New Month, New Mood
First Fridays, Lunar New Year, and Super Bowl weekend energy
Hi parents,
February is here, and this weekend brings a noticeable shift in energy. Between First Friday favorites, Lunar New Year celebrations, and Super Bowl–adjacent buzz, there’s plenty happening if your crew is ready to get out and move around. Consider this a menu of ideas — not a checklist.
Friday, February 6
Free First Friday at San Mateo County History Museum
10:00 am–4:00 pm | 📍 Redwood City
Free admission all day, plus special programming: 11:00 am Playing in the Past (craft + storytime for little ones) and a 2:00 pm free general museum tour. Easy to drop in for an hour or stay longer.
All ages | Free | Learn more
Game Day Hype: Big Game Fans Party (xTool)
12:00–4:00 pm | 📍 Mountain View
The warm-up day of this two-day fan party, with interactive demos, free merch, and a lively tailgate-style atmosphere inside the xTool US Office.
All ages (best for older kids & teens) | Free (RSVP required) | Learn more
Super Bowl Experience Presented by Jersey Mike’s
All day (timed entry) | 📍 Moscone Center, San Francisco
The official NFL Super Bowl Experience with interactive football skills zones, exhibits, photo ops, and fan activities as part of Super Bowl LX festivities. Expect crowds.
Kids 12 and under are free | $70 | Get details
Game On! Chili Tasting & Football Fan Celebration
5:00–8:00 pm | 📍 Redwood City
A neighborhood-style chili tasting with football-themed fun and Super Bowl weekend energy is happening at the Chan Zuckerberg Community Space. Casual, social, and easy to pop into.
All ages | $7.50 | Get details
First Friday at CuriOdyssey
5:00–8:00 pm | 📍 San Mateo
After-hours museum fun with hands-on science exhibits, live animals, music, and food trucks. A lively, after-hours way to kick off the weekend.
Ages 3–12 | Admission required | Get details
Saturday, February 7
NFL Play Football Family Festival
10:00 am–1:00 pm | 📍 Kathleen MacDonald High School, San Jose
Run, throw, and play at this family-friendly football festival hosted by the NFL and 49ers Foundation, with skills stations and games for kids.
Ages 6–15 | Free with registration | Get details
Flying Football Fun Fest
10:00 am–12:00 pm | 📍 San Carlos
A high-energy football-themed event at the Hiller Aviation Museum, featuring hands-on games, STEM-inspired activities, and plenty of space to move. Museum exhibits are open during the event.
Ages 5–14 | Included with museum admission | Learn more
Very First Concert – San Francisco
11:00 am & 11:45 am | 📍 San Francisco
Short, interactive classical music concerts designed for young listeners, with musicians encouraging movement and participation.
Ages 2–8 | Free | Learn more
Game Day Hype: Big Game Fans Party (xTool)
11:00 am–4:00 pm | 📍 Mountain View
The main event day of this two-day fan party, with expanded activities, demos, and Super Bowl fan energy throughout the xTool US Office.
All ages (best for older kids & teens) | Free | Learn more
Very First Concert – Palo Alto
2:00 pm & 2:45 pm | 📍 Palo Alto
A playful, welcoming concert experience for first-time concertgoers, where kids can move, respond, and enjoy live music up close.
Ages 2–8 | Free | Learn more
James Henry Percussionist
2:00–3:00 pm | 📍 Redwood City
A lively, interactive percussion performance at the city library that invites kids to clap, move, and play along — great for burning off some afternoon energy.
Ages 3–12 | Free | Learn more
Planetarium Shows
Showtimes throughout the day | 📍 Cupertino
Kid-friendly planetarium shows exploring space, stars, and science under the dome at the De Anza College Planetarium. Easy to fit into a South Bay day out.
Ages 6+ | Ticketed | Learn more
Sunday, February 8
Lunar New Year at Children’s Discovery Museum
10:00 am–4:00 pm | 📍 San Jose
Lion dances, hands-on crafts, and cultural performances woven throughout the Children’s Discovery Museum, with plenty of time to move between exhibits and live programming.
Ages 2–10 | Museum admission required | Learn more
Lunar New Year Celebration – Belmont
2:00–5:00 pm | 📍 Belmont
A city-hosted Lunar New Year celebration with performances, crafts, music, and cultural activities at the Twin Pines Senior & Community Center.
All ages | Free | Learn more
Heads-up for Super Bowl weekend
Super Bowl LX takes place on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Expect heavier traffic across the Peninsula, South Bay, and San Francisco — especially midday Sunday. Staying closer to home is a perfectly valid move this weekend.
Thanks for reading and if this guide helped you narrow things down, feel free to pass it along to another family who might appreciate it.