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Atlanta's February winter break is a week-long vacation for many metro school districts. Though parents may be thinking "not another school break," kids are sure to be smiling for time off. For some Atlanta school districts, the winter break starts on Presidents Day and runs through the week; these Atlanta school districts are out February 17-21, 2025. We've got great ideas to fill up your February winter break in Atlanta, including fairy houses, dinosaurs and the Greatest Show in Earth in both Duluth and Downtown Atlanta! 

In addition to awesome Atlanta events during the break, we've rounded up fun school break camps that will keep kids entertained during the week. Make sure to contact these winter camps right away, as spots fill fairly quickly.

For more ideas of what to do during the February break in Atlanta, check out our Winter Activities Guide for Atlanta Kids, including inspiration for Wonderful Winter Day Trips from Atlanta. 

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Things to Do for February's Winter Break in Atlanta

License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands

Buford - Last week!
Through February 23, 2025
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. READ MORE

Petite Rouge at Synchronicity Theatre

Midtown
Performances during winter break 2025
In this family-friendly zydeco musical, a swamp chorus sings backup. Imagine a Cajun Red Riding Hood with a big, bad gator in the wolf role, dying to make some gumbo out of a little duck riding hood, and a wild chase through the bayou -- all the way to Mardi Gras! From the playwright and composer of the Junie B. Jones and Miss Nelson musicals. READ MORE

Enchanted Woodland Trail: Gnome Homes and Fairy Houses

Roswell - Last week!
Open daily during winter break 2025
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. READ MORE

PAW Patrol Experience at CAMP

Dunwoody
Open daily during winter break 2025
Parents and kids will run, jump, laugh, and play in a series of guided obstacle courses, games, and activities — they might even become honorary members of the PAW Patrol in this PAW Patrol Experience at CAMP Atlanta.  READ MORE

Black Futures Month at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown
Open during winter break 2025
In February The Children's Museum celebrates Black Futures Month, which is all about black leaders who are making a difference in the world today.  READ MORE

Orchid Daze at The Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
Open during winter break 2025
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. READ MORE

Adventure Playhouse at Dad's Garage

Old Fourth Ward
Saturdays through March 1, 2025
Each Saturday parents and kids join Quinn and the playhouse pals as they explore worlds that have never been seen before. Kids join in on the fun by building the world of the story, playing characters, or singing along with Marlowe’s Musical Mayhem. READ MORE

Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus at State Farm Arena

Downtown
February 14 - 17, 2025
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. READ MORE

Roswell Roots Kids & Family Celebration

Roswell - FREE!
Saturday, February 15, 2025
February is Black History Month so celebrate the history and culture with Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture. Enjoy a fantastic, free family day filled with performances, activities, and fun. The lobby will be lively with interactive activities and roaming entertainment, while Center Stage hosts a lineup of top children’s performers.  READ MORE

Great Backyard Bird Count at Zoo Atlanta

Grant Park
February 15 & 16, 2025
Become citizen scientists with Zoo Atlanta during the Great Backyard Bird Count. Help scientists count the wild native bird species found in the zoo as part of the annual bird count for the Zoo Atlanta citizen science project. READ MORE

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Multiple Locations
February 19 - March 16, 2025
It's the 25th annivesary of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF). Audiences enjoy tons of films at venues across Atlanta, representing countries all over the world.  READ MORE

Winter Break at Tellus Science Museum

Cartersville
February 17 - 21, 2025
Tellus museum offers cool experiences every day during Winter Break!  READ MORE

Storytime at Little Shop of Stories

Decatur - FREE!
February 18 & 20, 2025
Every Tuesday and Thursday Little Shop of Stories hosts storytime for about 30-40 minutes for little ones and their caregivers.  READ MORE

Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus at Gas South Arena

Duluth
February 21 - 23, 2025
Get ready for The Greatest Show On Earth! The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. READ MORE

Jurassic Quest at Cobb Galleria Centre

NW Atlanta
February 21 - 23, 2025
There’s no better place to make terrific memories playing with adorable baby dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while being surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the king himself, Tyrannosaurus Rex! Get your tickets before they go extinct. READ MORE

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Georgia

Acworth
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Head to Cauble Park for a day of chilly fun including live music, food and prizes —all benefitting Special Olympics Georgia. Watch brave individuals jump into icy waters...or jump in yourself! Participants must register and pay $50.  READ MORE

Mid Winter February Break Camps

Alliance Theatre

Atlanta
The Alliance Theatre is Atlanta's premier national theater, featuring stage productions for both adults and youth. The theater also offers classes and camps throughout the year with focuses such as musical theater, drama and camera work.  READ MORE

Piedmont Park Conservancy Camps

Midtown
Kids who attend camp at Piedmont Park play outdoor sports, participate in STEAM-focused activities, make arts and crafts, and explore Piedmont Park. In the summer campers swim at the aquatics center. Summer camps are open for kids ages 5-10, with counselor-training opportunites for ages 11-15.  READ MORE

Cherokee County Camps

Canton & Woodstock
Campers have a blast at Cherokee County's summer and school break camps.  READ MORE

Cobb County Camps

Marietta & Kennesaw
Families send kids ages 6-13 to Cobb County camps at various recreation centers around the community. The county offers summer and school break camps.  READ MORE

Community Music Centers of Atlanta

Little Five Points & Decatur
Have fun with music at Community Music Center's various Atlanta locations. In addition to afterschool music classes for kids and teens, CMC runs summer day camp and more school break camps. READ MORE

Dunwoody Nature Center

Dunwoody
Dunwoody Nature Center is a 22-acre tract of land with a nature center. The non-profit promotes conservation and environmental awareness through nature classes, camps, and educational programs for the entire family.  READ MORE

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios

Marietta - all week
Alpharetta - February 17 & 18, 2025
Flour Power offers cooking classes, camps, and parties for everyone from preschool through high school.  READ MORE

The Little Gym Atlanta

Smyrna & Decatur
The Little Gym offers various locations throughout Atlanta. Babies, preschoolers, and young children enjoy sports classes and camps during the year. READ MORE

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)

Dunwoody
The Marcus JCC of Atlanta (MJCCA) has LOTS of programs, a fitness center, summer camps and school break camps, sports, classes and preschools for the local community. There are camps and classes for a huge gamut of interests! READ MORE

Oodazu

Buckhead
Parents can book playtime, camps, yoga, music classes, and more activities, as well as birthday parties, at Oodazu. This is a fun, zen spot to play, climb, slide, center, and connect with lots of kids. READ MORE

Spruill Center for the Arts

Dunwoody
Kids (and adults) can enjoy art classes and camps, birthday parties, and wonderful events and workshops at Spruill Center for the Arts in Dunwoody. READ MORE

Josh Powell Camp

Acworth
Kids experience the great outdoors at Josh Powell Camp, both in the summer and on school breaks. Campers canoe, build forts, and play games. The camp offers bus service from three locations in Atlanta to the camp in Acworth.  READ MORE

YMCA of Atlanta

Multiple Locations
With over two dozen locations around metro Atlanta, the YMCA offers family programs with activities like exercise classes, sports leagues, swimming and camps. The Y hosts school holiday camps as well as summer day and overnight camps. The Y also provides assistance to those who cannot afford childcare or gym memberships.  READ MORE

Young Chefs Academy

Marietta & Sandy Springs
Kids ages 4-17 take cooking classes, enjoy birthday parties, and attend camp at any of Young Chefs Academy. Parents can opt to purchase a membership and receive discounted rates on weekly classes or pay per class. Young Chefs Academy also offers workshops and special events.  READ MORE

Zoo Atlanta Safari Camps

Grant Park
Kids ages 5-14 can spend their days at Zoo Atlanta, learning about animals and doing hands-on projects and participating in challenges. Children are divided into three age groups and themes change weekly. Winter, Spring, and Fall camps available.   READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
Synchronicity Theatre at Peachtree Pointe
Roswell Cultural Arts Center
Cherokee County Recreation Center (The WREC)
Community Music Center Decatur
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios - Alpharetta
Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA

About the Author

Melanie Preis
Melanie Preis is a writer, editor, wife, and mom of three (including her beloved bernedoodle). Before joining Mommy Poppins, she worked at StyleBlueprint, Turner Broadcasting, and HowStuffWorks. She loves reading, anything Bravo, art fairs, and, of course, her bernedoodle.
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