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, a Valentine’s Day cruise, runs, walks and a clean up event. Plus there’s plenty of great indoor entertainment. Go to a dog show, visit a museum (or three), watch a film, or see a concert.
Keep reading for more great San Diego and North County events!
Tidepooling Adventure with Birch Aquarium
Dec. 14-Mar. 29, specific weekends
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. 27-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. Live screenings through February 8. Virtual screenings will be on demand February 9-11.
La Jolla, David & Dotothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla
www.lfjcc.org
Youth Fishing Derby, Seminar & Campout
Jan. 31-Feb. 1
Free dinner and fishing seminar from 5-6pm on Friday, January 31. Tent camping available with DJ entertainment, carnival games, bounce house, prices and crafts.
The Fishing Derby is open to youth 15 years and younger from 6am-12pm on Saturday, February 1. 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
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 late January and bring it to a participating museum in February. You can also download a digital pass starting February 1.
Participating San Diego County Museums
sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month
Mitchell Thorp Foundation 5K Run/Walk
Feb. 1
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 – Piedras Pintadas/Bernardo Bay Trails
Feb. 1
This is a moderate to strenuous hike. We’ll cross the Kreitzer Bridge and the edges of Lake Hodges on this beautiful 8-mile hike that takes you on the Piedras Pintadas and Bernardo Bay Trails. You’ll only gain 440’ of elevation.
9am-12pm / SDRP parking lot, 12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido
760-744-1050 / www.san-marcos.net
San Diego Home Improvement Expo
Feb. 1-2
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
Indigenous Herps
Feb. 8
Botanist and herpetologist Vince Scheidt will talk about his work with San Diego County reptiles and amphibians, including what surveys suggest about population increases or decreases of species, and species we might expect to encounter around the lagoon. Ages 15+. No cost, no reservations.
10am / Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad
batiquitos-lagoon-foundation
Cardiff Kook Run
Feb. 9
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.
6:30-11:30am / 101 E. D St, Encinitas
www.thekookrun.com
Valentine’s Day Sunset Cruise
Feb. 14
Join us for a special Valentine’s Day sunset cruise with champagne and chocolate. There is no better place to enjoy a romantic cruise with your loved one!
Feb. 14 4-6pm / Oceanside, 256 Harbor Dr S
888-507-1130 / www.oceansidewhalewatching.com
San Diego Underground Film Festival
Feb. 15
San Diego Underground Film Festival is a showcase for experimental films, video, and live shows. We have an exciting program that includes underground narratives, experimental films, and documentaries by artists who are both local and international.
2-10pm /
Media Arts Center, UCSD Park & Market, 1100 Market St.
filmfreeway.com/SanDiegoUndergroundFilmFestival
Oceanside Litter Cleanup
Feb. 20
Join I Love A Clean San Diego and Green Oceanside for a litter cleanup! We will divert litter from our street, storm drains and watersheds to keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean. Staff will have check-in ready for you on site. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, some form of sun protection (sunscreen or a hat) and bring a water bottle or two!
3-5pm / Libby Lake Park
619-291-0103 / www.cleansd.org
Music By The Sea Concert Series
Feb. 21
Caroline Nelms returns to enchant the audience once again. Her last concert left the audience enthralled, and she is back on stage with some special guests. Expect an evening of stunning vocal and instrumental collaboration.
7-8:30pm / Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive
760-633-2746 / www.encinitasca.gov
Half-Yearly Tack Sale
Feb. 21-22
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
Silver Bay Dog Show
Feb. 21-23
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. Show is free to attend.
8am-5pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
www.silverbaykc.com
The Great Junk Hunt
Feb. 28 – March 1
Discover farmhouse, handmade, industrial, up-cycled and re-purposed goods from over 130 vendors in 70,000 square feet at The Great Junk Hunt. Don’t miss out on one of the top markets in the country, with a round-up of curated vendors selling their best goods. Plus, no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin’ treasure! Shoppers walk away with items they can’t find anywhere else.
Fri 4-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm / Del Mar Fairgrounds
www.thegreatjunkhunt.com
Gem Faire
Feb. 28 – March 2
A world-renowned marketplace for fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals, fossils and much more. Take advantage of buying direct from the importers and wholesalers. From loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands, to finished jewelry, fashion accessories, supplies and tools, find them all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing service is available while you shop.
See website for schedule. / Del Mar Fairgrounds
gemfaire.com
Farmers’ Markets
Buy local San Diego produce by visiting one of the Certified Farmers’ Markets in San Diego County. Farmers’ Markets provide venues for farmers to sell directly to consumers and support small farming operations. Click on the link to find the markets and schedules throughout the county.
www.sdfarmbureau.org/farmers-market
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 to be fixed or added. Check with the organizations holding these events for costs, tickets, availability, changes, limitations and important details.