What to do in San Diego this weekend, Feb. 13–15: festivals, performances and museum nights
A packed mid-February calendar across City Heights, Balboa Park and Downtown
San Diego’s weekend of Feb. 13–15, 2026, brings a cluster of public cultural events alongside ticketed evening programming. Several highlights fall on Valentine’s Day weekend, spanning family-friendly festivals, after-hours museum events and performing arts offerings.
Three-day Lunar New Year Festival returns to City Heights
A major anchor event is the San Diego Lunar New Year Festival, scheduled for a three-day run at Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park (4455 Wightman St.). Organizers list the festival as free and open to the public, with programming that includes lantern displays, cultural performances, exhibitions, lion dances and family activities.
Event hours are set for Friday, Feb. 13 (5–10 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 14 (11 a.m.–10 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 15 (11 a.m.–8 p.m.). Transit information provided for the event points visitors to local bus service serving the park.
Balboa Park: comics creators, dance and a late-night science program
Balboa Park’s calendar lists multiple weekend options across museums and cultural venues. At the WorldBeat Center, Black Comix Day 2026 is scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14–15, running 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The event is advertised as free, with a focus on creators of African descent working in comic books, animation and film.
For performing arts, Balboa Park listings include “San Diego Ballet: Perspective – Celebrating 100 Years at SDMA,” slated for Feb. 13 through Feb. 15 as part of centennial programming tied to the San Diego Museum of Art.
For adults seeking an evening program, the park’s listings also include “Secret Society of Adultologists: Love Bites,” a 21+ event on Friday, Feb. 13 (7–11 p.m.), described as an after-hours program exploring animal mating rituals and related themes, with ticket prices listed in the mid-range.
Downtown: Chinese New Year Fair dates set for later in the month
While it falls outside the Feb. 13–15 window, organizers have also posted dates for the San Diego Chinese New Year Fair in the city’s Asian Pacific Thematic District area. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 1 (10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days) and is listed as free, with cultural entertainment and food among the attractions.
Planning notes
Many public festivals list free admission, while museum nights and special dining events are typically ticketed and age-restricted in some cases.
Start times vary widely by day; Friday programming skews toward evening openings, while Saturday and Sunday offer longer daytime schedules.
Event details and schedules can change; attendees should confirm times, entry requirements and any ticketing policies before heading out.