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10 Best Things To Do In LA In February
February is normally a surprisingly good month for events and things to do in Los Angeles, there’s the advent of the Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day, amazing marionette shows AND numerous other things you can just do on your own. Like most major cities, there’s always a few interesting things going on, days are getting a little bit longer, so – depending on the weather – you’ve got to get out. You need to do something. With that in mind check out our list of the 10 best things to do in LA in February for some great ideas. Enjoy!
Events & Activities in Los Angeles This Month
1. CELEBRATE THE LUNAR NEW YEAR (VARIOUS DATES)
The Lunar New Year is a sacred event in Chinese culture and throughout much of Asia. This year is the Year of the Horse, not only that but 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, which is a rare and dynamic combination of the Horse sign with the Fire element (this particular pairing only comes around every sixty years). The Horse symbolizes energy, freedom and a lively spirit, with the Fire element adding passion, drive and intensity.
For more information about the Firecracker Festival, which is in Chinatown (February 28-March 1), including how to find their must-do Boba Garden, check here.
The Huntington Library event is family-friendly and features lion dancers, a mask-changing artist, martial arts demonstrations, music, art, craft demonstrations. More information here.
Another city in the San Gabriel Valley, with a big Chinese population (and great food), is Alhambra and it has a Lunar New Year celebration February 28. More information here.
2. CATCH A SHOW (VARIOUS DATES)
There’s usually at least one Broadway big-hitter in town and February is no exception. The Book of Mormon is at the Pantages Theatre from February3-15. Following that a new musical about the six wives of Henry VIII, Six takes over the theatre for a run to March 8. More information here.
Why not do dinner and a show in Hollywood? Eat at Musso and Frank Grill, Mel’s Drive In, 25 Degrees at the Roosevelt Hotel or Palms Thai and then it’s only a short stroll to the theater itself.
Also check here, to see what Center Group, the main LA theater company, is doing at the Music Center in DTLA (Here Lies Love is at the Mark Taper Forum in February).
3. DINE LA RESTAURANT WEEK (JANUARY 23-FEBRUARY 6)
Los Angeles has some great food (as previously noted), but many restaurants had a really tough 2025. Why not show them some love in 2026, and do yourself a favor, by checking out some of the amazing restaurants we have here.
More than 460 restaurants throughout LA County are offering specially priced lunch and dinner menus starting at $15. Discover new spots, revisit old favorites and explore the full list with new menus added daily. Make your reservations today!
Dine LA
More information here.
4. HOORAY LA! AT THE BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATER (VARIOUS DATES)
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is always a great place to visit. A few years ago the company moved into a historic theater in Highland Park, on York Boulevard. The shows are really something special as marionette theater is in danger of a being lost art, and that would be such a shame.
But the kids will love it and there’s some sly humor for the adults too. Each marionette has its own personality and really comes to life. This is definitely one of best things to do in LA in February.
The people and places of the City of Angels come to puppet life in Hooray LA! A plethora of handcrafted marionettes invite you to celebrate the city, from a fish swimming through the LA River to the traffic jams on LA freeways to the mountains of Griffith Park, where one lone mountain lion looks for love… And so much more!
Bob Baker Marionette Theater
More information here.
5. CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH A ROMANTIC MOVIE (FEBRUARY 14)
If you’re not in the mood for the traditional romantic movies this Valentine’s Day, how about some more visceral takes on a mushy movie? Rooftop Cinema Club is screening Love Jones, 50 First Dates and LA LA Land on Valentine’s Day (as well as When Harry Met Sally the following day). Is there a better way to spend the night than snuggling up under a blanket and watching a fun movie?
More information here.
6. LA: FOOD + HISTORY + DESIGN TOUR (EVERY SUNDAY)
Southern California has some of the best food in the world – in fact 40% of the food Americans eat comes from our state – and Los Angeles is a big beneficiary of all that lovely produce .
Our LA: Food + History + Design tour celebrates the beauty, culture, history and food of the city with a selection of lovely local specialties: the French Dip Sandwich, an LA-invented dish, street tacos on Olvera Street, birthplace of Los Angeles, and a visit to Grand Central Market, one of the top food destinations in the entire country. In between courses we visit some of the most iconic and interesting buildings in LA.
Tour starts at Union Station, at 12 noon. More information here.
7. VISIT A LOS ANGELES MUSEUM (ALL MONTH)
We have a ton of world class museums in Los Angeles, so why not use February to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with one or two? This is not an exhaustive list, but it’s got more than enough institutions to keep the most dedicated museum-goer going this month.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
Griffith Observatory – you could easily pair this with a visit to Griffith Park (see our Griffith Park & Hollywood Sign Hike)
8. NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND (FEBRUARY 13-15)
This all-star game is held every February and showcases 24 of the league’s star players. This year it’s in Inglewood at the Intuit Dome, home of the LA Clippers and the most modern and impressive basketball arena in the world.
All-Star Weekend encompasses three nights of events and games from February 13-15. Voting for the players is now open. More information here.
9. EXPLORE AN LA NEIGHBORHOOD: THE SUNSET STRIP (ALL MONTH)
The Sunset Strip has been a thing for over a hundred years. In that time its reputation for illicit activity has only grown. Even though it has quieted down a little in the last few years it’s as fun and interesting as ever, in some ways more so.
Why not head to the neighborhood one evening? You could have cocktails at the Sunset Tower, followed by dinner at the Rainbow Room. Or woof down a dog at Carney’s and party the night away at the Viper Room or Whiskey a Go Go. Or visit the legendary Comedy Store for a set… There are so many options.
We organize a special tour every Friday evening, the Sunset Strip True Crime & Ghost Tour, and it’s a great introduction to the West Hollywood neighborhood. More information here.
10. GO SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING (ALL MONTH)
Many know that LA is lined with ski resorts to the north and east – Mount Baldy, Mountain High, Big Bear, Snow Valley and Snow Summit – but many don’t. Our resorts don’t have the truly Alpine altitudes necessary in these warmer latitudes to offer a full season of winter sports, but given frigid temperatures and heavy dumps of snow, which usually happen in February, they’re hard to beat.
Make the most of the incredible array of offerings that LA has and hit the slopes! Baldy and Mountain High are in Los Angeles County itself, and Big Bear is in neighboring San Bernardino.
More information on Mount Baldy here (experienced only).
More information on Mountain High here.
More information on Big Bear, Snow Valley and Snow Summit here.
If you have any feedback on the 10 Best Things to Do in LA in February please email us or reach out on social media, we’d love to hear from you.
– By Damien Blackshaw. (Twitter)
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