California Events
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's Whale Fiesta Feb.1, 2026, San Pedro
Sunday, February 1, 2026
February is San Diego Museum Month. Residents and visitors enjoy special half-off admission at over 45 local museums, historic sites, gardens, aquariums and other cultural destinations throughout San Diego County. sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
ALAMEDA: Alameda Point Winter Antiques Fair held the 1st Sunday of the Month! The Alameda Point Antiques Faire is the largest antiques show in Northern California. Location: 2900 Navy Way (at Main Street) Alameda, CA. $, alamedapointantiquesfaire.comANAHEIM: Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration January 23-February 22, 2026. Lunar New Year Procession parade, culinary marketplaces and Lucky Wishes Wall, return. $, disneyland.com
CAMBRIA: Cambria Art & Wine Festival January 29-February 1, 2026. Wine tasting, art browsing and buying, there's fundraising efforts and buzz throughout the village. Artists Faire takes place at Veterans' Hall Saturday & Sunday. Kick-off party on Friday night, CambriaArtWine.org
CHINO: Lunar New Year Festival January 31-February 1, 2026 at Chino City Hall. Location: 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA. Free admission, calfestival.com
DAVIS: Davis Odd Fellows Chocolate Festival February 1, 2026, 2-5 p.m. at Davis Odd Fellows Lodge. Chocolate samples, chocolate cocktails, beer and chocolate fountain. Location: 415 2nd Street Davis, CA. $, davislodge.org | chocolate
FRESNO: Disney on Ice "Let's Dance" January 29-February 1, 2026 at Selland Arena. Mickey Mouse is rocking the DJ table, Asha's on a journey to save the Kingdom of Rosas and Ariel is grooving under the sea - some of the magic moments of Disney. Location: 700 M St., Fresno, CA. $, disneyonice.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Surf City Marathon February 1, 2026 at Huntington City Beaches includes Surf City Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile and Kids Run. runsurfcity.com
LA JOLLA: Farmer's Insurance Open January 29-February 1, 2026 at Torrey Pines Golf Course. The tournament is televised internationally for four days, generates $30 million in economic impact to the City of San Diego, and contributes in excess of $3.1 million to local San Diego charities annually. Location: 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd. $, farmersinsuranceopen.com
LAKEWOOD: Imaginarium Journey to Zenthara through March 29, 2026 at Lakewood Center Mall. Zenthara is a magical, mythical experience where guests can immerse themselves 5 million lights. Location: 326 Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood, CA. $25 approx., imaginarium360.com
LOS ANGELES: Griffith Park Half Marathon & 5K Run February 1, 2026, 7:30 a.m. Location: Griffith Park, 4659 Crystal Springs Dr., (Rangers Station Parking Lot) Los Angeles, CA. $50-102 approx., rungpr.com
MAMMOTH LAKES: Full Moon Snow Shoe Tour January 31-February 1, 2026. Depart the Tamarack Cross-Country Ski Center between 6:15 p.m. for a 1.5-hour guided tour. $75 approx. per person includes equipment. Space is limited. mammothmountain.com
MONTEREY PARK: Lunar New Year Festival January 31-February 1, 2026. Seven blocks on Garvey Avenue. Free annual street fair attracts thousands of people to enjoy music, entertainment, food vendors and Chinese New Year traditions. Free, lunarnewyears.com
NAPA: Napa Lighted Art Festival January 17-February 15, 2026 Friday-Saturday 6-10 p.m. | Sunday-Thursday 6-9 p.m. Projection artwork also appears on three iconic downtown buildings for the first 9 nights of the festival. Free, cityofnapa.org/ 689/ Napa-Lighted-Art-Festival
NAPA: Wine & Wellness: Bubbles, Balance & Body, Welcome the New Year at Cuvaison February 1, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Cuvaison Estate Tasting Room. One-hour, all-levels resistance-based workout led by Napa's own Laisha Ames, designed to strengthen and refresh. No weights or barre needed. Afterward, unwind with a glass of Cuvaison sparkling wine and light bites while discovering the artistry of bubbles. Location: 1221 Duhig Road, Napa, CA. $50, tewines.com
ORANGE: California Comic Convention January 31-February 1, 2026 at Hotel Fera Anaheim. Comic book Social. Vintage Comic & Comic art Dealers from all over the U.S. Location: 100 City Drive N., Orange, CA. $10-40, calcomiccon.com | anime
PLEASANTON: Manufacturers RV Show January 23-February 1, 2026 at Alameda County Fairgrounds. RVs, Motor Homes, 5th Wheels, Trailers, Toy-Haulers and more! Location: 2005 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA. $15-20 + $15 parking, rvshow.net
POMONA: Grand National Roadster Show January 30-February 1, 2026 at Fairplex. World's largest collector car marketplace featuring Car Corral Drive-In. Over 500 vehicles compete for awards indoors, while another 400-800 vehicles join the event each day for the Annual Grand Daddy Drive-In, parking between buildings as part of the show. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $, hemmings.com
RAYMOND: Hensley Off Road Race 10K Run and Mountain Bike Race February 1, 2026, 8 a.m. Hensley Lake Buck Ridge Trail 29863 River Rd. Raymond, CA $11-70 + $parking, bikesignup.com
SACRAMENTO: PBR Professional Bull Riding - Unleash the Beast Tour January 30-February 1, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. World-class athletes go head-to-head with powerful bucking bulls. Location: Sacramento, CA $40-up, pbr.com | rodeo
SACRAMENTO: Northern California Home & Landscape Expo January 30-February 1, 2026 at Cal Expo. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $12, $10 parking, homeandlandscapeexpo.com| home shows
SAN DIEGO: San Diego Museum Month February 1-28, 2026. With your Museum Month printed pass enjoy up to half-off admission all month long at 70+ local museums, historic sites, gardens, parks, aquariums/zoos and more. Details: sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Sketchfest, January 15-February 1, 2026. The best of sketch and improv showcase with 16 days of presentations in venures throughout the city. $price vary, sfsketchfest.com
SAN FRANCISCO: Sutter Health San Francisco Half Marathon 10K & 5K in Golden Gate Park Sunday, February 1, 2026, 7:55 a.m. Location: John F. Kennedy Drive east of Stow Lake Drive (start line), San Francisco, CA $, sanfranciscohalfmarathon.org
SAN PEDRO : Whale Fiesta February 1, 2026, 10-3 p.m. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Free and open to all. No registration required.
SANTA BARBARA: Snow Leopard Festival February 1, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Santa Barbara Zoo. 80 tons of snow for sledding and snow play for this frosty festival. The snow leopard and other animals play in the snow and there are fun activities for all ages. Location: 500 Niņos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. $21-35 sbzoo.org
SANTA MONICA: The Makers Hive Market February 1, 2026, 12-5 p.m. at Santa Monica Place. Valentine's Edition brings 35+ makers, interactive workshops, live music, quirky portraits and a custom fragrance experience. Location: Center Plaza, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA. Free, santamonicaplace.com/ events.
VISALIA: Visalia SpringFest Home & Patio Show January 30-February 1, 2026 at Visalia Convention Center. Location: 303 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA. $7-10, visaliahomeshows.com | home shows
WESTMINSTER: Cho Hoa Flower Festival January 29-February 15, 2026, 6-10 p.m. at Asian Garden Mall. Location: 9200 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, CA. Food and night market vendors Thursday-Sunday 6-10 p.m. Free to see, facebook.com/AsianGarden asiangardenmall.com
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