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Top Events in the DMV This February
From Beatles tributes to Cuban-inspired dance, the DMV has plenty to offer families this month
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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The DMV region is hosting a variety of family-friendly events in February, including a Beatles for Kids concert, a performance by children's musician Sonia De Los Santos, a Lunar New Year celebration, a Cuban-themed children's play, a magic show, a historic lantern tour, a Mardi Gras jazz concert, and an original musical about Black Olympic athletes.
Why it matters
These events provide diverse cultural and educational experiences for families in the DMV area, exposing children to different musical genres, dance styles, historical perspectives, and more. They also support local arts organizations and venues that are important community hubs.
The details
The events span a range of genres and themes, from a Beatles tribute concert at the University of Maryland to a Lunar New Year celebration at the Strathmore in North Bethesda. Families can also enjoy a children's play about a girl visiting her grandmother in Cuba at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, a magic show by The Great Zucchini in Gaithersburg, and a Mardi Gras jazz concert in Silver Spring. Several of the events, such as the Discovery Theater musical about Black Olympians, also have educational components.
- The events take place throughout February 2026, with the earliest on February 7th and the latest on February 24th.
- The Havana Hop children's play at Imagination Stage continues into March 2026.
The players
WTMD
A public radio station that is hosting the Beatles for Kids concert.
Sonia De Los Santos
A children's musician performing bilingual songs in English and Spanish at the Kennedy Center.
Strathmore
The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda is hosting the Lunar New Year Celebration concert.
Imagination Stage
A children's theater in Bethesda producing the Havana Hop play.
The Great Zucchini
A children's magician performing a show at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg.
What’s next
The Havana Hop children's play at Imagination Stage will continue its run into March 2026.
The takeaway
The DMV region is offering a rich lineup of family-friendly events this February, from musical performances to educational plays and exhibits. These events not only entertain but also expose children to diverse cultural influences and perspectives, supporting the vibrant arts community in the area.
