Here are some fun local activities and events in Huntington Beach for the month of February that are affordable and offer fun for the whole family.

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014:

Surf City USA Marathon & Half-Marathon
Huntington City Beach
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach 92648
Admission: FREE to watch
Time: Full Marathon begins at 6:30AM, Half Marathon begins at 7:45AM
All races start on Pacific Coast Highway at Huntington Street in front of the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort (21100 Pacific Coast Hwy) and the finish line is about 300 yards north of the start on Pacific Coast Highway.

Saturday, February 8th, 2014:

Valentine’s Day Story Time & “Where’s Spot?” Costume Visit
Barnes & Noble Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach 92647
Admission: FREE
Time: 11:00AM
Valentine’s Day Children’s Story Time – featuring Love Monster by Rachel Bright with activities and Valentine's treats!
Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill – a very special Storytime with a visit from Spot!

Saturday, February 15th, 2014:

Black History Month Storytime – Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine & Kadir Nelson
Barnes & Noble Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach 92647
Admission: FREE
Time: 11:00AM
February is Black History Month – Storytime and activities featuring Henry's Freedom Box, A True Story from the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson.

Saturday, February 15th & Sunday, February 16th, 2014:

WSA Surfing Competition
Huntington Beach Pier
325 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach 92648
Admission: FREE to watch
Date/Time: Saturday Feb. 15th and Sunday Feb. 16th begins at 7:00AM daily
The largest and oldest surfing association on the West Coast, the WSA brings fun, family-oriented surfing competitions to Southern California. Competition runs Saturday and Sunday, starting at 7:00am each day.

Friday, February 21st, 2014:

Parent’s Night Out! At Bolsa Chica State Beach
Bolsa Chica State Beach
17851 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Admission: $25 for 1st child, $5 each additional child in same family
Time: 5:00PM –7:00PM
Enjoy a night out while your children eat pizza and s'mores, play games, create crafts and watch a movie. Huntington State Beach Lifeguards will watch your child while you go out to play!
This event is a fundraiser for the Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Association and your children (ages 5-13) will be watched by experts who are certified in EMR, CPR, and First Aid and have all passed background checks with the State of California.
Space is limited, so don't miss out on this exciting evening! Reservation required. RSVP to: mlaunius@statelifeguards.com by February 18, 2014.

Recurring Events:

Mondays:

Children’s Pajamarama Story Time at Barnes & Noble Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach 92647
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Mondays at 7:00PM
Weekly Children’s Story Time – children are encouraged to come in their pajamas!

Doggie Date Night at Fred’s Mexican Café
300 Pacific Coast Hwy., #201
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Mondays after 5:00PM
It's a patio party for your pup! Bring your best friend down to Fred's Mexican Cafe on Monday nights for Doggie Date Night and get a free doggie dinner with the purchase of an entree.

Fiction Book Group at Barnes & Noble Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach 92647
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Third Monday of each month at 7:00PM
A monthly book club and meet-up for fiction-lovers. Meets the third Monday of each month.

Tuesdays:

Surf City Nights in Downtown Huntington Beach
Downtown Huntington Beach
200 Main Street (Approx.)
Huntington Beach 92648
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Tuesdays 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Weekly Street Fair in Downtown Huntington Beach – Main Street is closed to vehicles between PCH and Olive Street. Featuring a certified farmer's market, live entertainment, food and merchant vendors, and children's activities.
Free parking and shuttle to downtown available at City Hall (Main Street and Yorktown Avenue)

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Group at Barnes & Noble Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach 92647
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: First Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM
A monthly book club and meet-up for science-fiction and fantasy lovers. Meets the First Tuesday of each month.

Wednesdays:

Children’s Story Time at Barnes & Noble Bella Terra
7881 Edinger Avenue
Huntington Beach 92647
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Wednesdays at 10:30AM
Weekly children’s story time in the Children’s Area of Barnes & Noble book store at Bella Terra. Call 714-897-8781 for more information.

Rico’s Comedy Show at Old World Village
7561 Center Ave., #49
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Wednesdays 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Weekly comedy showcase hosted by Rico. Full bar and appetizer menu available.

Thursdays:

Crafty Kids Club at Huntington Beach Central Library
7111 Talbert Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Thursdays at 3:30PM and Saturdays at 11:00AM
Children ages 5 to 9 years old are invited to enjoy stories and related crafts. Thursdays at 3:30 pm and on Saturdays at 11:00 am.

Family Evening Story Time at Huntington Beach Central Library
7111 Talbert Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Second Thursday of each month at 7:00PM
Story Time for the whole family – the second Thursday of each month.

Surf Industry Night at Fred’s Mexican Café
300 Pacific Coast Hwy., #201
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Thursdays 10PM – 2AM
A night dedicated to the one thing that makes Huntington Beach so unique... Surfing! Enjoy live music from local bands, drinks and food specials.

Wine Tasting Thursday at Waterfront Hilton
21100 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Admission: $15
Date/Time: Thursdays 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Shades Restaurant at the Waterfront Hilton hosts a weekly tasting of wines from around the world. For only $15 per person, you will receive 4 tastings of wine, along with tasting notes and a description of your wines from the in-house wine enthusiast, Jessie Riley.

Fridays:

Art-A-Faire in Downtown Huntington Beach
Pier Plaza - 1 Main St.
Huntington Beach 92648
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Fridays 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Over 50 vendors set up their wares in Huntington Beach Pier Plaza.
Shop for unique, local, and handmade items. http://hbartafaire.com/index.htm

Certified Farmer's Market in Downtown Huntington Beach
Pier Plaza – 1 Main Street
Huntington Beach 92648
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Fridays 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure they actually grow the commodity being sold. The Farmer's Market is held in conjunction with the Art-A-Faire. The Certified Farmer's Market is located in the beach parking lot north of Pier Plaza, which is adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier

Saturdays:

Bolsa Chica Wetlands & Mesa Tour
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 Pacific Coast Hwy. (approximate address)
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: First Saturday of each month 9:00AM – 10:30AM
Meet at the south lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, across the street from stationed on or near the footbridge, a truly magnificent entrance to the restored Bolsa Chica wetlands. Tours begin every 15 minutes and five areas of interest are included in the presentation: history, birds, endangered species, ecology, and restoration. This free tour is offered on a first come, first served basis. Warm clothing, walking shoes and binoculars are recommended.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Animal Feeding
Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center
3842 Warner Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Saturdays 12:00 noon – 1:00PM
Learn more about the animals at the Bolsa Chica Interpretive Center - during the feeding, the guides will cover feeding habits and general biology and anatomy of reptiles and marine animals.
*Please note: snake feedings involve live mice.

Peter’s Landing Farmer’s Market and Family Festival
Peter's Landing
16400 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach 92649
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Saturdays 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Weekly farmer’s market in Sunset Beach near Huntington Harbour. Featuring Certified California Grown Fruits and Vegetables; local artisans and crafters; freshly prepared food and live entertainment for all ages.

Saturday Sunrise Car Cruisers
Adams Ave Donuts
9015 Adams Avenue
Huntington Beach 92646
Admission: FREE
Date/Time: Saturdays from 6:00AM – 9:00AM
Each Saturday, classic auto owners known as the “Donut Derelicts” meet in the parking lot on the corner of Magnolia and Adams near Adams Avenue Donuts to share stories and admire their classic beauties. Billed as the “Best Free Car Show in the world”, this Saturday morning event has been a tradition for more than 20 years.