California Events
United States National Parks Fee Free Day Feb.16, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
PRESIDENTS' DAY NATIONAL HOLIDAY Feb.16, 2026
PRESIDENTS DAY - Free admission to National Parks!
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
LOS ANGELES: Israel Film Festival February 4-19, 2026 Screenings of over 40 narrative films at theaters such as Regal North Hollywood, Saban Theatre Beverly Hills and Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills. israelfilmfestival.org | film
PALM SPRINGS: Modernism Week February 12-22, 2026. For details, maps, times, and to purchase tickets, see modernismweek.com
PHELAN: Family Trip to the Zoo at Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary. Animals, vendors, food trucks, crafts, raffles. Location: 8545 Buttermere Road, Phelan, CA. $10-15, foreverwildsanctuary.org
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
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.