Things to Do for Kids in Atlanta
in February 2026

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. Website

Enchanted Woodland Trail: Gnome Homes and Fairy Houses
Chattahoochee Nature Center, 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. Website

Pete the Cat Puppet Show
Center for Puppetry Arts, 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! Website

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus in Georgia
Hampton and Alpharetta
February 5-8 & 12-16 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. Performing in Hampton, GA and Alpharetta, GA. Website

Family Sweetheart Dance
George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
Fri., Feb. 6
Families dance the night away and enjoy light refreshments at this festive community event. Purchase tickets online in advance. Website

Family Valentine's Day Party at Halcyon Forsyth
Sat., Feb. 7
Bring your friends and family to Halcyon for a valentine’s brunch and then join our Family Valentine’s Party featuring a DJ and dance party in the Village Green, meet and Greet with everyone’s favorite couple – Mickey & Minnie, Valentine crafts, build your own bouquet from Gussied Up Flower Truck, enter the giveaway at Playa Bowls pop-up, free kids meals at Cherry Street Brewpub with purchase of adult entree of $15, and more! No tickets or pre-registration needed for this event. Website

Planet Ice Chill-abration at Fernbank Museum
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. Website

Alpharetta Family Valentine's Dance
Alpharetta Community Center
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. Website

Lunar New Year Celebration at Aurora Theatre
Sat., Feb. 7
Atlanta Chinese Dance Company returns to ring in the Year of the Horse with 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! Whether it’s a part of your daily life, or you’re brand new to it, embracing and learning about a culture connects us all! Website

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. Website

Atlanta Brick Con
Sat., February 7 & Sun. 8
Gas South Convention Center
Atlanta Brick Con is the South's largest LEGO® Fan Event with amazing LEGO® displays, games, contests, interactive zones, special guests, vendors and more. Website

Super Museum Sunday
Various GA Museums
Sun., Feb. 8
Explore history, arts, and culture in communities throughout Georgia as over 100 museums and historic sites across the state open to the public for free during this popular event organized as part of the annual Georgia History Festival. Website

Roswell Roots: Arts & Soul Family Fun Day
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Sat., Feb. 14
Back by popular demand, this Roswell Roots exclusive family day is packed with performances, activities, and fun for all ages! The lobby will be buzzing with free interactive experiences—including a STEM activity hosted by the North Fulton Area Section of NCNW—plus two exciting stage shows. Website

Great Backyard Bird Count
Fri., Feb. 13
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. Everyone is welcome, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds. Participants tally the number of individual birds of each species they see during their count period. They enter these numbers on the GBBC website. Website

Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park
Sat., Feb. 14 - Sunday, March 1
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. Website

Orchid Daze at The Atlanta Botanical Garden
Sun.Feb. 14 - Sun. April 12
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.The Botanical Garden houses one of the largest orchid displays at any public garden in the world. Website

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Wed., Feb. 18 - Sun., March 15
At the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), audiences enjoy tons of films at venues across Atlanta, representing countries all over the world. AJFF's mission is to bridge diverse communities through the power of film and storytelling. There is family-friendly and educational programming to go along with the film line-up. Website

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Atlantic Station
Sat., Feb.21
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. The iconic pink truck will greet Hello Kitty fans and customers at West District Avenue near California Pizza Kitchen.The cafe truck will feature Hello Kitty themed treats and plenty of Hello Kitty themed merchan dise. Please note that the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck accepts only credit and debit card payments. Cash payments will not be accepted. Website

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. Website

Laurie Berkner at Atlanta Symphony Hall
Sun., Feb 22
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. Guest can arrive one hour before showtime for activities, giveaways, Tonie trading, and more! Plus– as a special treat for fans – a few well-loved Laurie Berkner songs that are not often heard at Laurie’s full-band concerts! Kids should plan to bring their dancing shoes and a stuffed animal (for their heads). Show runs approximately 75 min. $1 will be added to regular and VIP tickets supporting a local charity, People and Pets Project. Website

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Things to Do for Kids in Atlanta in February 2026

Things to Do for Kids in Atlanta
in February 2026