25+ Not-to-Miss February Events

Chattahoochee Nature Center

We have you covered with the best family-friendly shows, exhibits and events this month. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other or with your kids with our top picks. Check out our ideas for honoring Black History Month and for celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Enchanted Woodland Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center

View more than 30 miniature homes built by fairies and gnomes. Through Feb. 29.

Orchid Daze at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Explore art from a local artist set against the backdrop of thousands of beautiful, fragrant orchids. Through April 14.

Outside the Box at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Unlock your imagination by thinking “outside the box” with hands-on activities and exhibits. Through May 5.

Spiders – From Fear to Fascination at Fernbank Museum

Crawl your way through the fascinating world of these often-misunderstood arachnids with more than 250 spider specimens, interactive elements, digital displays and more. Through May 5.

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The Big Bad, Little Red, Pig Show at Aurora Theatre

From That Puppet Guy Productions, see a fun-filled puppet show featuring two childhood favorites. Feb. 3.

Atlanta Parent’s Camp Expo at The Studio Theatre, City Springs

From traditional outdoor summer camps to specialized day and overnight camps, meet face-to-face with camp directors and former camp attendees to find the right program for your child. Feb. 10.

Spider Spectacle at Fernbank Museum

Get tangled in a web of activities to celebrate the opening of “Spiders – From Fear to Fascination.” Feb. 10.

Atlanta Brick Con at Gas South Convention Center

Enjoy all things LEGO with amazing creations, large displays, games, contests and more. Feb. 10-11.

Super Museum Sunday at Georgia’s State Historic Sites

As part of the Georgia History Festival’s statewide celebration, the Georgia’s State Historic Sites are offering free admission. Feb. 11.

UPS Second Sunday at High Museum of Art

Enjoy special family-friendly programming, including music from a DJ, workshops, art-making activities and more. Feb. 11.

The Mad Hatterpillar at Stage Door Theatre

This puppet-centric children’s musical follows Maddie, a caterpillar determined to become a butterfly. Through Feb. 11.

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus at Gwinnett Place Mall

Go on a journey from the Jurassic era to the future with five rings of entertainment. Through Feb. 11.

Olde Town on Ice at Old Town Conyers Pavilion

This indoor/outdoor rink has been in operation for 20 years; the indoor/outdoor rink is made with real ice. Through Feb. 11.

Sweetland on Ice at Sweetland Amphitheatre

Practice your moves at this outdoor rink. Through Feb. 11.

Peppa’s Cinema Party

Celebrate Peppa Pig’s 20th anniversary with an epic party featuring never-before-seen episodes, sing-a-longs and 11 interactive entertainment shorts. Through Feb. 15.

Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta

Learn what the animals are up to after the sun goes down with night-vision technology and special activities. Feb. 16.

Great Backyard Bird Count at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Bring your binoculars to become a citizen scientist and help count birds with guided tours. Feb. 16-17.

Dino Day at Tellus Science Museum

Delve into the fascinating world of ancient life in the Fossil Gallery, see “live” dinosaurs in the Tellus Theater, and watch “Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia” at the Bentley Planetarium. Feb. 17.

Backyard Bird Count at Settles Bridge Park

Be part of this global community science initiative, and help plant pollinator-friendly seeds. Feb. 17.

Discovery Saturday: Great Backyard Bird Count Celebration at Elachee Nature Science Center

Celebrate all things bird and birding with live animal encounters, special crafts, games and activities. Feb. 17.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon at Synchronicity Theatre

Inspired by the rich tales her father tells, young Minli determines she’ll find the Old Man in the Moon to discover the secret of good fortune. Through Feb. 18.

Roob and Noob at Alliance Theatre

Go on an interactive adventure with Roob and Noob, two overly curious scientists who will build machines to explore each of the four seasons. Through Feb. 18.

The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill

Practice your moves on this real outdoor rink that’s the same size as the one in Rockefeller Center. Through Feb. 18.

Jurassic World Live Tour at Gas South Arena

Join forces with a team of scientists to help save humans and dinosaurs from the terrifying Indominus Rex. Feb. 23-25.

2024 Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon at The Home Depot Backyard

Kids can get active with a big city marathon, and try out the Track & Field Zone for mini hurdles, foam javelins and more. Feb. 24.

Adventure Playhouse at Dad’s Garage

Join Quinn and playhouse pals as they explore new worlds, and kids help build the world of the story, play characters or sing along. Feb. 24.

Wildlife Baby Shower at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Learn about CNC’s efforts to help injured wildlife with a wildlife baby shower, special walks, games and fun. Feb. 25.

WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Journey into the hidden worlds of nature at this outdoor, nighttime experience with an immersive blend of the real environment and glowing displays. Through Feb. 25.

License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville Lanier Islands

Be transported to a wintry vacation state with snow tubing, snow slides, ice skating, play areas and more. Through Feb. 25.

Hamilton at Fox Theatre

This saga follows the rise of Alexander Hamilton using hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway music.  Through Feb. 25.