February in California brings a variety of events and seasonal changes, with wildflowers beginning to bloom in the desert and fruit and nut trees blossoming throughout the Central Valley. Yosemite National Park will feature its annual “firefall” phenomenon, and February 16 marks the first Free Entrance Day of 2026 at national parks.
The month includes celebrations for Black History Month, with museums, monuments, and events honoring African-American history across the state. In Los Angeles, visitors can attend exhibits at the California African American Museum or participate in the Los Angeles Black History Month Festival on February 21 at La Brea Tar Pits. San Francisco offers an African-American Freedom Trail that features stops such as the Museum of the African Diaspora and The MLK Memorial.
Lunar New Year festivities begin before February 17, marking the start of the Year of the Horse. Celebrations take place statewide, including Orange County’s USVA Tet Festival from February 13–15 in Garden Grove. San Francisco starts its events on February 14 with a Flower Market Fair and continues through March with what is described as “the world’s biggest Chinese New Year party outside of China.” Theme parks like SeaWorld San Diego and Disneyland Resort also host special Lunar New Year activities.
In Northern California, Mendocino holds its Seafood & Sips festival from January 30 to February 8. Napa Valley’s Chandon winery offers romantic sparkling lunches all month. Super Bowl Week takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area from February 2–8, culminating in a game at Levi’s Stadium on February 8; related fan experiences are available throughout San Jose and San Francisco.
Modesto’s almond orchards begin blooming in early February, while Fresno County’s Blossom Trail opens mid-month. Yosemite National Park expects its Firefall event between February 8–23.
Other regional events include Cloverdale Citrus Fair (February 13–16), Lodi Wine & Chocolate Weekend (February 14–15), International White Wine Festival in Anderson Valley (February 14–15), SF Beer Week (February 20–March 1), Clam Chowder Cook-Off in Santa Cruz (February 21–22), Capay Valley Almond Parade & Festival (February 21–22), Almond Blossom Run in Durham (February 22), Sonoma County Restaurant Week (February 23–March 1), California International Antiquarian Book Fair in San Francisco (February 27–March 1), St. Helena Mustard Celebration (February 27), Alpenglow Demo Day at Palisades Tahoe (February 28), and Winter Wine Adventure in Placerville (February 28).
Central California hosts events such as the Santa Barbara International Film Festival from February 4–14, World Ag Expo in Tulare from February 10–12, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament from February 12–15, and Whiskey Flat Days festival in Kernville from February 13–16.
Southern California features Temecula Valley Wines Barrel Tasting Weekend on January 31 to February 1; Knott’s Peanuts Celebration runs weekends through February 22; San Diego Museum Month offers half-price entry to over seventy museums throughout February; Surf City USA Marathon takes place on February 1; Griffith Park Run is also held on that day; Laguna Beach Music Festival occurs from February 2–7; Palm Springs Modernism Week runs from February 12-22; Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is scheduled for mid-February through March 1; Genesis Invitational golf tournament returns to Los Angeles’ Riviera Country Club from February 19-22 after moving last year due to wildfires; Slamdance Film Festival is set for West Hollywood from February 19-25; Riverside Dickens Festival happens on February 21-22.
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