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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.

Garden Bros Circus at North Point Mall

See more than 60 world-class performers with acrobats, comedy, clowns and more in a high-energy, exciting show. Feb. 12-16.

Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals at Woodruff Arts Center

Classical music meets storytelling as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra brings this humorous musical to life with lions, elephants and more. Feb. 16.

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream at Synchronicity Theatre

This blues-infused musical tells the story of the young Black girl who became the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team. Feb. 20-March. 15.

PuppetStop: Hedgehugs at Best Friend Park

See a puppet show, and after the show, create your own puppet and enjoy hands-on activities. Feb. 21.

Pop-in for Family Fun at Marietta History Center

Enjoy family fun with activities and crafts themed around “Black Inventors.” Feb. 21.

Adventure Playhouse at Dad’s Garage

Join Quinn and the playhouse pals as they explore new worlds with help from the audience members, who can build the world of the story, play characters and sing or dance along. Feb. 21 and 28.

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience at Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families, Woodruff Arts Center

Inspired by Mo Willems’ works, this musical follows Wilbur, a clothes-loving mole rat, who must navigate the pressure to be like everyone else. Feb. 21-June 30.

Laurie Berkner: The Greatest Hits Solo Tour at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Bring your dancing shoes and your favorite stuffed animal to jam to the hits of this popular children’s entertainer. Feb. 22.

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. 22.

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. 22.

Dinosaur! at Alliance Theatre

Find out how the simplest, everyday tasks can turn into an epic dino-tastic adventure with this production for ages 5 and younger. Through Feb. 22.

Enchanted Woodland Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center

View more than 30 miniature homes built by fairies and gnomes. Through Feb. 28.

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. 28.

Rhythm & Thread at Alliance Theatre

Explore the art of quilting and how it connects families and memories as Cassie helps her grandparents sort through their attic. Feb. 28-April 26.

Duel Reality at Alliance Theatre

The high-flying troupe The 7 Fingers presents a cirque-infused performance inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Through March 1.

Pete the Cat at Center for Puppetry Arts

Based on the award-winning book series by Kim and James Dean, see the stories of Pete the Cat come to life. Through March 15.

Orchid Daze at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Explore thousands of beautiful, fragrant orchids. Through April 12.

Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit Tale at Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families

Journey down the rabbit hole for a delightful musical adventure inspired by the stories of Beatrix Potter. Through June 27. Past events:

Shen Yun at Cobb Energy Centre

Explore the grandeur of China’s ancient culture with this immersive show. Jan. 27-Feb. 1.

Southeast Reptile Expo at Gas South Convention Center

Go on a wild adventure filled with incredible reptiles, amphibians, exotic plants and more. Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

Hot Wheel Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire at State Farm Arena

See incredible stunts at this Monster Trucks show. Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

Free Sunday at Marietta Cobb Art Museum

View artworks and create a masterpiece to take home. Feb. 1.

Sunday FUNday: Mola Magic at Michael C. Carlos Museum

Learn about this unique textile tradition and create your own one-of-a-kind dulemola or “mola.” Feb. 1.

Planet Ice Chill-abration at Fernbank Museum

The opening day of Fernbank’s latest exhibit will include hands-on activities and crafts exploring the wonders of frozen worlds. Feb. 7.

Dinosaur World Live at Gas South District

Life-like dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Microraptor, Triceratops and more, come to the stage through stunning puppetry. Feb. 7.

Atlanta Brick Con at Gas South Convention Center

Explore all things LEGO at this event with fan creations, displays, games, contests and more. Feb. 7-8.

Sweetland on Ice at Sweetland Amphitheatre

Practice your moves at this outdoor rink. Through Feb. 7.

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. 8.

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. 8.

Adventure Cubs at Zoo Atlanta

Investigate red pandas with an activity, story and take-away memory for ages 5 and younger. Feb. 12.

Great Backyard Bird Count at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Watch, learn about, count and celebrate birds at this annual event. Feb. 13-14.

Giselle at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

The Atlanta Ballet performs one of ballet’s most iconic and romantic ghost stories. Feb. 13-15.

Birds of a Feather Hike at Harbins Park

Be part of the global community Backyard Bird Count, learn about bird species and more. Feb. 14.

DIY Days at Carter’s

Work with your mini builder to create a special project at this workshop in partnership with KiwiCo. Feb. 14.

Kids Night Out at Zoo Atlanta

Kids will enjoy a guided after-hours tour, games, activities, crafts, storytime and a pizza dinner. Feb. 14.

The Great Backyard Bird Count at Zoo Atlanta

Enjoy activities throughout the Zoo to learn more about the Great Backyard Bird Count and how to participate, discover the joy of birding and bird conservation. Feb. 14-15.

The Play That Goes Wrong at Aurora Theatre

Watch a hilariously inept theatre troupe attempt to stage a play in this comedy. Through Feb. 15.

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