California Events
United States National Parks Fee Free Day Feb.16, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
PRESIDENTS' DAY NATIONAL HOLIDAY Feb.16, 2026
ANAHEIM: Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration January 23-February 22, 2026. Lunar New Year Procession parade, culinary marketplaces and Lucky Wishes Wall, return. $, disneyland.com
CLOVERDALE: Cloverdale Citrus Fair February 13-16, 2026 at Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds. Traditional fair in Sonoma County includes wine competition and carnival. Held annually for over 100 years! Location: 1 Citrus Fair Drive, Cloverdale, CA. $, cloverdalecitrusfair.org
IMPERIAL: California Mid-Winter Fair & Fiesta February 27-March 15, 2026 (closed Mon. & Tues.) at Imperial Valley Fairgrounds. Helm Brothers Carnival, wrist bands available. Location: 200 East Second Street,
INDIO: Riverside County Fair & National Date Fest February 12-March 1, 2026 at Riverside County Fairgrounds. Includes queen and court, date contests and foods, carnival rides, vendor booths, food and Presidents Day Parade. 46350 Arabia St, Indio, CA 92201. $12 presale, $15 approx. datefest.org
KERNVILLE: Whiskey Flat Days February 13-16, 2026, Whiskey Flat Days Parade, 1850's encampment, 2- day rodeo at fairgrounds. gotokernville.com
LOS ANGELES: Reel Independent Film Festival February 12-28, 2026, takes place at multiple cinema locations and venues. $tickets, hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 12-22, 2026. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com
SACRAMENTO: Disney on Ice "Let's Dance" February 12-16, 2026 at Golden 1 Center. 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: 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA. $, disneyonice.com
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
TEHACHAPI: Presidential Polar Plunge at Dye Natatorium Pool February 16, 2026. Take a lap or chill in the cold water. Enjoy free coffee and hot chocolate after the plunge. This is a FREE event to anyone ages 10 and up! Location: 400 S. Snyder Ave., Tehachapi, CA. tvrpd.org/ presidential-polar-plunge
Past events
CORONADO: Valentine's Day 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run February 16, 2025, 7:30 a.m. at Tidelands Park. Location: 2000 Mullinex Dr. Coronado, CA $28-159, valentinesday10k.com | runs
GARDEN GROVE: Orange County Doll Affaire February 16, 2025, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South. Antique to Modern Dolls, Bears, Toys, Miniatures and more. Location: 11767 S Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA. $6, dollshowusa.com
LA CANADA: Cool Camellia Celebration February 1, 2025 Camellia Walk | Camellia Display February 15-16, 2025 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive La Cañada Flintridge, CA $15, descansogardens.org
ORANGE: Vintage Computer Festival SoCal February 15-16, 2025 at Hotel Fera Anaheim. Vintage computer equipment exhibits featuring pristine restorations & incredible modifications, accessories for just about any vintage computer model (Atari, Apple, Commodore, IBM, Radio Shack, Tandy, Texas Instruments & more.) Hours: 9am-6pm daily Location: 100 The City Drive North, Orange CA. $25-100, VCFSoCal.com
PALA: Luis Angel "El Flaco" February 16, 2025, 6 p.m. at Pala Events Center 11154 Highway 76 Pala, CA $65-110, palacasino.com
PHELAN: Family Trip to the Zoo 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary. Animals, vendors, food trucks, crafts, raffles. Location: 8545 Buttermere Road, Phelan, CA. $8, foreverwildsanctuary.org
REDONDO BEACH: Peninsula Symphony Concert - Tchaikovsky and More, February 16, 2025, 5 p.m. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 plus Florence Price's Dances in the Canebrakes and Louise Farrenc's Overture No.1. at Redondo Union High School. Location: 631 Vincent St., Redondo Beach, CA. Free admission & parking, pensym.org
PACIFIC PALISADES: Genesis Open February 13-16, 2025 - must confirm due to Pacific Palisades fire disaster. Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, CA $, genesisopen.com
PALM DESERT: Palm Desert 1/2 Marathon & 5K February 16, 2025, 7 a.m. at Civic Center Park. Flat, fast 5K course in Coachella Valley includes post-race food. Location: 43900 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert, CA. $20-95, palmdeserthalfmarathon.com | runs
PLACER COUNTY: Valentines on the Placer Wine Trail February 14-16, 2025. This is not a ticketed event but takes place at wineries along the Placer (County) Wine Trail on select days. placerwine.com
RANCHO MIRAGE: Desert Arts Festival February 14, 15 & 16, 2025, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The River at Rancho Mirage. Location: 71800 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, CA, Free admission and parking, westcoastartists.com
SAN DIEGO: Psychic & Wellness Healing Art Expo February 16, 2025, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Handlery Hotel San Diego. Meet Shamans, Psychics, Mediums, Astrologers, Tarot readers, Reiki masters, Spiritual Healers, Energy healers and shop for Aura photography, Holistic clothes, Crystals, Books, Gemstone jewelry and much more. Location: 950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA. Free-$, littlesedona.com
SAN DIEGO: Air Supply, concert February 16, 2025, 8 p.m. Harrah's Resort SoCal Events Center 777 Harrah's Rincon Way San Diego (Funner), CA. $53-up, harrahssocal.com
SANTA MARIA: Industria Del Amor, Ladron, Jaime Espinoza y Los Fugitivos, Los Mismos, Y Los Bondadosos love concert at Santa Maria Fairpark February 16, 2025, 8 p.m. Location: 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria, CA. $29, santamariafairpark.com
TEHACHAPI: Monster Trucks February 15-16, 2025, 12-4 p.m. at Rodeo Grounds. 2X Monster Trucks Live is coming to Tehachapi! World Champion Monsters, National TV monster trucks, exciting side acts, monster truck rides, and more! Don't miss 2-time Monster Jam World Champion Bounty Hunter, crowd favorite Shark Bite, the unpredictable Jekyll & Hyde, and the big bad dino Roarin Rex! Plus a guest appearance by the legendary Dennis Anderson in King Sling. Location: N. Dennison Road, Tehachapi, CA. $25-up, 2xmonstertrucks.com
VALENCIA: Cupid Dash 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon February 16, 2025, 7:30 a.m. at West Creek Park. Location: 24247 Village Cir Drive Valencia, CA. $24-45, active.com | runs
YERMO: Calico Ghost Town California Days February 15-16, 2025, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. $10 for adults, $5 for youth (4-13), and free for children 3 and under. Location: 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo, CA 92398. Information cms.sbcounty.gov/ parks/Parks/CalicoGhostTown.aspx calicotown.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.