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2021 Guide to Easter Egg Hunts Around Atlanta

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Here comes Peter Cottontail…and that means Easter egg hunts around Atlanta! Bring your basket and participate in one of the many Easter egg hunts and eggs-travaganzas this spring. Here are some ideas for Easter games and ways to fill an Easter basket.

If we missed your Easter egg hunt, please email calendar@atlantaparent.com.

Due to cancellations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, please verify all events before you go.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at East Roswell Park

Hunt for treasures with flashlights, and take photos with the Easter Bunny. March 13.

Easter Bunny at Town Center at Cobb

Take professional photos with the Easter Bunny. March 17-April 3.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Cherokee Veterans Park

Meet the Easter Bunny, explore the kid’s zone, make and take crafts and more before going on an egg hunt using a flashlight. March 20.

Easter Bunny Hunt in Johns Creek

Collect all the clues to find the Easter Bunny and his secret stash of eggs. March 20 and 27.

Easter Bunny at Avalon

Take photos and visit with the Easter Bunny. March 25-28 and April 1-3.

Easter Egg Hunt at Acworth Sports Complex

Participate in this community egg hunt with separate times for specific age groups. March 26.

Natural Egg Dyeing at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Learn more about plants that can create powerful dyes and decorate eggs. March 26 and April 2.

Drive-Thru Bunny Breakfast at Ben Robertson Community Center

Take photos with the Easter Bunny, grab a to-go breakfast, and take home an Egg Hunt Home Kit. March 27.

Family Easter Activities at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

Drive-thru Easter activities for kids. March 27.

A Colorful Eggs-perience at Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center

Experiment with dyeing eggs with glitter, tie-dye and more, along with snacks and a storytime. March 27.

Lekotek of Georgia’s Easter Egg Hunts

Enter a one-way egg hunt course to find eggs and participate in fun activities. March 27.

Illuminated Easter Egg Relay at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center

Participate in games and relays, enjoy refreshments, make crafts and more. March 27.

Eggs-traordinary Extravaganza at Cherokee County Aquatic Center

Participate in egg hunts for ages 3 and younger, while children ages 4-12 take part in the underwater egg hunts, and take photos with the Easter Bunny. March 27.

Decatur’s Easter Bunny Tour

Watch the Easter Bunny arrive in a parade. March 27.

Cobb Parks and Recreation’s Bunny Egg-Venture Drive Thru

See the Easter Bunny and get goodie bags at this drive thru event with four different locations. March 27.

Hoppin’ into Halcyon at Halcyon

Bring a basket to collect treat-filled eggs and surprises, see a miniature horse, meet the Easter Bunny, play games, dance to music and more. March 27.

Hop-A-Long Scavenger Hunt in Avalon

Meet storybook character scavenger hunt leaders before collecting Easter egg clues to find the Easter Bunny. March 27 and April 3.

Easter Egg Hunt at Tolleson Park

Four Easter egg hunts for different age groups. March 28.

A Sense of Adventure: Egg Hunt at Adams Park

Go on the hunt for treat eggs. March 30.

Spring Festival at Avenue East Cobb

Go on a scavenger hunt to search for colorful eggs, play with balloons, shop the mini Farmers Market, take photos with the Easter Bunny and more. March 31.

Easter Egg Hunt at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Take photos with the Easter Bunny, spend time exploring the gardens, play games, make crafts and more. April 3.

Dino Egg Hunt at Morgan Falls Overlook Park

This special dino-inspired egg hunt is designed for children with physical and developmental disabilities. April 3.

Egg-citing Hike Hunt at Panola Mountain State Park

Find the hidden eggs along the nature trails. April 3.

The Taste at Cumming Fairgrounds

Three different egg hunts separated by age groups. Play in the kid’s zone, and sample food from more than 25 restaurants. April 3.

Easter Eggstravaganza at SkyView Atlanta

SkyView Atlanta guests will meet the Easter Bunny, receive giveaway prizes and more. April 3-4.

Easter Sunday Programming at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Go on a colorful egg scavenger hunt, learn the Bunny Hop, explore jelly bean science and paint your own Easter chicks. April 4.

Beyond Atlanta

Bunny Hopper Express at Great Smoky Mountain Railroad

This special round-trip train ride travels along the Nantahala Gorge River and ends with Easter-themed activities and an egg hunt. April 2-3.

Check back soon for 2021 updates for these events:

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Fowler Park Recreation Center in Cumming

Duluth Easter Egg Hunt at Bunten Road Park

Dunwoody Christian School Easter Egg Hunt

InCREEDible Egg Drop at Greenfield Farm

Mount Pisgah Community Easter Egg Hunt at Patriot Athletic Complex in Johns Creek

Special Needs Easter Egg Dash at Park Place in Johns Creek

Night Eggstravaganza at F.D. Roosevelt State Park

Cobb County Egg Hunt at Al Bishop Softball Complex

Eggstravaganza Spring Festival at Rum Creek Park

Eggstra-ordinary Easter Egg Hunt at Lynwood Park

Egg Drop at Stockbridge First United Methodist Church

Easter Egg Hunt at the Governor’s Mansion

Egg-Citing Easter at OneStop Centerville

Marietta Egg Hunt at Marietta High School

Easter Egg Scramble at Blackburn Park

Easter Egg Hunt at Lawrenceville Lawn

Easter Egg Hunt at Roswell United Methodist Church

Easter Egg Hunt at Sardis United Methodist Church

Easter Eggstravaganza at Etowah River Park

Egg-Streme Easter at McDaniel Farm Park

North East Cobb Community Egg Drop at Sprayberry High School

Peachtree City Optimist Club and Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt at Shakerag Knoll Park

Sensory Underwater Egg Hunt at Bethesda Park Aquatic Center

Underwater Egg Hunt at Bethesda Park Aquatic Center

Easter Egg Hunt at Wieuca Road Baptist Church

Easter Egg Hunt at Hard Labor Creek State Park

Easter Eggstravaganza at The Rock Ranch

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Kid-Friendly Crafts and Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

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Get the kids excited about St. Patrick’s Day with these quick and easy craft and recipe ideas.

Bright Green Smoothie

Naturally sweet, nutritious, and green! In a blender, combine 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, 1/4 cup frozen pineapple, 1/2 cup frozen mango, one large banana, and one cup of orange juice. Blend until smooth. Source: weelicious.com

Leprechaun-Spotting Binoculars

Spotting leprechauns is a demanding job! You’ll need: empty cardboard tubes or juice boxes, green paper, pipe cleaners, string, tape and glitter glue. If using juice boxes, open the ends and shape them into a cylinder. Cover each tube with construction paper. Cut pipe cleaners to fit around each opening and glue them in place. Decorate the outside of the binoculars with more glitter glue. Tape the tubes together, and attach the string. Source: juicyjuice.com

Green Mac & Cheese

What kid doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Adding fresh spinach, broccoli and peas takes it up a notch – perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. Developed by cookbook author Catherine McCord, you can find full instructions for this cheesy treat at weelicious.com.

Felt Shamrock Puppets

Create these cute puppets using supplies you probably have in your crafting stash: felt, craft sticks, and assorted decorations. Cut shamrock shapes from green felt and add eyes, nose, and a smile. Glue the shapes to craft sticks and let them dry, then tie a ribbon around the shamrock “stem.” Source: typicallysimple.com

St. Paddy’s Juicy Boxes

These fun juice boxes will be a hit with kids! You’ll need construction paper in black, green and yellow, juice boxes and tape. Cut green construction paper to fit around each juice box and tape in place. Cut a black belt shape to fit around the box and tape in place. Cut a buckle from yellow paper and tape to the front of the box. Source: juicyjuice.com

Lucky Leprechaun Photo Props

Get ready for a photoshoot with this interactive craft. You’ll need construction paper in a variety of colors, glue or tape and wooden craft sticks or popsicle sticks. Sketch the shapes of your choice and cut them out. Glue or tape the pieces together and attach the cutouts securely to the sticks. Let the Leprechaun fun begin! Source: juicyjuice.com

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25+ Not-to-Miss March Events

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We have you covered with the best family-friendly shows, exhibits and special events this month. Also, don’t miss our guide to St. Patrick’s Day Events.

Due to cancellations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, please verify all events before you go.

Virtual: Hunger Walk/Run

Run or walk to raise awareness and funds for food insecurity to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. March 7.

They Weren’t All Rosies: Local Women’s Roles During World War II at Tim D. Lee Senior Center

Learn more about the brave women who helped the World War II efforts with the Marietta Museum of History. March 8.

Freaky Friday at Elm Street Cultural Arts

An uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, and they only have one day to figure out how to switch back. March 11-14.

Swan Lake at Infinite Energy Center

In this magical performance from the Northeast Atlanta Ballet, see a fairytale princess and her handsome prince take on a nasty sorcerer. March 12-14.

Mirandy and Brother Wind at Synchronicity Theatre

Mirandy is determined to win first place in the cakewalk, so she decides to capture the spirit of Brother Wind to serve as her dancing partner. March 12-April 4.

Women’s History Month Celebration at The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Commemorate Women’s History Month by exploring the role women played in the Civil War and locomotive history with educational presentations and activities. March 13.

Family Art Escapes at High Museum of Art

Play and experiment with creative materials by exploring “Paper Mosaics,” and participate in a scavenger hunt. March 13.

Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta

Learn about native Georgia animals and environments, along with ways to protect local wildlife. March 13 and 26.

Atlanta Science Festival

Celebrate all things science with this hybrid festival. March 13-27.

Flying into the Future at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Participate in STEM-focused activities, learn more about animals, take home crafts and more. March 14.

Second Sunday at High Museum of Art

Enjoy free admission to see the art in permanent and special exhibitions. March 14.

Dawoud Bey: An American Project at High Museum of Art

This photography collection explores African American subjects and history. Through March 14.

Ecotinker Interactive Exhibit at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Examine the connection between STEM and nature with tech and tinker stations, learn about recycling, consumer science, and more. March 15-May 31.

Virtual: Sounds of the West End

From the Alliance Theatre, take a trip to Atlanta’s historic West End with this performance based on “In the West End” by Will Power and R. Gregory Christie. March 16-April 30.

Virtual: Silver Linings

Atlanta Ballet’s new choreographic initiative features a variety of original pieces. March 19.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Douglassville Cultural Arts Center

Families can play flamingo croquet, join in a sing-a-long, pin a grin on the Cheshire Cat, decorate a cookie at the tea party and more. March 20.

Lore at Roswell Cultural Arts Center

The Roswell Dance Starz explore Greek mythology, Robin Hood’s story and legends about King Arthur in this performance. March 20.

Latin Nights at Infinite Energy Center

Presented by North Atlanta Dance Theatre, this ballet features the Don Quixote Suite, beautiful costumes and passionate music. March 20.

Broadway on the Lawn at Lawrenceville Lawn

Enjoy an exciting performance of Disney’s “Newsies” on the lawn from Aurora Theatre. March 20.

Little Critters at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Ring in spring with baby animals, spring-themed crafts, games and activities. March 20.

Alice in Wonderland at Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance

Join Alice as she is transported to the whimsical world of Wonderland. March 20-21, 27-28.

Luminous at Larry Bell Park Field

This musical cabaret includes dance numbers, costumes and more with delightful musical theatre songs. March 25-28.

Kori Bustard Day at Zoo Atlanta

Meet Tuza and Zola, the kori bustards at Zoo Atlanta, play games showcasing Earth’s heaviest flighted bird and more. March 27.

Aladdin and His Magical Lamp at Infinite Energy Center 

Presented by Southern Ballet Theatre, this magical tale follows the story of a street rat who uses a genie to grant his fantastical wishes. March 27-28.

Orchid Daze at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy thousands of beautiful orchids at this annual exhibit. Through April 11.

Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands at High Museum of Art

Celebrate the artistic traditions of Persian civilization with carpets, textiles, manuscripts, paintings, ceramics, jeweled objects and more. Through April 18.

Microsculpture at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

The tiny world of insects is magnified with portraits in this outdoor exhibit. Through May 2.

The Pigeon Comes to Atlanta! A Mo Willems Exhibit at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Celebrate your favorite stories by having conversations as Elephant Gerald and Piggie, dressing up Naked Mole Rat, uncovering Knuffle Bunny, launching foam hot dogs at The Pigeon and more. Through May 9.

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Find out what archaeologists have discovered about the ancient Maya civilization that flourished in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. Through May 9.

Zoo in You at Tellus Science Museum

View the world of inner microorganisms and the microbiome to learn more about personal health with engaging, interactive and bilingual exhibits. Through Sept. 6.

Out Of This World! Jewelry In The Space Age at Tellus Science Museum

Explore more than 200 pieces of vintage and contemporary jewelry with celestial and Space Age designs. Through Oct. 24.

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Atlanta

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Luck of the Square at Colony Square

Whether or not you’re Irish, don’t miss celebrating with a parade or festival in your area.

Due to cancellations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, please verify all events before you go.

Luck of Avalon

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music, dancing and Irish-themed activities. March 12.

Luck of the Square at Colony Square 

Celebrate with live music, Irish food and beverages, dancing and more. March 13.

St. Paddy’s on Perry in Downtown Lawrenceville

Enjoy Irish foods, brews, live entertainment and more. March 13.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Drive-Through at Tim D. Lee Senior Center

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying a parade of decorated cars and small presents. March 17.

Also check with your local library for storytelling and special St. Patrick’s Day events.

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year

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The year of the ox begins February 12. In Chinese culture, oxen are honest and earnest. Celebrate this holiday by enjoying cuisine, participating in events and learning more about Chinese culture and traditions.

There are twelve zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig, and each animal has unique characteristics. Legend says the Jade Emperor summoned all the animals to his palace, and the order in which they arrived determined the animal’s zodiac order. Have your kids research the Chinese New Year in accordance with their birthday to learn which animal they are. Find out more at chinesenewyear.net and chinahighlights.com.

Celebrate in Atlanta

Lunar New Year at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Hear a Lunar New Year storytime, celebrate with bubble wrap fireworks and make paper lanterns. Feb. 13.

Chinese New Year at Atlantic Station

See Lunar New Year-themed décor and traditions, including a 90-foot red dragon with more than 25,000 lights and lantern shows. Through Feb. 28.

Celebrate Virtually

Lunar New Year Celebration

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Chinese Cultural Institute and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States of America with video performances, demonstrations, crafts, coloring pages and more. Feb. 13.

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Make a Good Luck Character Banner

Decorate for the Chinese New Year and introduce your kids to Chinese calligraphy with this craft. The fu character means “good luck” or “blessings.”

Start with a red sheet of construction paper in the shape of a diamond. Draw a light pencil line down the center of your paper to keep your characters properly spaced. Using a paintbrush and black paint, start the first character with a short downward stroke in the shape of a comma. The second stroke looks like a number 7. Draw a vertical line underneath the second stroke and in line with the first character. The final stroke is another comma shape starting from the juncture at the center of the character. Start the second character with a short horizontal stroke. Draw a rectangular box underneath. Draw a larger rectangle with only left, top and right sides. Put a horizontal bar in the middle of the larger rectangle. Draw a downward stroke through the middle, pulling the brush to the left and back to the right to create the bottom of the rectangle. Source: Wes Radez/chineseamericanfamily.com

Give Dim Sum a Try

Dim sum means “touch the heart” and is a Chinese meal of small plates including steamed and fried buns, dumplings, rolls and more served with tea and enjoyed with family and friends.

Takeout

Enjoy Chinese culture by getting delicious food you can taste at home. Call or check websites for delivery or takeout options.

Practice Origami

In the past, paperfolding traditions arose in Europe, China and Japan separately. Origami is the art of paper folding, and although it’s often associated with Japanese culture, the term has become inclusive for all paper folding practices. To celebrate the New Year and the year of the ox, fold paper lanterns, bull figurines, red envelopes, gift boxes and more. Find step-by-step instructions and projects at origami.guide, origami-resource-center.com, origamitree.com and paperkawaii.com.

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Celebrate African American History in Atlanta

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There are so many ways to learn about the heritage and contributions of African Americans in Atlanta. Make sure to also check out places to road trip to learn about black history.

Call or check websites before visiting for COVID-19 safety precautions.

Events:

Virtual: Center for Puppetry Arts

Explore the African diaspora using music, song and movement with this retelling of two folktales: The First Music and Abiyoyo with “Stories of Color” for ages 6-12. Ages 4-8 will enjoy learning about trickster tales with “Anansi the Spider: A West African Folktale.” Feb. 10, 12, 24 and 26.

Black History Festival at Shorty Howell Park

Celebrate with cultural education and exposure, vendor booths, music and food. Feb. 12.

African American Burial Grounds Tour at Oakland Cemetery

These walking tours include the final resting places of a few Atlanta pioneers, including Carrie Steele Logan, William Finch Maynard Jackson and more. Feb. 20 and 21.

Virtual: Sit-In

This animated short from the Alliance Theatre celebrates the power of youth to change history. Through Feb. 28.

Black History Month at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Learn about Black history with important figures, hands-on science activities, art and real-life stories. Through Feb. 28.

High Museum of Art

See Driskell’s works featuring the American landscape and the African diaspora in “David Driskell: Icons of Nature and History.” Through March 14, view the photography collection exploring underrepresented communities and stories in African American culture with “Dawoud Bey: An American Project.”

Sites:

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park

This National Park Service site includes Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth home, church and tomb, with opportunities to learn more about his life and legacy with a self-guided tour. Visit the site’s first outdoor exhibition “Celebrating 40 Years.” All buildings are temporarily closed due to COVID-19 safety precautions.

APEX Museum

This museum’s mission is to interpret and present history from an African American perspective with “Women in STEM,” “Africa the Untold Story,” “The MAAFA” and more. They are currently open on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with timed ticket admission.

Center for Civil and Human Rights

Learn about the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S., as well as current human rights challenges today with informational exhibits. See the digital exhibition “We Share the Dream: King’s Beloved Community” to explore Dr. King’s campaigns to unite humankind or take an interactive virtual tour.

Atlanta History Center

With “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow,” view art, historical artifacts, photographs and more that illustrate the African American struggle for full citizenship and racial equality that unfolded in the 50 years after the Civil War. They also offer online exhibitions.

The King Center

Established by Coretta Scott King in 1968, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change preserves Dr. King’s legacy. View the crypt of Dr. and Mrs. King’s, constructed from Georgia marble, and see the Eternal Flame symbolizing the continued effort to realize Dr. King’s dream.

Atlanta University Center Historic District

Go on a self-guided tour of this National Historic Landmark, which includes some of the country’s major higher education institutions for African Americans, such as Atlanta University, Clark and Morehouse.

Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center

Built in 1923, this was the first school in northwest Georgia constructed with Rosenwald funds for the education of Black children. The site is now a Black history museum and cultural center.

George Washington Carver State Park

In 1950, when the Allatoona Dam was completed in Cartersville, Governor Talmadge established the nearby 345-acre George Washington Carver Park, the first “Georgia State Park for Negroes.” Well-known entertainers, including Ray Charles and Little Richard, performed at the park.

The Herndon Home Museum

This museum was the residence of Alonzo Herndon, a former slave owner who founded what would become the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, and his legacy changed the black middle class in America. Temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries

The school began gathering art pieces in 1942, when exhibition opportunities for African American artists were limited due to segregation. Juried exhibitions have presented more than 900 artists from across the country, and related programs teach and stimulate interest in African American art. Temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dorchester Academy

Beyond Atlanta

Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery

Explore this site where many of Athens’ prominent African Americans were laid to rest, starting in 1882.

Paine College Historic District

Founded in 1882 by trustees from the Methodist Episcopal Church South and the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in America, this institution was coeducational from the beginning with its goal of educating African American youth.

Dorchester Academy

This school was founded in 1871 as a school for freed slaves and now serves as an African American history museum and community center.

Go on a Road Trip

If you’re interested in traveling and spending more time learning about Black history and the Civil Rights Movement, go on a road trip around Georgia to see significant spots. The National Park Service created a national We Shall Overcome travel itinerary with churches, private residences and public sites of protest that spoke to the history. Check out Georgia’s three spots and learn more at nps.gov/subjects/travelweshallovercome/we-shall-overcome.htm. Explore important destinations and sites in Georgia, along with the history and stories, at civilrightstrail.com/state/georgia.

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2021 Best Valentine’s Day Events in Atlanta

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Valentines Day Events Atlanta

Celebrate Valentines Day with these events, dances, and more near Atlanta.

Valentine’s Day Picnic at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center

Visit George Pierce Park to enjoy a picnic in nature and individually wrapped snacks and refreshments. Feb. 4. Registration closed.

Mad About You at Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center

Enjoy an Alice in Wonderland themed dance for mothers and sons. Feb. 5.

Searching for Love: A Scavenger Hunt at Oakland Cemetery

Celebrate love and test your sleuthing skills and solve riddles on this scavenger hunt. Feb. 5-15.

Little Cupid Event at The Melting Pot

Enjoy a three-course fondue meal to celebrate the Valentine’s holiday with your kids. Feb. 6-7.

Valentine’s Dance at Ben Robertson Community Center

Dance the night away at home with this box containing crafts, Valentine’s cards, desserts, a playlist and more. Feb. 11 pick up.

Daddy Daughter Dance at George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center

Valentine dance with light refreshments. Feb. 12.

Family Valentine’s Party at Halcyon

Enjoy crafts, music, a Furkids puppy kissing booth, face painting and more. Feb. 14.

Valentine’s Day Programs at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Listen to “Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool” by James Dean, craft cards for loved ones and more for the holiday. Feb. 14.

Check with your local library for storytelling and special Valentine’s Day events.

Check out our ideas for a Valentine’s Day date night with your significant other.

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20+ Not-to-Miss February Events

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We have you covered with the best family-friendly shows, exhibits and events this month. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other or with your kids with our top picks. Check out our ideas for honoring Black History Month and for celebrating the Chinese New Year.

Groundhog Day at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Enjoy a reading of “Mr. Groundhog Wants the Day Off,” a scavenger hunt, shadow science and a pop-up craft. Feb. 2.

Virtual: Fairytale Ball

Enjoy creative activities and meet your favorite princesses. Feb. 6 and 27.

Kids Night Out at OneStop Norcross

Have an evening out while your kids make friends, play games, create crafts and more. Feb. 12.

Motown Love at Legacy Theatre

CJ Williams performs an evening of Motown classics. Feb. 12-21.

Virtual: Silver Linings

Atlanta Ballet’s new choreographic initiative features a variety of original pieces. Feb. 12 and March 19.

Family Night Hike and Campfire at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Explore the winter world at night, and roast marshmallows at the campfire. Feb. 13.

Elachee Birding Hike: Great Backyard Bird Count at Elachee Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake

Help collect data on local wild birds and see a wide variety of resident birds and winter migrants. Feb. 13.

Great Backyard Bird Count at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Participate in the bird, and enjoy small bird walks and a project kit. Feb. 13.

Archaeology Day at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Embark on an expedition into past civilizations with real-life artifacts and conversations with local archaeologists. Feb. 13.

Orchid Daze at Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy thousands of beautiful orchids at this annual exhibit. Feb. 13-April 11.

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Find out what archaeologists have discovered about the ancient Maya civilization that flourished in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. Feb. 13-May 9.

Second Sunday at High Museum of Art

Enjoy free admission to view permanent and special exhibitions. Feb. 14.

Machines in Motion at Tellus Science Museum

Experience the genius of Leonardo da Vinci with machines based on his designs, as separated by the four elements: air, water, land and fire. Through Feb. 14.

Murmuration at Sifly Piazza

This outdoor exhibition reflects Atlanta’s skyline and greenspaces inspired to help the viewer connect with nature. Through Feb. 14.

Daffodil Days at Oakland Cemetery

Enjoy the blooms of thousands of daffodils in a self-guided tour. Feb. 20-March 13.

License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville Lanier Islands

Be transported to a wintry vacation state with snow tubing, snow slides, ice skating, play areas and more. Through Feb. 21.

Twilight Trek at Zoo Atlanta

Spend the evening learning about animals in your own backyard while also roaming the Zoo to explore and observe animals from around the world. Feb. 26.

Museum Chills & Science Thrills: Freeze at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Enjoy after-hours access to indoor exhibits and WildWoods, themed science activities and demonstrations and more. Feb. 27.

Tell a Fairy Tale Day at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Marvel at the stories of fantasy and lore with activities, storytimes and crafts that encourage reading, writing and literary creativity. Feb. 27.

Enchanted Woodland Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center

View more than 30 miniature homes built by fairies and gnomes. Through Feb. 28.

Sit-In from Alliance Theatre

This original animated short celebrates the power of youth to change history as three friends learn about the sit-ins of the Civil Rights era. Through Feb. 28.

Lunar New Year at Atlantic Station

Celebrate the Year of the Ox with a 90-foot red dragon, more than 25,000 lights and lantern shows every hour from 6-10 p.m. Through Feb. 28.

Dawoud Bey: An American Project at High Museum of Art

This photography collection explores African American subjects and history. Through March 14.

Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands at High Museum of Art

Celebrate the artistic traditions of Persian civilization with carpets, textiles, manuscripts, paintings, ceramics, jeweled objects and more. Through April 18.

Microsculpture at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

The tiny world of insects is magnified with portraits in this outdoor exhibit. Through May 2.

The Pigeon Comes to Atlanta! A Mo Willems Exhibit at Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Celebrate your favorite stories by having conversations as Elephant Gerald and Piggie, dressing up Naked Mole Rat, uncovering Knuffle Bunny, launching foam hot dogs at The Pigeon and more. Through May 9.

Zoo in You at Tellus Science Museum

View the world of inner microorganisms and the microbiome to learn more about personal health with engaging, interactive and bilingual exhibits. Through Sept. 6.

Out Of This World! Jewelry In The Space Age at Tellus Science Museum

Explore more than 200 pieces of vintage and contemporary jewelry with celestial and Space Age designs. Through Oct. 24.

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2021 MLK Day Events in Atlanta

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MLK Jr. Day Events in Atlanta

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these activities, events, and service projects planned throughout Atlanta.

The King Center’s King Holiday Observance Week

This week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy includes a virtual book reading and puppet show, a commemorative service, nonviolence training and more. Jan. 12-18.

NAACP’s MLK Celebration in McDonough

Honor MLK with a virtual prayer experience and a parade. Jan. 16-18.

MLK Day of Service

Honor Dr. King’s legacy through service initiatives around Atlanta and nationwide. Jan. 18.

MLK Park Day

Enjoy free entrance day at National Parks in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Some local sites include Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Jan 18.

MLK Day 5K at Stone Mountain Park

Walkers and runners join together for a race with an accompanying drumline. Jan. 18.

Acworth’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Celebration

Take a unity walk, listen to a celebration program, and volunteer your time or resources in honor of MLK. Jan. 18.

MLK Museum Day at Atlanta History Center

Special virtual programs to honor MLK. Jan. 18.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at The Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Explore the life and legacy of MLK with themed activities. Jan. 18.

MLK Day Performance & Talk Back from Woodruff Arts Center

Presented by the Palefsky Collision Project, this staged reading honors Martin Luther King Jr. and all civil rights activists. Jan. 18.

MLK Day Dinner & Celebration at Lynwood Park Community Center

Brookhaven’s annual MLK Day event and dinner honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 18.

Check with your local library for storytelling and special events to honor MLK.

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Best Ice Skating Rinks Around Atlanta

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Practice your twists and twirls or improve on last year’s moves at these outdoor ice skating rinks around Atlanta. Call or check websites before visiting to check for hours, weather changes and COVID-19 safety precautions.

Outdoor Seasonal Rinks:

Skate the Sky at The Roof on Ponce City Market. Twirl across this ice skating rink, and on weekends, sing with The Roof’s Ice Queen and rent a family-friendly igloo. Through Jan. 9.

Ice Skating at Stone Mountain Mall. Enjoy gliding across the ice at this indoor rink. Through Jan. 13.

Skate the Station at Atlantic Station. A large, open-air ice skating rink. Through Jan. 18.

Avalon On Ice. Lace up your skates and glide on the ice. Through Jan. 18.

Ice Days Ice Skating Rink at Olde Town Conyers Pavilion. Indoor/outdoor rink in a botanical setting with real ice. Through Feb. 15.

Ice Days Ice Skating Rink at Legion Field Fair Grounds. Covered ice skating rink with real ice. Through Feb. 15.

The Rink at Park Tavern. Heated tent, state-of-the-art sound system and rink-side dining. Through Feb. 15.

License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville. Go snow tubing, practice figure eights on the ice rink and more. Through Feb. 21.

The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill. Practice your moves on this real outdoor rink. Through Feb. 21.

Year-Round Indoor Rinks:

Skate as a family during open skate times, or enroll the kids in hockey or figure skating lessons.

The Cooler, Alpharetta Family Skate Center: Visit the public skate tab for schedule.

Center Ice Arena: Visit the public skate tab for schedule.

IceForum: Visit the Duluth tab and then click on public sessions for schedules.

The ICE: Visit the Public Skating tab.

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