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10 Holidays and Events Your Family Can Mark in February

Black History Month, Super Bowl Sunday, and much more!

January 29, 2024

February is the shortest month of the year. 2024 is a Leap Year so February has 29 days this year. 

There's certainly no end to the events and holidays to celebrate this month!

We've rounded up 10 special family-friendly holidays and events that you and your kids will want to celebrate in February:


Black History Month

Frederick Douglass. Booker T. Washington. Toni Morrison. Barack Obama. Martin Luther King Jr. The list of influential African-Americans for our kids — and us! — to learn about and celebrate goes on and on. Feb. 1-29, 2024



National Children's Dental Health Month 

Many organizations and dentists offer free or reduced-cost care to kids during February to mark National Children's Dental Health Month. Feb. 1-29, 2024


Groundhog Day 

Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? If he does, it's six more weeks of winter. Feb. 2




International Day of Women & Girls in Science

The International Day of Women & Girls in Science was established in 2015 by the United Nations in its efforts to ensure full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Feb. 11



Valentine's Day

We see the jewelry store ads too, but heartfelt words and a thoughtful, simple gesture like planning an evening together — even if it's at home for you exhausted parents — can mean the most. Feb. 14



Random Acts of Kindness Week

No reason to complicate it. Random acts of kindness can be so simple: Pay for the person behind you in the drive-thru line. Give your UPS driver a cold drink. Compliment a coworker on a job well done.  Go to The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for activity ideas your family can do. Feb. 11-17, 2024


Presidents Day

Presidents Day was started to recognize the birth date of George Washington following his death in 1799. Who is your kids' favorite president? Can they tell you why? Research together to find new facts about our nation's leaders. Third Monday of Feb. - Feb. 19, 2024


 

Leap Day

Every four years our calendar is 366 days long. This happens because it takes 365 1/4th days for the Earth for rotate around the sun one time. Adding an extra day every four years allows our calendar to stay with the seasons. Feb. 29, 2024