North County and San Diego Events for February
North County and San Diego events in February bring lots of fun activities. There are outdoor events like tidepooling, fishing, Valentine’s Day cruises, runs and a walk for animals. Plus there’s plenty of great indoor entertainment. Go to a dog show, come face to face with King Tut, watch a film, or see a concert. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
Beyond King Tut
Jan. 27-Mar. 26
Commemorating the historic discovery of King Tut’s tomb 100 years ago, the exhibition combines the power of cinematic storytelling and soaring imagery to bring the National Geographic archives to life. With nine galleries to explore, visitors wind through the story of a young boy to discover how he changed the ancient and modern world.
Sun. to Thurs. 10am-8pm, Fri. to Sat. 10am-9pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
beyondkingtut.com
Museum Month: Half-Off Admission
Feb. 1-28
San Diego area residents and visitors are in for a special treat in February! Pick up your Museum Month discount pass at any public library in San Diego County starting January 26 and bring it to a participating museum from February 1-28.
Participating San Diego County Museums
sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month
Youth Fishing Derby, Seminar & Campout
Feb. 3-4
Learn to fish from the pros and watch demonstrations on how to properly rig a line the night before the 28th Annual Youth Fishing Derby. The fishing seminar will begin at 5pm on the 3rd. Participants and their families are invited to spend the night for only $16 a car. Don’t forget your camping and grilling supplies.
The Fishing Derby is open to youth 15 years and younger and will be on the 4th from 6am-12pm. Absolutely no fishing is permitted prior to the Derby. The lake will be freshly stocked with rainbow trout. Participants must check in at the registration tables before fishing. Winners must be present to claim prizes at the awards ceremony.
Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd
858-668-4772 / poway.org
Mitchell Thorp Foundation 5K Run/Walk
Feb. 4
Come support a child fighting for their tomorrow. All participants receive a t-shirt, raffle tickets, and finisher’s medal. We’ll have music, bounce houses, ponies, family activities, vendor booths, prizes, food, and a chance to participate in a 50/50 raffle.
Proceeds benefit children with life threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders. Bring out your warrior spirit at this great San Diego event to help a warrior child!
8am / 6600 Hidden Valley Rd., Carlsbad
www.mitchellthorp.org
City Hike – Sunset Drive to Felicita Creek
Feb. 4
Take a scenic 6.85-mile hike along the Lake Hodges north shoreline from I-15 to the Felicita Creek Crossing and beyond. There will be 456 feet of elevation gain. Hike rating = moderate.
9am-12pm / SDRP parking lot, 12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido
760-744-1050 / www.san-marcos.net
Tidepooling Adventure with Birch Aquarium
Feb. 4,5,18,19
Explore a local tide pool with a Birch Aquarium naturalist and learn about the animals that make their homes in this ever-changing environment. Discover the importance of tide pool habitats to our local coastlines and what you can do to protect them. Advanced registration required.
La Jolla, multiple locations
aquarium.ucsd.edu
Valentine’s Week Sunset Cruises
Feb. 11,14
Sail with us aboard our 50-foot, beautifully equipped, one-level, fast catamaran. This catamaran is perfect for optimal viewing, with both covered and open areas as well as seating throughout. The ticket price includes champagne and chocolates. There is no better place to enjoy a romantic cruise with your loved one!
Feb. 11 5-6:30pm, Feb. 14 4-6pm / Oceanside, 256 Harbor Dr S
888-507-1130 / www.oceansidewhalewatching.com
Cardiff Kook Run
Feb. 12
Join us for this iconic San Diego event. The Cardiff Kook Run 5K, 10K, Junior Kook Run and Costume Contest is a celebration of the greatest community in the most amazing town on the map.
6-11:30am / 101 E. D St, Encinitas
www.thekookrun.com
San Diego International Jewish Film Festival
Feb. 15 – March 3
In person: February 15-26 and Virtual: February 27-March 3. The festival will showcase a selection of the best contemporary Jewish-related films. 35 feature films are being screened at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre.
San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, La Jolla
www.lfjcc.org
Music By The Sea Concert Series
Feb. 24
Seraphour Voice Ensemble: The all-female quartet is dedicated to the preservation and proliferation of the sacred canon, highlighting unaccompanied classical sacred gems that celebrate the beauty of the female voice with pieces from the Renaissance to present day.
7:30pm / Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive
760-633-2746 /
www.encinitasca.gov
Silver Bay Dog Show
Feb. 24-26
Established in 1934, Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego (SBKC) is one of the oldest kennel clubs in Southern California making our dog shows long time San Diego events. The primary goal of the SBKC is to put on a good show for the exhibitors and to provide educational information and support to all dog fanciers.
Del Mar Fairgrounds, Bing Crosby Hall
www.silverbaykc.com
Walk for Animals North County
Feb. 25
Together, we can provide animals with shelter and lifesaving medical care, help families adopt new pets, rescue animals from cruelty and neglect, and so much more. In the coming year, we will care for more than 40,000 animals in need! By joining the Walk for Animals, you’ll help give each one the second chance they deserve.
7-11am / Kit Carson Park, Escondido
619-299-7012 / www.sdhumane.org
Enjoy February’s North County and San Diego events! Do you have North County or San Diego events that you’d like included here? Just let me know, and I’ll add them for you.
Please excuse any errors or omissions and let me know if there’s anything that needs fixing. Check with the organizations holding these events for costs, tickets, availability, changes, limitations and important details.