day Atlanta Brick Con for incredible LEGO builds, displays, games, robotics, and characters. Visitors can even purchase sets and pieces.  READ MORE

Alpharetta Family Valentine's Dance

Alpharetta
Saturday, February 7, 2026
The City of Alpharetta hosts a Valentine's Dance for the whole family. This year the theme is Arabian Nights and the Alpharetta Community Center will be transformed a land of shimmering lanterns, hidden treasures, and golden sands. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration at Aurora Theatre

Lawrenceville
Saturday, February 7, 2026
After a Sold-Out show last year, Atlanta Chinese Dance Company returns to ring in the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year Celebration! Join them as they guide you through the holiday. Get ready to experience traditional Chinese music & dance, and even participate in the show.  READ MORE

Dinosaur World Live at Gas South Arena

Duluth
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for the whole family. READ MORE

Super Museum Sunday

Various locations- FREE!
Sunday, February 8, 2026
On Super Museum Sunday, families enjoy FREE admission to Georgia's State Historic sites, including museums, state parks and certain historic homes.  READ MORE

Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
Weekends, February 14 - March 1, 2026
The largest Lunar New Year Spectacular in North America is back at Stone Mountain Park for the fourth year in a row. With a drone show, light show, cultural craft activities, storytelling, puppetry, dance and drum exhibitions, and parades, the event offers something for everyone.  READ MORE

Orchid Daze at The Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
February 14 - April 12, 2026
The Atlanta Botanical Garden welcomes guests for Orchid Daze, an annual indoor plant exhibition in the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center, which is scheduled to showcase a variety of orchids including festoons, aerialists, and chandeliers. READ MORE

Great Backyard Bird Count at Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta
February 14 & 15, 2026
Become citizen scientists with Zoo Atlanta during the Great Backyard Bird Count. Help scientists count the wild native bird species found in the zoo as part of the annual bird count for the Zoo Atlanta citizen science project. READ MORE

Roswell Roots: Arts & Soul Family Fun Day

Roswell - FREE!
Saturday, February 15, 2025
This Roswell Roots exclusive family day is packed with performances, activities, and fun for all ages. The lobby will be buzzing with interactive events, plus two stage shows:  READ MORE

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Various locations
February 18 - March 15, 2026
At the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), audiences enjoy tons of films at venues across Atlanta, representing countries all over the world.  READ MORE

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Atlantic Station

West Midtown
Saturday, February 21, 2026
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is making its return to Atlanta on Saturday February 15, from 10am to 7pm for a one-day, pop-up event at Atlantic Station.  READ MORE

Atlanta Lunar New Year Festival

Chamblee
February 21 & 22, 2026
Families celebrate the Year of the Horse with a grand celebration including food, live peformances, family-friendly activities, and more. READ MORE

Laurie Berkner at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Midtown
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Laurie Berkner Greatest Hits Solo Show features popular hits like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito,” “Waiting For The Elevator”, and “Chipmunk At The Gas Pump," and more.  READ MORE

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About the Author

Elsa Simcik
Elsa Simcik has been freelance writing for 20-something years, covering a hodgepodge of fields--health & fitness, human interest stories, and even dating. After becoming a mom she segued into writing for local magazines and websites, focusing on parenting, fun things to do with kids, and travel. The travel part is fun, but not as glamorous as it sounds, because it's traveling with kids. Still, she'll take it.
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