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, walks and an equestrian show. Plus there’s plenty of great indoor entertainment. Go to a dog show, visit a museum, watch a film, or see a concert. Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
Tidepooling Adventure with Birch Aquarium
Jan. 20-Mar. 10, specific Saturdays
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
San Diego International Jewish Film Festival
Jan. 31-Feb. 11
The festival will showcase a selection of the best contemporary Jewish-related films. This festival is known to be one of the most prestigious Jewish film festivals in the country. Films will be on demand to screen virtually from February 11-February 18. There will be plenty of free, in person only, screenings at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre.
La Jolla, David & Dotothea Garfield Theatre; Carlsbad, Dove Library
2024sdijff.eventive.org
Museum Month: Half-Off Admission
Feb. 1-29
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 late January and bring it to a participating museum from February 1-29. You can also download a digital pass starting February 1.
Participating San Diego County Museums
sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month
Youth Fishing Derby, Seminar & Campout
Feb. 2-3
Learn to fish from the pros and watch demonstrations on how to properly rig a line the night before the 29th 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 3rd 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.
Fri. 7am to Sat. 12pm / Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd
858-668-4772 / poway.org
Mitchell Thorp Foundation 5K Run/Walk
Feb. 3
Come support a child fighting for their tomorrow. We’ll have food, vendors, and entertainment including a DJ, bands, a kids’ area with inflatable jumpies, performance groups and a spectacular aerial entry by Leap Frog Safety Instructor Jim Woods and several Navy Seals.
Proceeds benefit children with life threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders. Bring out your warrior spirit to help a warrior child!
8am-12pm / 6600 Hidden Valley Rd., Carlsbad
www.mitchellthorp.org
City Hike – Bernardo Mountain/Lake Hodges
Feb. 3
We’ll go under the 15 freeway, walk along the shoreline of the north side of Lake Hodges and cross Felicita Creek before we begin the ascent of Bernardo Mountain. Expect 7.4 miles on the trail and 800′ of elevation gain. Hike rating = strenuous.
9am-12pm / SDRP parking lot, 12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido
760-744-1050 / www.san-marcos.net
San Diego Home Improvement Expo
Feb. 3-4
Shop the best deals on kitchen and bath remodeling, home décor and lots more! What really sets the SD Home Improvement Expo apart? We feature real content and real knowledge direct from expert representatives of various professional home-improvement and maintenance organizations and via the expertise of the exhibitors themselves.
Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm /
Del Mar Fairgrounds
sandiegohomeimprovementexpo.com/
Seaside Equestrian Tour
Feb. 7-Mar. 24
Features a wide variety of classes, including everything from Cross Rails to the Grand Prix. In addition to these class offerings, NEE will be waiving class fees for competitors riding OTTBs and Young Horses. As always, you can expect the same world class dining and entertainment that you find at other Nilforushan Equisport Events horse shows. The Seaside Social Club will offer the best view of the Del Mar Arena with food that will not disappoint.
See website for schedule. / Del Mar Fairgrounds
jump-nee.com
Half-Yearly Tack Sale
Feb. 9-10
Save 50% on gently-used equestrian tack, clothing, and more. Come early for the best selection! Enjoy coffee and pastries while supplies last. All proceeds from the REINS Tack Shack directly support our program.
10am-4pm / 4461 S. Mission Rd., Fallbrook
760-731-9168 / reinsprogram.org
Valentine’s Movie at the Pier
Feb. 10
Movie TBD. Dress warmly. Event will be rescheduled in case of rain. If you want to sit up near the screen, please bring your own chairs.
5:30-7:30pm / Oceanside Pier Amphitheater
760-435-4500 / www.ci.oceanside.ca.us
Cardiff Kook Run
Feb. 11
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
Valentine’s Week Sunset Cruises
Feb. 14,17
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. There is no better place to enjoy a romantic cruise with your loved one!
Feb. 14 4-6pm, Feb. 17 5-6:30pm / Oceanside, 256 Harbor Dr S
888-507-1130 / www.oceansidewhalewatching.com
Teen Casino Night
Feb. 17
We’re upping the ante on fun with a night fully of glitz and prizes just for teens! Test your lucky streak when you go all in with a full house; double down with blackjack; or roll an eight the hard way for the win. Afterwards, trade in your chips for a chance to win awesome prizes! Grab your friends and get ready to hit the jackpot on fun! This event is for teens in grades 6-9.Registration for this event is required.
5-9pm / Mickey Cafagna Community Center-Sycamore Hall, Poway
858-668-4671 / poway.org
Laughs4REINS- A Comedy Benefit Show
Feb. 22
Come laugh with us and support REINS. We’ll share more info on the event lineup as it gets closer and a link to purchase tickets as soon as it is available. Thank you to AmericanMe Comedy for producing this event and Grand Comedy Club in Escondido for hosting!
7pm / Grand Comedy Club, Escondido
760-731-9168 / www.reinsprogram.org
Music By The Sea Concert Series
Feb. 23
Since 2022 the Logos Trio performed for intimate settings as well as on community stages. This powerful union of musical forces—Harold Reeves, violin, Justin Hansen, piano, Rachel Halvorson, viola and Paul Tseng, cello-tends to exhilarate audiences with exciting and emotionally moving programs ranging from Mozart and Beethoven, to Piazzolla and Brahms.
7:30-9pm / Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive
760-633-2746 /
www.encinitasca.gov
Silver Bay Dog Show
Feb. 23-25
Established in 1934, Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego (SBKC) is one of the oldest kennel clubs in Southern California. 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
www.silverbaykc.com
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.