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Fun February Holidays for Kids – A Holiday (or Something!) to Celebrate Every Day in 2026

Read one of the The Little Legends or Little Leaders books by Vashti Harrison. Photo courtesy of Amazon

February 1 – First Day of Black History Month

Call it African American Heritage Month, Black History Month, or African History Month, the month starts today and is a perfect time to seek out local Black-owned businesses and African American museums. Check your local Mommy Poppins regional home page, where almost all our cities have a roundup that includes ways to celebrate Black History Month. PBS Kids has a great guide for parents on introducing kids to Black History Month.

February 2 – Groundhog Day

Tune in for Punxsutawney Phil's prognostications for whether winter will end or extend. Hint: no shadow means early spring. Check with your kids to see what Phil predicts this year, and if it comes true. Then curl up for a movie night watching the Bill Murray classic, Groundhog Day.

February 3 – Elmo’s Birthday

Every kid's favorite muppet, and most parents' least favorite, has his birthday today. While we're not sure how that works, because according to canon, Elmo is perpetually 3 1/2, it's a fun time to watch Elmo's World (even with your big kids!) and bake Elmo a cute cake. We've got easy instructions on how to decorate a cake to look like Elmo that will delight everyone in your house.

 
Girls play sports! Duh. Photo licensed as public domain

February  – National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Haven't you seen the shirts? Everyone watches women's sports. And why wouldn't they? Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are killing it in the WNBA, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff are picking up where the Williams sisters left off on the courts, and Sophia Smith and Naomi Girma are ones to watch in the NWSL. Check your local calendar of events for a women's professional or college sports game to attend with your kids. Then get out there and play catch or kick some balls!

February 5 – Disaster Day

With floods, fires, hurricanes, and earthquakes on the rise (at least, it sure feels like they are!), today is a great day to make sure your home is ready, you have some basic supplies (like flashlights with batteries and drinking water) set aside, and your kids know the family plan for emergencies. Our guide to Preparing For and Staying Safe During a Wildfire is a good disaster primer, with information on packing "go bags" and talking to kids about natural disasters.

February 6 – The Winter Olympics Kick Off!

The 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina, Italy, starts today with the Opening Ceremony. Whether you’re watching Chloe Kim dominate the halfpipe or Ilia Malinin land a record number of quads, this is going to be a great Olympics! So much fun to watch these young athletes with kids. And, the next Olympics will be in Los Angeles. Tickets lotteries are already open!

It's also National Frozen Yogurt Day

As if you need an excuse to eat froyo! But today is a great excuse as many local and national chains offer free frozen yogurt or BOGO deals. Surprise your kids with a froyo outing that's easy on the wallet.

February 7 – National Bubble Gum Day

Here are 3 fun facts about bubble gum:

• Bubble gum flavor is actually a mix of banana, pineapple, cinnamon, cloves, and wintergreen flavorings. Gross, yet somehow it works well together. 
• Bubble gum was originally called "Blibber-Blubber"
• Bubble gum is pink because without any coloring it's kind of a gross gray color, so the inventor of the stuff, Walter Diemer, added a little red dye. It was all he had on hand.

A fun way to celebrate Bubble Gum Day is to learn how to make it yourself with an easy Do It Yourself Bubble Gum Kit.

 
Make some Super Bowl Sunday Football Bread for the big game. Photo courtesy of the Food Network

February 8 – Super Bowl Sunday

Is your team in the game? Do you even like football? It doesn't matter! The food, family, and party atmosphere of a Super Bowl watch party are all kids will remember. Try making some of these 5 fun, football-themed recipes with your kids in anticipation of the game:

1. Football Cake Pops
2. Football Krispie Treats
3. Football Cheese Ball
4. Football Bread
5. Football Ice Cream Sandwiches

February 9 – National Poop Day

Poop Day is always the day after the Super Bowl! Go figure. Kids love all things poo, so here are some fun ways to celebrate:

• Start potty training, or talking about it, with anyone in the house who is the right age for it.
• Prank your kids by leaving fake poo around the house for them to find. They won't be expecting April Fools Day jokes this early!
• Read, or re-read, Everyone Poops. It's a classic.
• Watch The Emoji Movie, with an appearance by every kid's favorite emoji: Poop (voiced by Patrick Stewart!).

February 10 – Extraterrestrial Culture Day

The second Tuesday of February is Extraterrestrial Culture Day. Tonight is a perfect night to curl up with the family, a big bag of Reece's Pieces, and watch E.T. The Extraterrestrial.

February 11 – National Guitar Day

If you have a guitar, break it out for a family jam session and sing along! If no one in the family has or plays guitar, you can make cardboard guitars or even do an air guitar competition. See if this resonates with one of your kids: guitar is a great hobby for kids to pick up at any age. Check out our list of 100 Sports and Hobbies for Kids to Try.

February 12 – Go snow tubing

Check out your local Winter Guide to find the places near you where you can go snow tubing! Almost everywhere had a nearby mountain that manufactures snow for a little tubing action; now's the time to get it in before winter is over.

February 13 – Kiss Day

Get a jump on Valentine's Day by leaving Hershey's Kisses under your kids' pillow before they wake up. And use the day as an excuse to get in a lot of snuggles, hugs, and kisses.  

Make cards or decorations for Valentine's Day.

February 14 – Valentine’s Day

Check out our Valentine's Day Guide for crafts, snacks, coloring pages, and more ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with kids.

February 15 – World Hippo Day

Visit your local zoo to see a hippo in person, and then read a book, featuring the animal of the day. Here are some of our favorites:

• George and Martha by James Marshall
• Fiona the Hippo
• Hippos Go Berserk! by Sandra Boynton

February 16 – Presidents Day

Happy long weekend, families! Check your local calendar of events for something fun and patriotic to do this weekend. Or buy a mattress. This is the day selected to honor our American presidents because the third Monday in February is close to Washington's Birthday on February 22, and also near Abraham Lincoln's (February 12) as well

February 17 – Lunar New Year

It's the start of the Year of the Horse! Check your local calendar for fun parades or other celebrations. Try making longevity noodles or Lunar New Year almond cookies if you're celebrating at home.

It’s also Mardi Gras!

Make a King Cake and see who is King or Queen for the year at your house.

February 18 – Pluto Day

It’s a planet! I’m sorry. Honor our furthest planet by celebrating the solar system and heading to your local planetarium or going out to star gaze. Or, if you’re not by a planetarium and it’s cloudy or your city is plagued by light pollution, maybe watch some cartoons featuring Mickey's best pal.

Heave-ho! Get those muscles working; it'll work up some laughter, too.

February 19 – Tug of War Day

Go outside and organize a massive game of tug of war with friends, family, or at school! Then branch out into other outdoor childhood games. Cold day? That's ok! Even in the winter, kids need to go outside and get some fresh air and outside play.

February 20 – National Muffin Day

Make muffins together! This recipe for Spinach Cake Muffins is my family’s favorite, and an easy one for kids to learn to cook by baking! (And you'll sneak in a little healthy green stuff.)

February 21 – Language Day

Everyone should learn another language! Talk with your kids about the languages the people in your family speak, or would have spoken if they grew up in the countries their own ancestors were from. Then try learning how to say "Hello" in all the languages of your family. Books for young kids like Say Hello by Rachel Isadora are easy ways to learn how to say hello. You can also check websites like Babel for how to say hello, and other greetings from around the world. 

February 22 – Play Cards Day

Card games are fabulous; they're easily portable, fun for all ages, and bring families together to play. We've rounded up 25 card games every kid should know. Try out a new one every week and find your family's signature game. (We like Spit and Spoons!)

February 23 – Pinocchio Day

To be honest, this movie scared/scarred me when I was little, so think twice before showing your little ones! But if your kids won't be scared, it's a fun Disney classic. There have been two other interesting recent takes on the old Italian tale, and the Pinocchio by Robert Zemeckis starring Tom Hanks is definitely the more kid-friendly. But if you've got teens, watch Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio as a family.

Get wet indoors!

February 24 – Visit an indoor water park

There's something perverse about human nature; as soon as you really can't do something, it's all you want to do. So in the dead of winter, nothing sounds as appealing as splashing in a water park! Check out our Theme Parks and Water Parks Guide in your local area to find the best indoor water parks near you!

February 25 – Have winter fun outdoors

Outdoor water parks are a no in the winter. But outdoor fun is still a go! You still need vitamin D! Get out there and have some fun with our giant list of fun winter outdoor activities for kids.

February 26 – Tongue Twister Day

On our massive list of tongue twisters for kids, you can start simple with "Toy Boat" and work your way up to "If you must cross a coarse, cross cow across a crowded cow crossing, cross the cross, coarse cow across the crowded cow crossing carefully." How many of these can you say?

February 27 – National Polar Bear Day

Have you ever taken a polar bear plunge? That means going swimming in very cold water. Try it today with your kids (it supposedly has health benefits!). Just have a thermos of hot cocoa and loads of warm towels and blankets ready for when you get out of the water!

Nothing like starting or ending the day with adorable pancakes.

February 28 – Pancake Day

Have pancakes for dinner on Pancake Day! To make this extra exciting, adapt our Waffle Board ideas from our Dessert Board Recipes.

More Fun Holidays for Kids – Explore Every Month

Find more holidays each day of the year, by month:

• Fun Holidays in January for Kids

• Fun Holidays in March for Kids

• Fun Holidays in April for Kids

• Fun Holidays in May for Kids

• Fun Holidays in June for Kids

• Fun Holidays in July for Kids

• Fun Holidays in August for Kids

• Fun Holidays in September for Kids

• Fun Holidays in October for Kids

• Fun Holidays in November for Kids

• Fun Holidays in December for Kids

February Holidays for Kids FAQ

Q: What are fun February holidays for kids?
A: For a short month, February has the most fun holidays and celebrations! There's Groundhog Day and Valentine's Day and President's Day, plus in 2026 there's the Olympics and the Super Bowl and Lunar New Year. It's also Black History Month! Whew. 

Q: Is today a holiday?
A: Yes! Every day in February has a fun holiday or national day you can celebrate with kids. Check the daily list above to see today’s holiday and easy ideas for celebrating.

Q: Where do these “national days” come from?
A: Many fun holidays come from cultural traditions, awareness organizations, or popular trends. Some are officially recognized; others are just for fun—but kids love them all.

Q: How can families celebrate February holidays at home?
A: Most February holidays can be celebrated with simple, low-prep activities like crafts, themed snacks, games, or reading related books.

Q: Are there fun holidays for other months too?
A: Yes! Every month has dozens of silly and meaningful holidays. See our monthly lists and our whole Year-Round Guide to Daily Fun with Kids for more ideas.

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