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The largest Lunar New Year event in North America is back at Stone Mountain Park. Photo courtesy of Stone Mountain
The largest Lunar New Year event in North America is back at Stone Mountain Park. Photo courtesy of Stone Mountain
2/14/24 - By Elsa Simcik

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this long weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Presidents Day weekend in Atlanta means a day (or five) off from school, which could equal lots of family time. To keep everyone entertained and off screens, we've come up with 30 Fun Things to Do for February's Winter Break in Atlanta. Fans of Hello Kitty will squeal (or maybe meow?) with delight because the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck arrives to Atlantic Station on Saturday for a one-day event with treats and more. Lunar New Year fun continues at Stone Mountain Park's Lunar New Year Celebration with a drone show, drum exhibitions, and parades. And get ready for inflatable fun at the opening weekend of the Balloon Museum at Pullman Yards!

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The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill - Final weekend!
Through Sunday, February 18
The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill opens for ice skating on the largest portable outdoor ice skating rink in the Southeast on November 8, 2024!  READ MORE

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Multiple Locations
Various days through March 7
Enjoy 48 feature films, 15 shorts, representing countries all over the world, at the 2024 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF).   READ MORE

Orchid Daze at The Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Through April 14
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Buckhead - Final weekend!
February 15-18
Kids ages 5+ love the story of Young Minli who searches for the man on the moon.On her quest she encounters royalty, dragons, and several more stories, from which she learns what true good fortune really is. Based on the 2010 Newbery Honors book, this “fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore,” is a Wizard of Oz riff with a huge heart. READ MORE

Blackout Market and Open Mic Night

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Friday, February 16
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Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta

Grant Park
Friday, February 16
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Great Backyard Bird Count

National
February 16-19
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Adventure Playhouse at Dad's Garage

Cabbagetown
Saturday, February 17
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Dino Day at Tellus Science Museum

Cartersville
Saturday, February 17
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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck at Atlantic Station

Midtown
Saturday, February 17
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Lawrenceville Arbor Day Celebration

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Saturday, February 17
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Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
February 17-19 & 24-25
The largest Lunar New Year Spectacular in North America is back at Stone Mountain Park for the second 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

Balloon Museum Atlanta

Atlanta - Opening weekend!
February 17 - April 14
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Teddy Bear Tea Party

Chamblee
Monday, February 19
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