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Marvel at over 130 LEGO sculptures at The Art of the Brick. Photo by Jennifer Marino Walters
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1/31/25 - By Stephanie Shipman

It might be the shortest month in the calendar, but February is bursting with family fun, including celebrations of Groundhog Day, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Black History Month.

This month, Potomac Phil will let us know if we'll have an early spring or six more weeks of winter at Groundhog Day at Dupont Circle Park.

Free Lunar New Year events are abundant, including the DC Lunar New Year Parade and celebrations at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Museum of Asian Art. There are also plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month, including at Black History Month Family Day in Sandy Spring.

Don't miss some Valentine's Day celebrations that are fun for the whole family, including a free Taylor Swift-themed Valentine's Day roller skating event in Germantown, MD, and a Valentine's Day celebration at the Library of Congress. There are even opportunities to celebrate George Washington's birthday, including a birthday celebration at Ferry Farm.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in DC this February—we're adding more events to the DC Events Calendar every day.

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Free Things To Do in DC with Kids this February

Lunar New Year Family Celebration at SAAM

Washington, DC - Saturday, February 1
Free
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and ring in the Lunar New Year while learning about its importance across cultures. Featuring Chinese and Korean traditions, the festival includes performances, crafts, food, and more.  READ MORE

PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure

Fairfax, VA - Friday - Sunday, January 31 - February 2
Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!  After Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? READ MORE

Lunar New Year Festival (at National Museum of Asian Art)

Washington, DC - Saturday, February 1
Free
This festival takes place in both Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art and the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building nearby. Families can enjoy a scavenger hunt covering six different galleries, make a lantern, color a zodiac animal, try traditional ink painting, have their names written in Chinese, see lion dances, and more.  READ MORE

The Hunt for Washington

Alexandria, VA - Daily, February 1 - 28
The Hunt for Washington is a fun and educational game in which individuals and families traverse through Old Town Alexandria to uncover clues about George Washington. All you need to do is to download one of two Clue Sheets and begin exploring! Winners receive gift certificates to businesses in Alexandria. READ MORE

Washington, DC Auto Show

Washington, DC - Daily, February 1 - February 9
Explore a plethora of vehicle models and take free test drives at the Washington, DC Auto Show. Guests can even test drive an electric vehicle on the streets of DC! See more than 600 new car models from over 35 manufacturers. Enjoy tours led by automotive writers, an electric-vehicle exhibit with an indoor ride experience, and a luxury and exotic car display. This family-friendly event also has Ebike test rides, a bounce house, and an adoption event with dogs from local shelters. READ MORE

The Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO® Art (at Rhode Island Center)

Washington, DC - Daily, February 1 - March 31
At this exhibition of LEGO® art, see how over a million LEGO® bricks have been transformed into more than 130 sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya. This collection includes not only original sculptures by the artist, but also new versions of great masterpieces such as Michelangelo's David, Van Gogh's The Starry Night, and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The exhibition also features an innovative LEGO® multimedia collection produced together with award-winning photographer Dean West. READ MORE

Groundhog Day at Dupont Circle Park

Washington, DC - Sunday, February 2
Free
Potomac Phil, the National Groundhog, predicts what the next six weeks have in store for DC. Will it be more winter or an early spring? Come out to the fountain and enjoy music, polka dancers, a puppet show, coffee, VIP celebrities, and more.  READ MORE

SIX: Teen Edition (at The Fillmore Silver Spring)

Silver Spring, MD - Sunday, February 2
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. READ MORE

MOAPIA Presents : 2025 DC Lunar New Year Parade

Washington, DC - Sunday, February 2
Free
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser to celebrate the Year of the Snake! This year's parade features colorful and diverse contingents, traditional ceremonies and performances, and a Firecracker Finale. READ MORE

Black Diamond at Discovery Theater

Washington, DC - Tuesday - Friday, February 4-7
Hit a home run with a spirit-rousing musical play about the "other" major league. This Discovery Theater original chronicles the struggles and triumphs of pioneering African American baseball players. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration at Tanger National Harbor

Washington, DC - Friday, February 7
Free
Join Tanger National Harbor's inaugural Lunar New Year Celebration in the fireplace courtyard by Nike. Enjoy an exhilarating lion dance performance by the Wong People Association, weaving through the center to bring this celebration to life. The event also includes educational elements to honor and share the rich culture and traditions of this festive occasion. READ MORE

Dragons Love Tacos at Adventure Theatre

Glen Echo, MD - Fridays - Sundays, February 7 - March 30
You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out! READ MORE

Montgomery Parks Valentine's Skate (at Ridge Road Recreational Skate Rink)

Germantown, MD - Saturday, February 8
Free
Are you ready for it? Grab your skates, your besties, and your favorite Swiftie and join Montgomery Parks for a Taylor Swift-themed Valentine’s Skate (Parks’ Version)—a free outdoor roller-skating event that’s giving Lover vibes all day long. READ MORE

Family Day at the Library of Congress: Valentine's Day

Washington, DC - Saturday, February 8
Free
Make your own vintage, Victorian-style valentine cards and tokens inspired by Library of Congress collections. Meet staff experts from the Prints and Photographs Division and learn about their work at the Library. Activities will be held on the mezzanine level of the Jefferson Building. The event is free, but passes are required. Register for free tickets. READ MORE

Little Theatre of Alexandria: Roald Dahl's Matilda

Alexandria, VA - Thursdays - Sundays, February 8 - March 1
Matilda Wormwood is an exceptionally gifted child with an extraordinary love of books, an incredibly vivid imagination, and just plain rotten luck in the parental department. Along with her friends and her teacher, Miss Honey, Matilda stands up for justice against the headmistress (appropriately dubbed “The Trunchbull”) and other adults who “can’t be bothered with the affairs of “wretched, filthy children.” READ MORE

Black History Month Celebration at KID Museum

Bethesda, MD - Sunday, February 9
Celebrate Black cultures and contributions at KID Museum. Explore the fascinating heritage of Nigeria through traditional regalia, storytelling, and art-making activities fit for royalty; engage with talented STEM makers; and more. READ MORE

George Washington Birthday Parade (in Old Town Alexandria)

Alexandria, VA - Saturday, February 15
Free
The nation’s largest George Washington birthday parade marches a one-mile route through the streets of Old Town. The parade features drum corps, color guards, bands, local organizations, and of course General Washington and Martha Washington. READ MORE

George Washington's Birthday Party at Ferry Farm

Fredericksburg, VA - Monday, February 17
Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington, is hosting a 293rd birthday party for Washington. At educational stations throughout the property, visitors can learn about Ferry Farm, the Washington family, and the enslaved people who lived there from curators and archaeologists. Meet "George Washington" and enjoy cupcakes and a stone-throwing contest. READ MORE

Free Mount Vernon Admission for George Washington's Birthday

Mount Vernon, VA - Monday, February 17
Free
Celebrate the first president of the United States with free admission to Mount Vernon, his beloved home. Meet General Washington and hear 18th-century music during this annual celebration. Admission is free for Presidents Day and George Washington’s birthday.  READ MORE

George Washington National Birthday Celebration

Mount Vernon, VA - Saturday, February 22
Mount Vernon is hosting a birthday party to honor George Washington. The program includes hoecake demonstrations at Half Crown Bakehouse, a classical music concert, a fireworks show over the Potomac River, a children's storytime, a naturalization ceremony, and birthday cake. READ MORE

Black History Month Family Days (at Josiah Henson Museum and Park)

North Bethesda, MD - Saturday, February 22
Reverend Josiah Henson worked tirelessly throughout his life to advocate for freedom and education. Visitors are invited to participate in educational, hands-on activities that demonstrate what a child’s life was like in Dawn, the settlement he created after taking his family to Canada via the Underground Railroad. READ MORE

Omnium Circus Presents "I'mPossible"

Washington, DC - Saturday, February 22
Omnium Circus's "I'mPossible" features a diverse mosaic of brilliant performers including gravity-defying aerial acts, mind-blowing contortion, unbelievable acrobatics, hysterical comedy, dazzling dancers, and more. It’s a circus adventure where there are no limits, no boundaries, and no barriers. Omnium is the only circus in the world to be presented bilingually in English and American Sign Language.  READ MORE

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