February is a short month, but there’s no shortage of activities in Ann Arbor.
We’re starting a new feature – the monthly Bucket List challenge. Unlike Arbor Annie’s Highlights that are issued each week and focus on events, the Bucket Lists will focus more on activities that can be done any time throughout the month.
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Make time this month to learn more about Black History. Attend one of the events at local libraries, catch a movie, or
MLK Day & Black History: Ann Arbor Family Guide
There are a number of family friendly events in Ann Arbor for Martin Luther King Jr Day and Black History Month in February. At this point we have just started to add them for 2026. Be sure to check back frequently for updates and additional events. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day in Ann Arbor […]
If it ever warms up, the African American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County and the Ann Arbor District Library have developed a walking tour of an historically Black neighborhood as part of their Living Oral History Project.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Celebrate all things hearts and love with Valentine’s Day. Check out the many Valentine themed events and special food options for Valentine’s Day.
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is celebrated by many Asian cultures and typically occurs in February. There are several local Lunar New Year events. Check out one of the events or learn about Lunar New Year on your own.
Ann Arbor Lunar New Year Celebrations
Are you looking for 2026 Ann Arbor Lunar New Year Celebrations for the Year of the Horse? We’ve got details on all the local celebrations. 2026 Year of the Horse The Lunar New Year starts on February 17, 2026. We move from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. 2027 will […]
February Food Bucket List
There are two big Food Events in February.
The first Saturday of February (February 7) is Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. We were introduced to this by GO! Ice Cream and made it an annual tradition. Sadly they are no more. But, Washtenaw Dairy and Blank Slate are both offering Ice Cream for Breakfast specials. Even if you can’t make it out to one of their events, you can enjoy ice cream for breakfast at home.
Paczki Day is the Tuesday before Lent starts (Tuesday, February 17 this year). But, there are some places that you can get paczki earlier in the month.
Embrace Winter in February
Late January was not very conducive to outdoor activities with high temperatures in the teens and lows with wind chill at or below zero. Hopefully, through February we will start seeing warmer temperatures that will let us get outside.
Check out a sledding hill, explore a playground in the snow, or go ice skating.
Escape Winter Indoors This February
Of course, there is always the option to take a temporary escape from the winter.
Pretend it’s summer and go for a swim at an indoor pool. Or, it’s always toasty warm in the Conservatory at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
Visit a local museum. We have some great museums in the Ann Arbor area.
Our Top 5 Ann Arbor Area Museums for Kids
Museums are a great choice year round. They are a great option for rainy summer days (or really hot days when the air conditioning is a welcome relief). They are also a great option for freezing cold winter days. There are a number of great museums in and around Ann Arbor that are a great […]
