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The 2026 Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park kicks off on February 14 and runs every weekend through March 1. Photo courtesy Stone Mountain Park
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1/16/26 - By Melanie Preis

Atlanta's February winter break is a week-long school 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 most Atlanta school districts, the winter break takes place across February 16-27, 2026. We've got great ideas to fill up your February winter break in Atlanta, including fairy houses, dinosaurs, and a Laurie Berkner concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall. 

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. Contact winter camps right away if you want your kiddos to attend as spots fill 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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Zoo Atlanta offers a winter break camp for kids February 16-20. Photo by Melanie Preis
Zoo Atlanta offers a winter break camp for kids February 16-20. Photo by Melanie Preis

Things to Do for February's Winter Break in Atlanta

The Rink at Park Tavern

Midtown
Through Monday, February 16, 2026
Park Tavern brings back its ice skating rink with its stunning backdrop featuring Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. Skaters (and spectators) enjoy the heated garden tent, an awesome sound system, and of course a huge rink!  READ MORE

Dinosaur! at Alliance Theatre

Midtown
Select days through February 22, 2026
Kids adore this silly store about dinosaurs popping up everywhere. Get ready to find out how even the simplest day-to-day task can turn into an epic dino-tastic adventure that will leave little ones laughing and roaring for more.  READ MORE

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.   READ MORE

DinoVerse Atlanta

Doraville
Through Sunday, February 22, 2026
DinoVerse is a family exhibition where kids and adults can explore giant skeletons, interactive dino zones, and creative activities. Step through a time portal with a thrilling Virtual Reality experience and snap epic dino photos.  READ MORE

The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill
Through Sunday, February 22, 2026
The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill is the largest portable outdoor ice skating rink in the southeast!  READ MORE

Enchanted Woodland Trail: Gnome Homes and Fairy Houses

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. READ MORE

Adventure Playhouse at Dad's Garage

Old Fourth Ward
Saturdays through March 7, 2026
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

Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown
Through May 10, 2026
AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen explores the multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
Weekends, February 14-March 1, 2026
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.  READ MORE

Orchid Daze at The Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
February 14 - April 12, 2026
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

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Multiple locations
Monday, February 16, 2026
On select days throughout the year, all national parks in the United States are open to the public with no admission fee.  READ MORE

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Multiple Locations
February 18 - March 16, 2026
At the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), audiences enjoy tons of films at venues across Atlanta, representing countries all over the world.  READ MORE

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Georgia

Acworth
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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

African-American Folktales at Aurora Theatre

Lawrenceville
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Kids are in a for a treat with Chetter Galloway and Mama Koku, two professional story tellers peforming African-American folklore. From the tricks of Anansi & Brer Rabbit, to the sounds & rhythms of the talking drum, this show is the perfect way to see the African storytelling tradition in action. Experience culture in a way that not only educates, but entertains too! READ MORE

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. READ MORE

Laurie Berkner at Atlanta Symphony Hall

Midtown
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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.  READ MORE

Mid Winter February Break Camps

Alliance Theatre

Marietta & Midtown
February 16-20
The Alliance Theatre is Atlanta's premier national theater, featuring stage productions for both adults and youth. The theater also offers classes, camps, and school break play days throughout the year with focuses such as musical theater, drama and camera work.  READ MORE

Piedmont Park Conservancy Camps

Midtown
February 16-20
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
February 16-20
Campers have a blast at Cherokee County's summer and school break camps.  READ MORE

Cobb County Camps

Marietta & Kennesaw
February 16-20
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

Inman Park & Decatur
February 16-20
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
February 16-20
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
February 16-20
Flour Power offers cooking classes, camps, and parties for everyone from preschool through high school.  READ MORE

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)

Dunwoody
February 16-20
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, Chamblee & Decatur
February 16-20
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
February 16-20
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
February 16-20
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

Oakland Cemetery

Atlanta
February 16-20
A historic garden cemetery in Atlanta, Oakland Cemetery is a vibrant cultural and educational space, known for its beautiful grounds, history, and community programming. Oakland offers seasonal camps, family programs, youth workshops, and educational events throughout the year.  READ MORE

YMCA of Atlanta

Multiple Locations
February 16-20
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

Zoo Atlanta Safari Camps

Grant Park
February 16-20
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
Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art Center
National Parks - Multiple Locations
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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