20 free things to do in metro Atlanta in February

With 2026 already in full swing, activities abound across the city and its metro area. From festivals to markets to Valentine’s Day parties and educational events, there’s plenty to do in Atlanta this February. Here are our top picks.

Caffeine and Octane

This car show bills itself as the largest monthly all-models-and-makes event in the country. It’s free to attend and takes place rain or shine. Walk around sipping coffee and enjoy the sights and sounds of unusual and classic automobiles!

Location: Town Center at Cobb; Date: Feb. 1; Time: 9-11:30 a.m.; Website: facebook.com

Fulton County Library stargazing

Bundle up and enjoy an evening under the stars with the Atlanta Astronomy Club at the Northside branch of the Fulton County Library. This event takes place on the library’s front patio area.

Location: Northside Branch Library; Date: Feb. 2; Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Website: fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com

An Evening with Laura Dickerman

Explore Laura Dickerman’s first novel, “Hot Desk,” during this evening with the author at Virginia Highland Books. Dickerman, a former high school English teacher, has a Master of Arts in fiction from New York University and a masters in English from Middlebury College. The book highlights a rivalry between two publishing world editors in 1980s and present-day New York.

Location: Virginia Highland Books; Date: Feb. 5; Time: 7:15 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

Orchid Essentials

Learn all about how to care for orchids, from watering to repotting to light, at Pike Nurseries locations across Atlanta. You’ll come away with all the knowledge you need to help these exotic plants thrive. Registration required.

Location: Pike Nurseries Acworth, Buckhead, Cumming, East Cobb, Holcomb Bridge, Johns Creek, Lindbergh, Marietta, Milton, Peachtree City, Roswell, Suwannee, Toco Hills, Towne Lake, West Cobb; Date: Feb. 7; Time: 10 a.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

Emotional Stem: A Kyoko Takeuchi Exhibition

Kyoko Takeuchi presents gold-leaf-on-canvas works in an exploration designed to provoke deeply human questioning. A performance by the artist begins at 8 p.m.

Location: Gallery Anderson Smith; Date: Feb. 7; Times: 7-10 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

Big Game Watch Party

Enjoy free admission to watch the big game at one of the most happening spots in town! You’ll find buckets and draft beer specials and raffles, and if the game isn’t your thing, there will be corn hole, board games, darts.

Location: Punch Bowl Social; Dates: Feb. 8; Time: 5:30 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

Super Museum Sunday

Learn all about art, culture and history at museums throughout Georgia. More than 100 historic sites and museums statewide will offer free admission Feb. 8 as part of the Georgia History Festival. See website for participating locations.

Location: Varies; Dates: Feb. 8; Time: Varies; Website: georgiahistoryfestival.org

A Love Letter to Nonprofits with Vu Le

Nonprofit influencer and author Vu Le will share content from his latest book offering, “Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy” at this Alliance Theater event honoring nonprofits and the dedicated professionals that head them up.

Location: Alliance Theater; Date: Feb. 10; Time: 2 p.m.; Website: facebook.com

Valentines salsa dance lessons

Come dance the night away at Eclipse di Luna in Buckhead! Enjoy a live band and food and drink specials. Bring your closest friends or significant other and learn to enhance your dance moves!

Location: Eclipse di Luna Buckhead; Date: Feb. 12; Times: 8:30-11 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

The Valentine Edit

Take a stroll and browse the vendors, listen to live music and enjoy flowers and photo ops. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with something sweet to eat and a handmade memento to take home.

Location: Madison Yards; Date: Feb. 14; Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Website: instagram.com

Arbor Day contest gallery opening

See the results of Trees Atlanta’s Georgia Arbor Day tree art contest. Artwork submitted by students in kindergarten through 12th grades will be on display. Entrants submitted works in the mediums of their choice in line with the theme “Oh, the Places You’ll Grow!”

Location: Kendeda TreeHouse; Date: Feb. 14; Time: noon-1:30 p.m.; Website: treesatlanta.org

Valentine’s Day at Embr Lounge

Dance to hits from the 90s and 2000s — R&B and hip-hop — alongside DJs and go-go dancers at Embr this Valentine’s Day. LED digital screens and light shows will enhance your experience! Free entry until midnight.

Location: Embr Lounge; Date: Feb. 14; Time: 10 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

Skyline & Sweethearts at Virtue Rooftop

Take in the skyline at Virtue above 5Church Midtown while you enjoy cocktails, fire pits and good company. What better way to spend Valentine’s Day? A DJ will be spinning from 8 p.m. to midnight; bring your group or significant other and enjoy the pink-themed ambiance! Free entry with RSVP.

Location: Virtue Rooftop; Date: Feb. 14; Times: 5 p.m. to midnight; eventbrite.com

Greenforest Community Health Fair

Educational workshops, free health screenings and interactive displays are waiting for you at this free health fair. You’ll find mammograms, men’s health screenings, cooking demos, a farmer’s market, live music, a kids’ zone, food trucks and more!

Location: Greenforest Community Baptist Church; Dates: Feb. 21; Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

Lunar New Year in John’s Creek

This family friendly cultural celebration marks the lunisolar Chinese calendar new year. Bring the family out for dancing and performances, vendors and food trucks and more!

Location: Atlanta Athletic Club fields; Date: Feb. 21; Time: Saturday - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Website: johnscreekga.gov

Lunar New Year at Atlantic Station

Traditional rituals abound at this Lunar New Year festival. See a lion dance, a Tai Chi/Kung Fu performance, hear readings on Zodiac signs and make symbolic crafts. It’s a great time to celebrate tradition with friends and family!

Location: Atlantic Green; Date: Feb. 21; Time: 3-7 p.m.; Website: atlanticstation.com

Puro RD

Experience a Dominican and New York City-style party in the ATL! Come celebrate culture and dance the afternoon away with music by DJ Wilson and Vitillaz at Buteco EAV.

Location: Buteco EAV; Date: Feb. 21; Time: 1-6 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

The Rolling Pour rebrand

Enjoy free admission to this evening of music and drinks as ASW Distillery reveals its brand new look and feel. Enjoy the great bar service, and catch some of Atlanta’s best vendors on site offering previews of their services.

Location: ASW Distillery; Date: Feb. 25; Time: 6:30 p.m.; Website: eventbrite.com

Navigating Aging in Atlanta

The Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health and Improvement, in partnership with Emory Healthcare and the Atlanta Regional Commission, will host a breakfast event exploring social, clinical and lived realities that shape how people age locally with support and connection.

Location: Friendship Baptist Church; Date: Feb. 27; Times: 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Website: archicollaborative.org

Atlanta Beltline Run Club

Put those New Year’s resolutions into action and get moving with this weekly running club that utilizes the Beltline. This two-hour run starts at Westside Motor Lounge.

Location: Westside Motor Lounge; Date: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; Time: 6:15-8:15 p.m.; Website: beltline.org