Things to do in February in Atlanta
Welcome to February! The days are getting longer, there are a few spring flowers emerging, and 2026 is well underway.
Below, you’ll find an overview of February events, plus activities that are free, cheap, or discounted. Sometimes we throw in a splurge alert item that we think is especially notable.
REMINDER:
Before making plans for a restaurant, special exhibit, concert, trampoline, or spa treatment, make sure to check Groupon for a deal! You can often save 50% or more.
You may also be interested in our weekly list of Free & Cheap Things To Do
February in Atlanta: top things to do this month
Below the spotlighted events, you’ll find a day-by-day listing of upcoming February events.
♦ Super Museum Sunday
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Georgia History Festival is sponsoring Super Museum Sunday. It’s a day of FREE admission at participating museums plus all the state historic sites across Georgia.
There are over 100 participating museums and historic sites in Georgia — including many within an easy drive of metro Atlanta.
Get info here on participating museums and how to get tickets
More FREE museum days in February
• The Carlos Museum hosts its Sunday FUNday event on February 1, 2026. This is a is a FREE drop-in program for all families and includes admission to the galleries. First come, first served, while supplies last. No registration is required.
• The Georgia Aquarium offers you FREE admission on your birthday — so all of you February babies are in luck!
Details on the Aquarium offer
Can’t go for free on your b-day? Check out this Groupon deal!
• The High Museum of Art hosts its Second Sundays FREE day on February 8, 2026.
Details on Second Sundays at the High
• The High Museum also hosts its FREE Access For All program on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 — you need to register in advance for this one.
• The Museums On Us program offers FREE admission to Bank of America cardholders at seven metro-area museums on February 7th and 8th. This includes the High Museum, Atlanta History Center, Tellus Science Museum, Booth Western Art Museum, and more.
Details on Museums On Us
• The Marietta History Center hosts its FREE monthly Family Fun Day on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
♦ Free craft and DIY workshops
Take advantage of one of these FREE crafting events — just click through for details. In most cases, supplies are provided.
• Home Depot Kids Workshop — make a Penguin Mailbox on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.
• Lowe’s Kid Workshop — make a Bird House on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
♦ National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Saturday, February 7, 2026, is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.
Each year, a few of our local ice-cream shops open early, offer free coffee, and roll out breakfast-inspired ice-cream flavors. We’ve got all the details, plus some suggestions for how to celebrate this fun food holiday at home.
Get the scoop on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
♦ Black History Month
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout the metro Atlanta area with festivals, storytelling, performances, parades, cultural events, pop-up markets and much more.
In 2026, there are so many FREE events and activities to take advantage of! In particular, there are quite a few free movie screenings, including Black Panther, Hidden Figures, and more titles that tell African American stories. The libraries are offering kids crafts and story hours.
Find something to do for Black History Month in Atlanta
♦ Lunar New Year celebrations
The Chinese Lunar New Year is being celebrated between February 14th and March 1st in 2026 and it’s the Year of the Horse!
There are many activities and local festivals to enjoy for free.
Explore our complete list of Lunar New Year festivities
♦ Lunar New Year festival + light show at Stone Mountain
February 14 and 15, 2026
February 21 and 22, 2026
February 28 and March 1, 2026
Stone Mountain Park
This Asian-inspired festival features a special Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show, a lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live entertainment, and other cultural elements. Each evening, the festival concludes with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Best of all, you can get tickets for just $19.99 thanks to a Groupon deal.
♦ National Frozen Yogurt Day
Celebrate International Frozen Yogurt Day in Atlanta! The date is Friday, February 6, 2026. And it’s a luscious reminder to get out and explore your city by trying a new yogurt shop, a new flavor, or new toppings.
Each year, frozen yogurt shops mark the day with deals, discounts, and (sometimes) freebies. Most commonly, we see BOGO offers so you can eat froyo with a friend and split the cost.
Find a National Frozen Yogurt Day deal
♦ Emory’s Annual Bach Bowl concert
Emory’s annual Bach Bowl concert returns in 2026 on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th. As always, the concert starts at 4 p.m. and lasts about an hour. The concert and game are planned NOT to overlap, so come out on Super Bowl Sunday for the Bach Bowl — a FREE chamber music concert before the big game!
More info on the Bach Bowl Concert
♦ Super Bowl Sunday
Touchdown! Super Bowl Sunday is a day for fun and festivities for football fans.
We’ve compiled a list of watch parties that are free or cheap to attend, plus a long list of game-day food deals for take-out or delivery.
Find your Super Bowl Sunday fun
♦ Valentine’s Day & Galentine’s Day
Celebrate the season of love around Atlanta!
Reserve now for the ultimate cheap date: a romantic Valentine dinner at Waffle House, complete with tablecloths and candles.
Or, take advantage of a FREE marriage ceremony, courtesy of Dekalb County judges.
But there are plenty of other things to do, too.
Browse our list of Valentine’s Day suggestions
♦ National Margarita Day
Sunday, February 22, 2026 is National Margarita Day!
This is the best day of the year for TEQUILA deals — and we have the scoop on where you can get a $2.22 house margarita, or a top-shelf margarita for just $5.
Find a National Margarita Day deal
♦ Emory’s Annual Pajama Concert
On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Carlos Museum will host an evening of musical bedtime stories in a family-friendly concert. The Pajama Concert for Families is an annual event. It’s designed for young audiences, but is perfect for music lovers of any age. Admission is FREE.
More info on the Pajama Concert
♦ Spring Consignment Sales
The earliest of the spring consignment sales in Atlanta start in February, then continue thru March. At these sales, you can save tons of money on gently worn clothing for kids, and even for yourself.
The spring consignment sales include not just clothes, but also toys and accessories (like shoes, bookbags, bedding, room decor, etc.) You may just be interested in shopping, or you may have clothing and other items you’d like to sell on consignment.
Browse our big list of spring consignment sales in Atlanta
♦ Best Picture film festivals & showcases
The Academy Awards ceremony will be broadcast on March 15, 2026 — that means you can spend some time in February catching up on the Best Picture nominees and viewing the ones you haven’t seen yet.
This year, three different cinema chains are showcasing the nominated films on the big screen. Some are offering a real deal on tickets — as low as $5 per film.
The metro Atlanta theater chains screening the Best Picture nominees include:
• AMC Theatres
• Regal Cinemas
• Marcus Theatres
We also have details on how to stream the nominees at home, if that’s your preference.
Find a Best Picture screening event
♦ Girl Scout Cookie season
When do Girl Scout Cookies go on sale?
Right about now!
You’ll be able to find Scouts selling cookies at pop-up sales or order online.
We have all the details on which cookies are offered in 2026, and which will be retired after this season ends.
Get all the details on Cookie season
♦ Winter walks and easy hikes
The February weather is fickle in Atlanta, but there are usually plenty of days suitable for walking or hiking — just dress appropriately.
• Cobb County Trail of the Month program will meet as usual. Register in advance.
• Wednesday morning group walks at Mason Mill Park are lead by a guide. FREE and no reservation needed!
• Wild Walks take place in Tucker parks on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, rotating between locations and time slots (evening or morning). FREE and no reservation needed.
• Walk & Talk is a monthly event at Woodlands Garden in Decatur, on third Wednesdays — which is February 18, 2026. Stroll thru the gardens and learn something new.
• The Enchanted Woodland Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center is open all month long! Free with the price of admission.
• Here’s a short list of some of our favorite winter walks to do on your own:
♦ Play in the snow
The Snow Island winter fun park is open at Lanier Islands on weekends through February 22, 2026. You can play in the snow, tube down a huge snow hill, ice skate, and more.
♦ Experience the magic of a Candlelight Concert
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations around metro Atlanta.
These are live performances in intimate venues, lit by flickering candles. The concerts range from iconic classical music to tributes to pop artists like Adele and Queen.
More info and tickets
♦ Take a scenic drive
Get away from the bustle of the city without going far from home. The South Fulton Scenic Byway has been called the loneliest road in metro Atlanta — and it is so gorgeous, you won’t believe you’re still in Fulton County. Enjoy the winter landscape from the comfort of your car.
Get the route details
♦ Buy local at winter farmers markets
There is a farmers market happening somewhere on nearly every day of the week. Check out our full schedule of markets, organized by day of the week and location. We also let you know which markets double EBT dollars.
Find a farmers market near you
February Fun: a few upcoming events
This is a rolling list of events happening within the next two weeks.
