Even with it being a Leap Year, February is the shortest month of the year. But 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
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
Groundhog Day
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? If he does, it's six more weeks of winter. This year the groundhog is set to make his appearance at about 7:30 a.m. Find out where the world's most famous groundhog spends the rest of the year. Feb. 2
Super Bowl LIV
It's the Chiefs vs. the 49ers in the Super Bowl, which will start at 6:30 p.m. EST on Fox. We'll be there for the commercials, the food, and, oh yeah, the game itself. Make it a Souper Bowl Sunday with one of Macaroni Kid EATS! favorite soup recipes. Feb. 2
92nd Academy Awards
Who will win Best Picture? To be honest, we'll probably be asleep by then. Tell us in the morning. Feb. 9
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. Find out why walking can be good for your love life. Feb. 14
Random Acts of Kindness Day
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. Feb. 17
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. Feb. 17
National Love Your Pet Day
I mean, OK. You don't have to tell us twice. Feb. 20
Leap Year
You know, of course, that Leap Day comes around once every four years. But did you know the odds of being a Leap Day baby -- or a leapling -- are about 1 in 1,500? Feb. 29
Kara Murphy is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Erie, Pa.
