10 Things to Do with Bay Area Kids this February (2026)

February in the San Francisco Bay Area is packed with fun ways to make memories with your kids... think sweet Valentine’s events, lively Lunar New Year celebrations, meaningful Black History Month programs, and extra excitement with the Super Bowl in town. In this post, I’m sharing my top 10 kid-friendly things to do around the Bay Area in February, with quick tips and details so you can plan an easy family outing (even if you’re deciding last-minute). And if you want even more options, our Go Find Fun Calendar is updated constantly with family-friendly events across the Bay Area so you can always find something to do, wherever you are.

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Short on time? Use the quick links below to skip to any event.

1- Lunar New Year Celebrations

2- xTool Makerfest

3- Superbowl Events (that are actually family-friendly)

4- Slide Ranch Family Day on Valentine's

5- Napa Lighted Art Festival

6- Free Entrance at National Parks for President's Day

7- Snow Play Getaways

8- Oogubi Glow

9- Black Joy Parade

10- Free Museum Days

11- Free Events Calendar

1-Lunar New Year Celebrations

Dates: Lunar New Year is Tuesday, February 17, 2026, but local celebrations pop up all month (and some continue into early March).

What it is: Family-friendly cultural celebrations that can include lion/dragon dances, parades, performances, street fairs, food vendors, crafts, and kids activities

Where: Find out about various celebrations all over the Bay Area on the Go Find Fun Calendar

2- xTool Makerfest Tour

Stop #1: Big Game Fans Party (Mountain View)

When: Feb 6 (Warm-up) 12–4 PM and Feb 7 (Main Event) 11 AM–4 PM

Where: 2019 Leghorn St, Mountain View, CA 94043

What: The xTool MakerFest Tour is coming to Mountain View with a “Big Game” themed creative carnival where technology meets hands-on making. Think of it like a mini STEAM playground: families can try out laser cutters and printers, and kids can create their own keepsakes—like engraved backpack name tags, personalized game-day tote bags, or fun custom postcards. It’s totally free to attend, and there’s more than just DIY: expect a Spin-to-Win prize wheel, a photo booth, and plenty of free swag to take home.

Learn more about the event HERE.

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3- Family-Friendly Superbowl Events in the Bay Area

Dates: Super Bowl “week” events will run Monday, Feb 2 – Saturday, Feb 7, 2026, with Super Bowl Sunday on Feb 8, 2026

What it is: A mix of big, official fan experiences (interactive football games, exhibits, photo ops, merch), team media events, plus lots of kid-friendly community watch parties and family events across the region. (Perfect if you want the hype without needing game tickets.)

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4-Slide Ranch Family Day: Valentine's

When: Saturday, February 14, 2026 — 9:30am–1:00pm.

What it is: A 3.5-hour “Family Farm Day” with hands-on farm fun (often includes goat milking, meeting animals, garden time, and kid-friendly activities with a Valentine’s theme).

Where (address): Slide Ranch 2025 Shoreline Highway, Muir Beach, CA 94965.

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5- Napa Lighted Art Festival

Dates: Jan 17 – Feb 15, 2026 (nightly: Sun–Thu 6–9pm, Fri–Sat 6–10pm)

What it is: A free, walkable outdoor light-art festival in downtown Napa featuring ~15 illuminated installations for five weeks, plus projection art on iconic buildings during the first 9 nights. [ Click here for more details ]

Address: Downtown Napa (various sites & buildings).

6-Free Entrance at National Parks for President's Day

Dates: Monday, February 16, 2026 (Presidents Day / Washington’s Birthday) — entrance fees waived at National Park Service sites that normally charge an entrance fee.

*Free entrance is amazing—but double check timed-entry/reservations and know that some fees can still apply.

Closest “big” National Parks to the Bay Area (great for a day trip or weekend)

7- Snow Play Adventures

Dates: January - March 2026 (winter season; weather permitting)

What it is: Now is the time to start planning your winter getaway to play at a SNO-park, do some sledding, snow tubing, skiing or snowboarding!

Places to visit to play in the snow: Tahoe, Truckee, Arnold (Calaveras Area), Tuolumne County/ Highway108 (Pinecrest area)

*** [ Read more about where to go for snow play adventures here ]

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8- OOGUBI Glow

When: Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 from 4:30–6:30 PM | Get tickets here *discount code TODDLERSPLAY10

What it is: A parent-friendly “happy hour” style glow-in-the-dark sensory play pop-up. Expect kids get messy play + sensory toys while parents can actually unwind (there’s a beer & wine garden + food options on site).

Where: 601 Mission Bay Blvd N, San Francisco 94158

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9- Black Joy Parade

Dates: Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 12:00pm–7:00pm | Click Here for Event Details

What it is: A huge, joyful community parade + festival celebrating Black culture, community, art, music, and Black-owned businesses. It’s volunteer-run and free to attend (donations encouraged).

Where (address): Oakland

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10 - Free Museum Days

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