Best Things to Do in the South Bay This February

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.
Performer for Lunar New Year performs in front of audience of kids at Santana Row in San Jose
Photo courtesy of Santana Row Facebook.

February 1

Kick off February with a bash for Lunar New Year, complete with lion dancers, martial artists, taiko and more in San José’s Santana Row Park. NBC Bay Area hosts this Year of the Snake celebration, and you can take the opportunity to explore the many restaurants and shops around the center. 

Lion dancers stand in front of stage at Hoi Xuan Tet Festival for Lunar New Year in San Jose
Photo courtesy of San José Lunar New Year Tet & Moon Festival Facebook.

February 7–9

Another festival in San José for Lunar New Year, this Tet & Moon Festival is 10 years running, and put on by local event organizer UStar Productions. Tet is the Vietnamese celebration of Lunar New Year, and this festival is a big party with food, music, cultural performances, carnival rides and even a watermelon eating contest (watermelon symbolizes luck and well-being for the Tet Holiday). 

Fans cheer and wave flags in front of green field at PayPal Park, home of the San Jose Earthquakes
Photo courtesy of Major League Soccer.

February 22

One of the oldest Major League Soccer teams and the Bay Area’s only MLS team, San José Earthquakes return to PayPal Park to start another soccer season. The Quakes face off against Real Salt Lake for this Saturday evening match.
Elsa on ice skates at Disney on ice, coming to San Jose
Photo by Moto Miwa via Wikimedia.

February 26–March 6

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. 

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

Dates Vary

February is seeing great concerts come to the Civic. Australian rock duo Air Supply returns for a another Valentine’s Day performance (Do I smell a new tradition?), along with performances other musicians including Mexican superstar Alejandra Guzmán. Plus, comedy acts like “Whose Live Is It Anyway?” and comedian Samay Raina round out the schedule. 

Looking for more things to do in the area?

Visit our What to Do in Northern California page!

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