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Ice skate at License to Chill at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands for winter fun. Photo courtesy of Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands
Ice skate at License to Chill at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands for winter fun. Photo courtesy of Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands
1/26/24 - By Melanie Preis

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 start happens on Presidents Day and runs through the week; these Atlanta school districts are out February 19-23, 2024. We've got great ideas to fill up your February winter break in Atlanta, including fairy houses and snow...sort of.

In addition to great 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 and Atlanta Winter Break and Spring Break Camps. 

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Explore the Enchanted Woodland Trail at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Photo courtesy of CNC
Explore the Enchanted Woodland Trail at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Photo courtesy of CNC

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 25, 2024
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

Ruth and the Green Book Puppet Show

Midtown - Last week!
Select days through February 25, 2024
Based on the book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, Ruth and the Green Book features eight-year-old Ruth and her family and their experience traveling from Chicago to Alabama in the 1950s during the Jim Crow South. The Big Green Book was an indispensable guide for Ruth’s family and many others to find a safe, welcoming route to travel through segregated America.  READ MORE

Enchanted Woodland Trail: Gnome Homes and Fairy Houses

Roswell - Last week!
Through February 29, 2024
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

Disney's The Little Mermaid x CAMP

Dunwoody
Select days through March 30, 2024
Families experience and immersive journey at CAMP with Disney's The Little Mermaid. Audiences climb, slide, sing, dance, and play during this show which includes live music, puppetry, and magic.  READ MORE

Black History Month at Children's Museum of Atlanta

Downtown
February 1-29, 2024
Kids learn about different prominent African American figures from history in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and art at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. Participate in interactive story times, hands-on activities, and experiments throughout the day. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain
February 10, 11, 17-19, 24, and 25, 2024
The largest Lunar New Year Spectacular in North America is back at Stone Mountain Park for the third 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

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Multiple Locations
Select days, February 13 - March 7, 2024
Enjoy 48 feature films, 15 shorts, representing countries all over the world, at the 2024 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF).   READ MORE

Orchid Daze at The Atlanta Botanical Garden

Midtown
February 14 - April 14, 2024
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

Great Backyard Bird Count

Virtual - FREE
February 16-19, 2024
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. READ MORE

Storytime at Little Shop of Stories

Decatur - FREE
February 20 & 22, 2024
Every Tuesday and Thursday Little Shop of Stories hosts storytime for about 30-40 minutes for little ones and their caregivers.  READ MORE

Lunch and Learn at Tellus Science Museum

Cartersville
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Guests learn about reptiles of Georgia with Master Herpetologist and Georgia Reptile Society Education Coordinator Josh Davis. Kids and parents learn about snakes, lizards, and turtles, and the conservation efforts trying to save some of our threatened species. Yes, there will be  live reptiles. READ MORE

Alpharetta Symphony Presents: Girls on Fire

Alpharetta
Friday, February 23, 2024
Music lovers enjoy the sounds of the Alpharetta Symphony as they celebrate women in music. Featured is the first symphony composed by an American woman, Amy Beach’s Gaelic Symphony and a work by a living composer who often writes for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, August Read Thomas.  READ MORE

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Georgia

Acworth
Saturday, February 24, 2024
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 $10.  READ MORE

Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon

Atlanta
Saturday, February 24, 2024
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

Adventure Playhouse at Dad's Garage

Old Fourth Ward
Saturday, February 24, 2024
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
Atlanta Kick offers holiday break camps for active kids! Photo by Melanie Preis
Atlanta Kick offers holiday break camps for active kids! Photo by Melanie Preis

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

Atlanta Kick

Buckhead
A provider of adult and kid karate classes for over 27 years, Atlanta Kick also has summer camps, school-break camps, and birthday parties.  READ MORE

Camp Kingfisher at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Roswell
Chattahoochee Nature Center offers Camp Kingfisher to kids, from preschoolers to teens. Hike, canoe, kayak, swim, and enjoy nature surrounding the Chattahoochee River. Summer camp, as well as winter break camp and holiday break, spots fill up quickly. READ MORE

Circus Camp

Decatur
Circus Camp allows a unique experience for kids during summer and school breaks! Kids learn circus skills at these awesome camps, as well as at birthday parties, aerial classes, and performing troupe. READ MORE

Community Music Centers of Atlanta

Little Five Points
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
Flour Power in Alpharetta (and soon to be in Marietta) offers cooking classes, camps, and parties for everyone from preschool through high school.  READ MORE

Hi-Five Sports Zone - Alpharetta

Alpharetta
Hi-Five Sports Zone offers a 7,400-square-foot facility with a basketball court and turf fields for classes, leagues, camps, parties, and other activities.  READ MORE

Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA)

Dunwoody
The Marcus JCC of Atlanta (MJCCA) has 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

Sweet and Sassy Salon

Alpharetta
Offering salon and spa services to kids such as haircuts, hairstyles, pedicures and facials. Sweet and Sassy also provides a space for birthday parties and school break camps.  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

Multiple Locations
Kids ages 4-17 take cooking classes, enjoy birthday parties, and attend camp at any of Young Chefs' three Atlanta locations. 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
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
The Home Depot Backyard
Community Music Center Decatur
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios - Alpharetta
Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA