It might be the shortest month in the calendar, but February is bursting with family fun, including celebrations of Groundhog Day, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents Day, and Black History Month. Here are my favorite events and activities in DC this month for kids.
This month, Valentine's Day and Presidents Day fall on the same long weekend! Make it an extra special one—do some Valentine's Day Science at Hidden Oaks Nature Center on Saturday, then take advantage of Free Mount Vernon Admission on Monday. I can vouch for both of those places!
Free Lunar New Year events are abundant, including the big DC Lunar New Year Parade. There are also plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month, including at Black History Month Family Day at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring.
Finally, forget Punxsutawny Phil—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.
My Top 5 Events This Month, At a Glance
My Favorite Free Event: DC Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
Can't-Miss Event for Disney Fans: Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto
Where to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers Festival
Theater the Whole Family Will Love: Little Theatre of Alexandria: School of Rock
Coolest Hidden Gem Activity: Special Opening of Josiah Henson Museum and Park
More picks for every age, interest, and neighborhood below…
