February may be one of the grayest and coldest months in Austin, but there is still lots to do, both indoors and out!
Find ideas for what to do with your family in Austin this month, as well as lots of events happening in February.
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Celebrate Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year begins on February 17, 2026, and celebrations continue for a couple weeks!
Lunar New Year 2026 at ABW: Feb. 21
Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley
10300 Springdale Rd
Austin, TX 78754
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at ABW Sprinkle Valley! Last year, there was a lion and dragon dance, DJ, lots of food, a vendor market and a mahjong room by Kaiju Cut and Sew. This year’s line-up is TBD.
Cedar Park Public Library Lunar New Year Celebration: Feb. 7
Cedar Park Public Library
425 S. Parkwest Dr.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Get ready to welcome the Year of the Horse at the Library with Asian Family Support Services of Austin!
Join us in celebrating Lunar New Year with lantern riddles and crafts, concluding with a performance from Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team. Wear cheerful red clothes and don’t miss out on this fun experience! Activities available while supplies last. All ages welcome.
The Lunar New Year Festival: Feb. 22
The Paper + Craft Pantry
1023 Springdale Road, 6A
Austin, Texas 78721
A free, family-friendly event to highlight and uplift Asian-owned small businesses in our community, featuring lion and dragon dances and children’s activities.
Lunar New Year at Suds Monkey: Feb. 15
This Lunar New Year celebration features a dragon dance, tea table, a wishing tree, and Chinese calligraphy art lesson. Goat Shenanigans will also be on site with their baby goats to play with.
Lunar New Year Carnival at Xiang Yun Temple: Feb. 22
6720 N Capital of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78731
This free event hosted by the Xiang Yun Temple BLIA – Austin on 360 will have booths, games, vegetarian food, and multicultural performances to celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year Craft with Austin Public Library: Feb. 14
Twin Oaks Branch
1800 S. Fifth St.
Make crafts, learn calligraphy, play fun games, find out your zodiac sign, and know more about the histories and traditions of the Lunar New Year. There will be performances from National Diabolo League and Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team. All ages welcome.
Lunar New Year Craft with Austin Public Library: Feb. 28
Spicewood Springs Branch
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Make a lucky magnet craft and learn more about the histories and traditions of the Lunar New Year. Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team will wrap up the event at 3 pm.
Lunar New Year at Umlauf Family Day: Feb. 8
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
605 Azie Morton Rd
Austin, Texas
This month’s free day at the garden is celebrating Lunar New Year! There will be crafts, dance performances and story times.
Participate in Black History Month
February is Black History Month!
Kick off the month at Solar Saturday, the Black History Month Kick-Off Block Party at the Carver Museum. February 7 from 12-6 pm. Enjoy music, dance, exhibits, vendors and arts and crafts for free!
Black History Month Kid’s Day at the Carver Museum: Feb. 28. Come back to the Carver Museum for a fun-filled day educating kids about the history of Black culture. The Black History Month theme for 2026 is A Century of Black History Commemorations. Explore the remarkable achievements of Black Americans over the last 100 years through hands-on experiences and creative play.
Take a walk and learn about influential black figures on the Black History Month StoryWalk in Lakeway. For the whole month of February, you can find displays honoring 28 individuals who made significant contributions to society at the trails by Lakeway City Hall.
Watch the Super Bowl
February means it’s time for the Super Bowl! If you want to watch (or you just want to hang out and eat while other people watch), there are fun watch parties happening around town.
Puppy Bowl Live at Yard Bar/Camp Out: Feb. 7
If football’s not your thing (or your team didn’t make it), you may prefer cute pups instead! The fun starts with puppy races, vendors, adoptable dogs, a Kids Zone and more at Austin Humane Society (11 am – 2 pm) and the after-party will take place at Yard Bar.
Super Bowl Watch Party at Meanwhile
Meanwhile Brewing will be showing the Big Game on the big screen and small screens, so grab a seat wherever you like and let the kids play on the playground.
Or try one of these places that are perfect for watching sports with kids! TVs and space to run and play!
Valentine’s Day in Austin
All the heart eyes for Valentine’s Day this month! Here are some fun events to do with kids.
Mendez Rec Center Valentine’s Dance
This fun Valentines night on February 12 is for youth ages 5-12 to get down & boogie! DJ, dinner, balloon drop & door prizes. $3 admission per participant.
Dittmar Rec Center Valentine’s Dance
This free Valentine’s Dance is happening February 13 at Dittmar Rec Center for kids ages 5-12. Show off your dance moves, enjoy snacks, and win prizes.
Daddy Daughter Dance: Snow Ball
The Snow Ball, on February 20 in Pflugerville, will celebrate girls and their dads (or any male role model). The winter wonderland will feature dancing, crafts, food, drinks and a photo booth for lasting memories. Open to girls ages 3 to 12 and their dads or male role models.
See Live Sports in Austin
In February, you can catch hockey games with the Texas Stars or basketball games with the Austin Spurs.
Check out all the sports going on each month.
What’s the weather like in Austin in February?
Austin has mild winters, and February has average high temperatures in the mid 60s and lows in the mid 40s. There is still a chance of freezes and winter storms in February, but you have a good chance of warm sunny days.
You can always find more upcoming events on the calendar.
Check out what to do in Austin in January and March.