Family Time 02-2026

February is full of history and history maker’s including Black History Month, National Women Inventors Month, National Freedom Day, Carter G. Woodson, Frederick Douglass, Abe Lincoln and George Washington. February is also the month of love, and it’s full of family and heart-filled celebrations and observances including Bake for Family Fun Month, American Heart Month, National Parent Leadership Month, National Weddings Month, Relationship Wellness Month, Random Acts of Kindness Week and Valentine’s Day.

Looking for something to do with the family this month that’s creative and different? Search out the countless number of Black History Month facts, movies and documentaries available for the family to learn from. Take a virtual visit to one or more of the many museums and galleries that interpret, preserve and exhibit the heritage of African Americans, and check out our list of February observances for your family to research, explore, eat and enjoy.

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This month’s photos represent: Frederick Douglass Day; Carter G. Woodson (Black History Month founder); Abraham Lincoln's birthday; Black History Month; The Obama's for National Weddings Month; Brotherhood & Sisterhood Week; Misty Copeland for Ballet Day; and Valentine's Day.

daily observances & celebrations

1 National Baked Alaska Day

1 National Freedom Day

2 Groundhog Day

2 Heavenly Hash Day

2 National Tater Tot Day

3 Carrot Cake Day

4 Homemade Soup Day
4 Thank a Mailman Day

6 Bubble Gum Day

6 Frozen Yogurt Day

6 National Wear Red Day

7 Ballet Day

7 Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

7 National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

7 Send a Card to a Friend Day

7 Take Your Child To The Library Day

8 Kite Flying Day

8 Superbowl Sunday

9 National Bagels and Lox Day

9 National Pizza Day

11 Make a Friend Day

11 National Inventors Day

daily observances & celebrations

12 Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

14 Frederick Douglass Day

14 Library Lovers Day

14 National Organ Donor Day

14 Valentine’s Day

15 National Gumdrop Day

15 Susan B. Anthony Day

16 National Almond Day

16 President’s Day

17 Ramadan begins (ends March 19)

18 Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day

19 National Chocolate Mint Day

20 National Cherry Pie Day

21 National Sticky Bun Day

22 Be Humble Day

22 George Washington’s Birthday

23 National Banana Bread Day

24 National Tortilla Chip Day

25 Clam Chowder Day

26 National Pistachio Day

26 Tell A Fairy Tale Day

27 National Strawberry Day

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