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Best Things to Do in the South Bay This February

Best Things to Do in the South Bay This February

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Valentine’s Day is around the corner, but that isn’t the only thing to celebrate this February. February is an especially short month, but this year we get one extra day with Leap Year. Make plans with your friends and family this month and enjoy what the South Bay has to offer across San Jose, Redwood City and Cupertino. Here are some of the best things to do in the South Bay this February. 
 
We’ve done the deep research for you on the best things to do in the South Bay including museums, cultural events, food tours, golfing, hikes and more. Speaking of food, we also have an extensive list of our best restaurants in the South Bay, and if you’re planning a weekend, the the best places to stay. 

Featured Photo by Joseph Sintum.
Red envelope for Lunar New Year
Photo by Jason Leung via Unsplash.

San Jose Lunar New Year Celebration

2025 Dates TBD

You can celebrate Lunar New Year and participate in family-friendly activities at History Park in San Jose. This two-day celebration, put on by the Vietnamese American Roundtable, will feature traditional lion dances, ribbon dancers, lantern folk dances and so much more! Red envelopes containing chocolate coins will be passed out during the festivities.

More info: eventbrite.com

Air Supply, coming to a concert at the San Jose Civic Auditorium
Photo courtesy of Luck Media.

Concerts at San Jose Civic

Dates Vary

February is seeing great concerts come to the Civic. Our picks for this month include the iconic duo Air Supply’s Valentine’s Day performance or Dropkick Murphys’ tour stop featuring punk openers Pennywise. Other performances include electronic artist Gareth Emery, Spanish popstar Pablo Alborán, old-school Mexican rocker Enrique Guzmán and more. 

More info: sanjosetheaters.org

Elsa on ice skates at Disney on ice, coming to San Jose
Photo by Moto Miwa via Wikimedia.

Disney on Ice's Frozen & Encanto

Dates TBD

Looking for a fun, family-friendly show? Look no further than Disney on Ice at SAP Center in San Jose. Join Mickey and his crew as they skate on ice to your favorite Disney destinations. 

More info: disneyonice.com

Valentine's arts and crafts lie on table next to pink mail box
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.

Cupertino Sweetheart Social

2025 Dates TBD

Join Cupertino’s Parks and Rec at the Quinlan Community Center for their new tradition, the Sweetheart Social. Designed for families with school- and preschool-aged children, the Sweetheart Social is filled with Valentine’s arts and crafts, sweets and lots of pink. Show your family you care with special crafts projects and a fun night in Cupertino.
 

More info: cupertino.org

San Jose Earthqueakes Player greets kids at game
Photo courtesy of San Jose Earthquakes' Facebook.

San Jose Earthquakes Block Party

2025 Dates TBD

One of the oldest Major League Soccer teams and the Bay Area’s only MLS team, the San Jose Earthquakes celebrate 50 years this 2024 season. Come to San Pedro Square in Downtown San Jose from 3–7 p.m. to meet players, listen to live music and participate in prize giveaways. Kids can put their soccer skills to the test in a competition to win the “Ultimate Quakes Fan Prize Pack,” which includes Earthquakes gear, tickets to the home opening game AND a 2024 season pass.
 

More info: sjearthquakes.com

Redwood City's 13th Annual Lunar New Year

2025 Dates TBD

Redwood City is putting on its own Year of the Dragon celebration. With taiko drummers, lion dancers and festive activities, this event will help you ring in the new year while celebrating Asian heritage. Attendees can also enjoy free admission to the San Mateo County History Museum.

More info: redwoodcity.org

Event Venues

Looking to see what’s happening right now in the South Bay? Our comprehensive list of venues below will help you find what you need to know what’s going on.

Music Venues

The Ritz

San Jose Civic 

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Felton Music Hall 

Frost Amphitheater 

The Catalyst

A large outdoor concert venue with a white tent-like roof structure. The stage is set up under the canopy, and a large audience fills the seating area and lawn. The sky is clear with a few clouds, indicating an evening event. Trees are visible around the venue; one of the best things to do in the South Bay this March.

Theaters

San Jose Center of Performing Arts

City Lights Theater Company 

California Theatre

Broadway San Jose

Museums

Filoli Historic House & Garden 

Montalvo Arts Center 

San Jose Museum of Art

The Tech Interactive 

Children’s Discovery Museum 

MACLA

An urban park with a circular water fountain and surrounding trees in the foreground. Behind the park is a bright orange building with a purple dome and palm trees. Several high-rise buildings and a clear blue sky are in the background, making it one of the best things to do in the South Bay this March.

Multi Use

Starbright Theater

Quinlan Community Center 

Seven Trees Community Center

Sunnyvale Community Center

Comedy

San Jose Improv

Movie Theaters

CinéArts Santana Row 

CineLux Plaza Theatre 

Stanford Theatre

Landmark’s Aquarius Theatre

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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