30+ Not-to-Miss February Events
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.
Cinema at the Red Clay at Red Clay Music Foundry
Watch “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” where Charlie is one of five lucky people who will be given a tour of eccentric Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory and win a lifetime supply of chocolate. Feb. 26.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour at Fox Theatre
The hit TV comedy comes to life as movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow and Gypsy examine some of the cheesiest films ever made. Feb. 26.
Sky Watch at Tellus Science Museum
Enjoy the wonders of the night sky where you might see the Andromeda galaxy, the Orion nebula, the double star Gamma Andromeda and globular clusters M2 and M15. Feb. 28.
Tuck Everlasting at Roswell Cultural Arts Center
In 1880, 10-year-old Winnie meets the Tuck family, who accidentally discovered a spring that gave them eternal life. Feb. 29.
Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Elite athletes will compete with two-wheeled stunts and races. Feb. 29.
Daffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery
Enjoy the blooms of thousands of daffodils, guided garden walks, children’s craft activities and more. Feb. 29.
Leap Day Celebration at OneStop Buford
Leap into fun with frog-themed crafts and activities, jumping games and more. Feb. 29.
Enchanted Woodland Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center
View more than 30 miniature homes built by fairies and gnomes. Through Feb. 29.
Mamma Mia at The Legacy Theatre
This musical tells the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father featuring hits from ABBA. Through March 1.
Stellaluna at Center for Puppetry Arts
Based on the bestselling children’s book, watch as Stellaluna finds her family after being accidentally dropped by her mother. Through March 8.
Seize the King at Alliance Theatre
With his country’s throne empty, Richard knocks down threats to his ascension in this modern reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s “Richard III.” Through March 8.
Wowee Zowee Hour at Dad’s Garage
Introduce your kids to improv at this family-friendly show with dance breaks, silly jokes, concessions, a meet and greet and more. Through March 21.
Orchid Daze at Atlanta Botanical Garden
This annual indoor plant exhibition celebrates the vibrant presence of orchids in the contemporary gardens of Latin America. Through April 12.
Our Senses: An Immersive Experience at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Immerse yourself in 11 fun house-like spaces that test your senses and show you how or why what we perceive is not always reality. Through May 3.
Measurement Rules at Tellus Science Museum
Explore measurement questions using nonstandard tools such as balancing scales, odometers, calipers and more in this interactive exhibit. Through May 10.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Fans of all ages can train as a team both physically and mentally before taking on the villains of New York City with the Pizza Shooter Arcade, Mikey’s Pizza Grabbing Game and more. Through May 10.
Past Events:
Adventures in Space! at Aurora Theatre
Blast off into space with Captain Mr. Damon and his tardigrade copilot, Mossy. Feb. 1.
Frozen Jr. at OnStage Atlanta
Relive the magic of the original film in a musical adventure performed by sixth through twelfth graders. Through Feb. 1.
Cinderella Kids at OnStage Atlanta
First through sixth graders perform the beloved Disney classic with glass slippers, fairy godmothers and a wicked step-family. Through Feb. 1.
Family Free Day at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Enjoy free admission to the museum with a celebration of innovation and creativity. Feb. 5.
Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival at Yaraab Shrine Center
See juggling competitions, participate in games and workshops, get your face painted and more. Feb. 7-9.
Callanwolde Artist Market at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
More than 70 artists working a variety of media will have displays, and enjoy food, dessert, café and bar refreshments. Feb. 7-9.
Atlanta Parent Magazine’s Camp Expo at North Point Mall
Meet day and overnight camp representatives from Atlanta and beyond and choose where your child will make lasting summer memories. Learn about family travel, staycations, day trips and summer programs. Feb. 8.
Atlanta Fairytale Ball at Cobb Galleria Convention Centre
Sing and dance with your favorite princesses, and enjoy a candy buffet, crafts, stories, songs, games and more presented by Pretty Princess Parties. Feb. 8.
The Cat in the Hat at Aurora Theatre
In this sensory-friendly performance, the Cat in the Hat will get Sally and her brother into mischievous trouble before Mom comes home. Feb. 8.
1864 Muster at Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site
Reenactment soldiers will train, practice and go through drills, including demonstrations of black powder and more. Feb. 8.
Family Trivia Time at OneStop Norcross
Compete against others at this trivia event. Six members per team maximum. Feb. 8.
Family Night Hike and Campfire at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Explore nature and winter at night before roasting marshmallows around the campfire. Feb. 8.
Second Sunday at High Museum of Art
Enjoy free admission, art-making activities, tours, performances, exhibitions and more. Feb. 9.
Starlab at Chattahoochee Nature Center
This inflatable planetarium features the winter sky and will help you learn about constellations. Feb. 9.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Aurora Theatre
A 15-year-old boy on the spectrum is wrongfully accused of murdering his neighbor’s dog, and he launches an investigation to find the real culprit. Through Feb. 9.
Hello, Dolly! at Fox Theatre
This musical comedy follows Dolly, a strong-willed matchmaker who’s determined to find a match for stingy bachelor millionaire, Horace Vandergelder. Feb. 11-16.
Swan Princess at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Performed by the Atlanta Ballet 2, Odette, the beautiful swan princess, must escape the wicked Von Rothbart in this hour-long performance designed for ages 12 and younger. Feb. 13, 15-16.
Cirque Diabolo at Infinite Energy Center
Featuring a cast of world champion acrobats, contortionists and aerial artists, Cirque Diabolo is a thrill-a-minute spectacle. Feb. 14-15.
Elachee Birding Hike: Great Backyard Bird Count at Elachee Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake
Help collect data on local wild birds and see a wide variety of resident birds and winter migrants. Feb. 15.
Great Backyard Bird Count at Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Enjoy bird-watching tours, storytimes, scavenger hunts and bird-themed crafts. Feb. 15.
Great Backyard Bird Count at Zoo Atlanta
Tally native bird species, attend a birding lesson, participate in hands-on bird-related activities and discover ways to help native bird populations. Feb. 15.
Kid Koala’s Satellite Turntable Orchestra at Ferst Center
DJ Kid Koala shares an innovative collection of dreamy, atmospheric tracks as audience members play along with mini turntable stations. Feb. 15.
Heart/Beat: Gospel, Brubeck & Rhythms of the City at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Presented by the Atlanta Ballet, see the sweeping rhythms and energy of jazz music intertwine three works. Through Feb. 15.
Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestras of Atlanta at Rialto Center for the Arts
The two orchestras will perform works by Hans Zimmer, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Marquez. Feb. 16.
Gimme Please! at Alliance Theatre
Watch the story of two friends as they grow up together and find their path. Through Feb. 16.
Maybe Happy Ending at Alliance Theatre
Set in the future in Seoul, Korea, two obsolete helper-bots live in an isolated existence before they find each other. Through Feb. 16.
President’s Day Programs at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Get the presidential treatment and learn more about the men in the Oval Office. Feb. 17.
Habitat Hike at Chattahoochee Nature Center
A docent will lead you on a hike to discover what habitats look like and where they’re located. Feb. 17-21.
Blippi Live! at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Blippi will teach children about the world around them while singing and dancing. Feb. 19.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Fox Theatre
See a new program of dance filled with premieres by some of the most acclaimed choreographers. Feb. 20-23.
Build + Blast! Model Rocket Workshop at Tellus Science Museum
Build and launch your own rocket and hear about the latest NASA developments with NASA Ambassador Chris Thompson. Feb. 22.
The Georgia Boy Choir Grand Finale Concert at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church
All five levels of the Georgia Boy Choir, various attending choirs and festival participants will perform. Feb. 22.
Music for the Very Young: Fiesta de Música at Atlanta Symphony Hall
Celebrate the musical heritage and culture of Latin America. Feb. 22.
National Tell a Fairy Tale Day at Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Marvel at the stories of fantasy and lore with activities that encourage reading, writing and literary creativity. Feb. 22.
Monster Jam at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Athletes will compete in 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks for points in freestyle, the skills challenge and racing competitions. Feb. 22-23.
Late Winter/Early Spring Wildflower Hike at Sweetwater Creek State Park
This 2-mile hike passes through several beautiful wildflower habitats, and participants may see 20-25 different species of flowers. Feb. 23.
Sunday FUNday: Amar Chitra Katha at Michael C. Carlos Museum
Read “Amar Chitra Katha,” a comic book company that retells the classical works of Indian literature and enjoy chai and mango lassi. Feb. 23.
Camelot at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
This classic is a timeless love story filled with adventure and musical favorites. Through Feb. 23.
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. 23.
Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park
Race down the slopes on Tube Runners or Avalanche Alley. Younger guests will enjoy Little Angels and Snowzone for fun wintry activities. Through Feb. 23.
