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Hit the top things to do in February before winter fun in Boston slips away! Children's Winter Festival photo courtesy of Boston Parks & Recreation
Hit the top things to do in February before winter fun in Boston slips away! Children's Winter Festival photo courtesy of Boston Parks & Recreation
1/31/25 - By N Ferreira

Whether sending valentines or planning a school vacation getaway—there are so many things to do in Boston with kids and plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Boston this month.

February in Boston brings a little winter wonder and plenty of meaningful moments for families. With fingers crossed for an early spring, Groundhog Day at Drumlin Farm adds a touch of tradition and farmyard fun. The Black History Month Kickoff and Flag Raising offers a chance to come together for reflection and celebration. And the Children’s Winter Festival keeps the season playful with activities designed just for kids. It’s a month that blends learning, community, and simple joys.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Boston this February—we’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day. 

 

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February 2025 means Valentine's Day and some sweet fun around Boston! Photo courtesy of Salem So Sweet
February 2025 means Valentine's Day and some sweet fun around Boston! Photo courtesy of Salem So Sweet

Best Things To Do in Boston in February

Black History Month Kickoff and Flag Raising

Boston — FREE
Monday, February 2, 2026
Begin Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony and community gathering honoring the legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black communities in Boston and beyond. READ MORE

Groundhog Day at Drumlin Farm

Lincoln
Monday, February 2, 2026
Watch Ms. G (the Official State Groundhog) come out from winter hibernation and “predict” whether or not spring will come early this year.  The live groundhog forecast starts at 10 am, followed by winter activities such as meeting resident wildlife, exploring wilderness trails, family-friendly groundhog crafts, and learning how to identify animal tracks in the snow.  READ MORE

Winter Warmer at Moakley Park

Boston — FREE
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Celebrate community at Moakley Park with a free, fun afternoon complete with warm drinks, yummy snacks, games, crafts, and more. READ MORE

Salem So Sweet

Salem — FREE
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Visit The House of the Seven Gables for a special Valentine's event. Activities include an outdoor scavenger hunt featuring chocolate facts and a Valentine's workshop. READ MORE

Lunar New Year 2026 Festival + Market

Lynn
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Lucky Knot Arts presents the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival + Market. Celebrate the new year and support Asian American artists and vendors, partake in family-friendly activities and cultural performances, and more.  READ MORE

The Bugs Bunny Film Festival

Cambridge
Sunday, February 15 - 22, 2026
It’s still one of the team’s favorite programs to bring together each year, celebrating a collection of hilarious cartoon oddballs on the big screen in 35mm. Families are invited to enjoy another round of classic cartoon comedies in a theater setting. READ MORE

Children's Winter Festival

Boston — FREE
Saturday, February 21, 2026
The annual Winter Children's Festival returns to the Boston Common with music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, and crafts. READ MORE

Children's Storytime at the Museum of African American History

Boston — FREE
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Celebrate Black History Month through stories and imagination. Gwendolyn Wallace leads this engaging Children’s Storytime, bringing joy, creativity, and meaningful conversation to young readers and their families. READ MORE

BCYF Black History Annual Skate Night

Boston — FREE
Thursday, February 19, 2026
On Feb. 19, Boston youths, ages 17 and under, can "skate with friends and families" from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chez Vous Skating Rink in Dorchester. READ MORE

Ice Castles

North Woodstock, NH
Wednesdays - Sundays through February 22, 2026
Visit a castle made of ice. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more. READ MORE

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