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Visit the alpacas at the 40-acre Creekwater Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
Visit the alpacas at the 40-acre Creekwater Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
2/26/20 - By James Smith

Good news, fans of February: Not only does the calendar give us that rare leap day in 2020, it also drops it right into the middle of an Atlanta weekend.

That means there's plenty of fun to be had on February 29, including storytimes, children's films, stargazing, nature activities, and more.

And if you're eager to begin March, you can also enjoy special programs at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and the Fernbank Museum. 

Whatever you do this weekend, know that your friends at Mommy Poppins Atlanta will be with you throughout 2020 with updates on the best family happenings in the area. Check our events calendar for the most up-to-date events in Atlanta and beyond, and remember to sign up for our FREE newsletters to receive posts such as this right to your inbox.

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Stellaluna, a baby bat, is taken in by a family of loving birds in Stellaluna at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo courtesy of the center
Stellaluna, a baby bat, is taken in by a family of loving birds in Stellaluna at the Center for Puppetry Arts. Photo courtesy of the center

Things to Do in Atlanta All Weekend

Alpaca Barn Tours

Snellville
Creekwater Alpaca Farm is opening its farm for barn tours. Families can get into the pen with the alpacas to feed and pet them. READ MORE

Stellaluna at Center for Puppetry Arts

Atlanta
The Center for Puppetry presents a new show about a baby bat who unexpectedly falls into a bird family’s home and is accepted as one of them—as long as she acts like a bird. READ MORE

Our Senses: An Immersive Experience - POSTPONED

Atlanta
Lose Your Mind, and Come to Your Senses - Use the five senses to perceive the world around at the Fernbank Museum's special exhibit, "Our Senses: An Immersive Experience." READ MORE

Frog Feeding at the Atlanta Botanical Garden- canceled

Atlanta - Included with admission
Watch the Atlanta Botanical Garden conservation team as it feeds the frogs at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. READ MORE
Kids can challenge themselves in the Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon this weekend. Photo courtesy of the event
Kids can challenge themselves in the Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon this weekend. Photo courtesy of the event

Things to Do in Atlanta, Saturday, February 29

Hoppy Leap Day with Peter Rabbit

Atlanta - Included with admission
Peter Rabbit is hopping into Atlanta to celebrate Leap Day and his return to the movies in Peter Rabbit 2. READ MORE

Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon

Atlanta
The Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon gives kids and families the opportunity to engage in the sport of running and participate in a race that closely resembles a big-city marathon. The kid portion of the event is held on Saturday, the day prior to the big half and full marathon, at a new location for 2024: The Home Depot Backyard.  READ MORE

Storytime with Felicia Lee

Buford - FREE
Children's author Felicia Lee is reading from her beginning reader books, Audrey Lost Her Shoe, and I Can Be. READ MORE

Black History Month Family Storytime

Duluth - FREE
To celebrate Black History Month, the Duluth Library Branch is hosting Sharyn Riggs, Cedric Flody, and Keith Johnson for a family storytime. READ MORE

Apollo Interactive Exhibit at Fernbank Science Center - POSTPONED

Atlanta - FREE
Experience the interactive traveling exhibit that features one of the consoles from the Apollo Mission Control Room. Sit where the flight controllers did and imagine the feeling of anticipation as they guided the astronauts to their rendezvous with the moon and return to Earth. READ MORE

Observe The Night Sky Family Stargazing Event

Lawrenceville - FREE
Atlanta Astronomy Club member Tom Faller leads a stargazing event. Families are welcome to bring their own telescopes; some are available to share. READ MORE
Vanilla orchids bloom at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Sunday. Photo by CC BY 2.0
Vanilla orchids bloom at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Sunday. Photo by CC BY 2.0

Things to Do in Atlanta, Sunday, March 1

Vanilla Sunday at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta - Included with admission
As part of the Orchid Daze celebration, visitors to the Atlanta Botanical Garden can celebrate the vanilla orchid and how beans are transformed into vanilla extract. Visitors then can sample a mini-vanilla ice cream sundae.  READ MORE

Middle School Girl Makers Club @ Decatur Makers

Decatur - FREE
Decatur Makers hosts its Girl Makers Club for middle-school girls. Work on projects with power tools, design, art, programming, and problem-solving READ MORE

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