KidsOutAndAbout Weekly Newsletter |
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Mon, Feb 16: President’s Day – Family/Home School Day at Booth Western Art Museum
Tue, Feb 17: Lunar New Year Celebration - Ocee Branch
Fri, Feb 20: African-American History Month Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers - College
Park Branch
Sat, Feb 21: Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Musical) at Alliance Theatre
Fri, Feb 27: DINOSAUR! with Alliance Theatre - Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Sat, Mar 7: Dino Fest at Stone Mountain Park
Tue, Mar 10: Teeny Tykes & Tunes Winter 2026 Music Class at Johnson Ferry Church
Thu, Mar 12: Construction Vehicles at Southeastern Railway Museum
Fri, Mar 13: Friday Night Fall Hike at Dunwoody Nature Center
Sat, Mar 28: Doggie Day! - Southeastern Railway Museum |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
For much of the country, it's been the hardest winter in recent memory: cold, monochrome, relentless. The kind of season that reminds us how little control we really have. We do our best to manage routines and moods and expectations, but parents feel it most. February stretches long and flat after the excitement of the holidays, before the lift of spring. You're still packing
lunches, wrangling homework, managing emotions (your kids’ and your own)... all while the cold keeps the family cooped up. This is the season of endurance. Of course, endurance isn’t about being stoic or silent or superhuman; it’s about continuing, even when things are hard. It’s about showing up for your people, your plans, and yourself, day after chilly day. And it’s about knowing that if you’re feeling the drag right now, you’re not alone. Many of us are moving through it
together. Even for those who don't live in Nature's Refrigerator,* February can still bring its own version of stuckness: that long stretch between holidays, where kids are restless and routines feel stale. Sometimes, by February, our gray matter feels just as gray as the weather. When that happens, help is allowed! Check out our article and outsource the brainstorming to KidsOutAndAbout: Stuck Inside This Winter? 20 Creative Indoor Activities for Kids is packed with creative, practical, low-effort ways to keep your family engaged (and sane) when outside play isn’t an option. And it shows you how to tap your favorite AI to be your thought partner to personalize it for your
family. February Gray doesn’t need to be conquered; it just needs to be lightened a bit. So whether you're "out and about" or "in and not at all about," we're here to brighten the rest of your winter!
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build
Strong Communities
*Rochester, NY ☺️ |
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes
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Kroger Delivery helps busy families reclaim time and reduce stress by delivering fresh groceries and household essentials straight to the doorstep, within the one-hour timeframe that fits your busy schedule. Conveniently shop from your phone to add favorite
items, reorder past products, and save with digital coupons. A Boost membership provides fee-free delivery on qualifying orders and extra fuel rewards, to keep costs predictable. Refrigerated trucks preserve freshness for produce, dairy, and frozen items, while professional drivers handle everything right to your doorstep. Visit Kroger.com to enjoy the convenience of delivery without sacrificing quality for fresh, making weeknight dinners, packed lunches and healthy snacks quick and
easy.
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AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen explores the multiple aspects of aviation, from the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen to 21st century STEM concepts. Inspired by the tools and tasks related to flying and aeronautics, the interactive experiences
mix real artifacts with hands-on play. Visitors of all ages will be able to imagine themselves in the role of the aviators, inspired by the past and dream of the future.
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Roswell Roots Festival 2026 marks a historic milestone as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of this community-wide, month-long festival honoring our diverse community and celebrating Black History Month. Since its founding, Roswell Roots has served as a
cornerstone for education, cultural awareness, and community connection, inviting all ages to engage, learn and celebrate together.
This year's festival will be curated across five categories–art, education, cultural, performance, and history–bringing dynamic programs and events that reflect the richness of Black heritage and its profound influence on our shared story.
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Illumination: The Contours of Light explores the subtle yet often compelling relationship between presence and absence, darkness and luminosity, and shadow and silhouette. Utilizing simple elements of light and form as a visual platform, the fifteen
contemporary artists featured in this exhibition contemplate, examine, and question the manner in which darkness is considered. The totality of the works presented illuminates how light not only reveals the world around us but also shapes our perception of it.
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Celebrate Galentine's Day--Fri Feb 13th at 7:30pm with Mamma Mia-The Movie--For One Night Only--playing on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex! Themed Drinks and Snacks! Only $ 7.50 a Ticket! Heated Luxury Recliners! Everyone Welcome!
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Fun for the whole family!
Hours: 110AM - 4PM
Experience clarifications:
You are welcome to purchase either package. The literary package, or the PacaLove package or you can opt for the literary package with the add-on of PacaLove package for additional $13 per per person (3 & under free)
Come for an hour or stay for the whole 4 hour the choice is yours.
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The 2026 festival will celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Stone Mountain Park is proud to host the fourth annual Lunar New Year Festival.
This Asian-inspired festival pays tribute to the culture and New Year traditions of Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other countries that follow the lunar calendar. It features a special Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show, with NEW Fire Drones, a lighted parade, cultural craft activities, live entertainment, and other cultural elements
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Our annual President’s Day weekend feature’s guests from the Little White House in Warm Springs, expert guided tours of Presidential Pullmans Superb and Marco Polo, The “Roosevelts” will join us and you can have a photo taken with them in Marco Polo, we’ll
have a talk on railroads in wartime service in our theater twice a day, the Duluth Library will have a presidential exhibit, and more as we confirm. Naturally you and your Valentine have run of the grounds, the depot, and the train rides, too.
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Enjoy a night out while your kids spend the evening doing fun science activities and experiments.
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Examine the historic evolution of Black quarterbacks in college football! The College Football Hall of Fame proudly presents Ascension: Rise of the Black Quarterback, a new exhibition examining the historic journey of Black quarterbacks in college football
as part of The Hall's Black History Month programming.
From breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes to leading the game with innovation and excellence, Ascension highlights generations of players, coaches, and programs—including iconic figures from HBCUs—who reshaped the sport.
Featuring immersive storytelling, rare artifacts, and inspiring moments, the exhibition celebrates the legacy and impact of Black quarterbacks on today’s game, thanks to collaboration with Kia and Coca-Cola.
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Welcome to the worst play you’ll ever love! Aurora’s biggest selling comedy is back. The Play That Goes Wrong follows a hilariously inept theatre troupe attempting to stage The Murder at Haversham Manor. With collapsing sets, forgotten lines, and an
unconscious leading lady, this chaotic masterpiece is a nonstop rollercoaster of fun and mayhem.
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Journey down the rabbit hole for a delightful musical adventure. All the neighborly forest animals have gathered in the rabbit’s den (under Mr. McGregor’s Garden) to throw a surprise party for Peter. And the biggest surprise of all – for the first time
ever, they've invited you to join them! But the animals soon realize Mr. McGregor has terrible plans for the land around Peter's burrow. Peter must face his fears and, together with his friends, gather a community to help save his home. Featuring beloved characters from the classic Beatrix Potter tales and a variety of original songs, this new tale encourages us to acknowledge our fears and work together to overcome challenges. INTO THE BURROW: A PETER RABBIT™ TALE is presented by special
arrangement with Frederick Warne & Co Limited.
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License to Chill Snow Island brings all the winter excitement and joy to paradise! Glide down snowy hills, ice skate, and immerse yourself in holiday-themed activities that make Margaritaville at Lanier Islands the ultimate winter escape.
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- Skate the Sky at The Roof at Ponce City Market - 675
Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, Friday, February 13, 2026, 3pm–11pm
- Black History Month Raffle - Metropolitan Branch - 1332 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310, Friday, February 13, 2026, 10 am - 6 pm
- Finally, Friday at Oakland - 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 - 8 pm
- Morningside Farmers Market - 1393 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306, Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:00 am to 11:30 am
- Skate the Sky at The Roof at Ponce City Market - 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, Saturday, February 14, 2026, 3pm–11pm
- Black History Month Raffle - Metropolitan Branch - 1332 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310, Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10 am - 6 pm
- Skate the Sky at The
Roof at Ponce City Market - 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, Sunday, February 15, 2026, 12pm–9pm
- Black History Month Raffle - Metropolitan Branch - 1332 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310, Sunday, February 15, 2026, 10 am - 6 pm
- Black History Month Tours - 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, Sunday, February 15, 2026, Times vary
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the Atlanta area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Atlanta area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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There are lots of places to have a birthday party in the Atlanta area! If there is an attraction that we have missed for our birthday party page, please email us to let us know, and we contact them
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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