Todos Santos Art Festival
Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, January 31 to February 7
Graphic art as well as the performing arts are celebrated with art shows, concerts, handicraft demonstrations and workshops in this week-long festival.
Visit the Todos Santos Art Festival Web Site.
Gray Whale Festival
Lopez Mateos and Guerrero Negro, Baja California, February 1 to 15
Between January and March gray whales make their annual trek to Baja California where they mate and breed. During the whale festival you can not only go on a whale-watching expedition, but also enjoy the festival atmosphere while you learn about the gray whale.
Tourist information about La Paz, Baja California
Candlemas - Día de la Candelaría
Nationwide, February 2nd
It's Groundhog Day in the United States, but in Mexico, this is Día de la Candelaría, a religious holiday that marks the end of the Christmas season in the church calendar. On this day folks dress up images of the baby Jesus and take them to the church to be blessed.
- Read more about Dia de la Candelaria.
- See photos of Dia de la Candelaria celebrations.
Caribbean Baseball Series
February 2 to 7, Mexicali, Baja California
Baseball fans won't want to miss the Caribbean series being held in Mexicali's El Nido baseball stadium. This year’s series pits teams from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela and is expected to attract some 40,000 spectators.
Official Web Site: Serie del Caribe
Constitution Day - Día de la Constitución
Nationwide, February 5th
A national public holiday to commemorate the constitution of 1917 that was put in place by Venustiano Carranza following the Mexican Revolution.
Valentine's Day - Día del Amor y la Amistad
Nationwide, February 14th
In Mexico this day is to celebrate friendship, as well as love. Friends and lovers exchange cards, gifts or flowers.
More: Valentine's Day in Mexico
Carnival - Carnaval
Various locations, February 10 to 16
A week of revelry leading up to Ash Wednesday. Brazil may be better known for Carnaval, but you don't have to go that far - many Mexican cities celebrate Carnaval with great fanfare.
Read more about Carnaval in Mexico.
Mexican Carnival Destinations.
See photos of Carnaval in Veracruz.
Mexico City's International Contemporary Film Festival
Mexico City, February 17 to March 1st
Activities included in this annual festival: screenings, competitions, round-table discussions at cinemas and venues throughout the city. Films shown in categories including fiction, documentary, retrospectives on themes/directors, Mexican cinema, European cinema (a different country focus each year) and shorts.
Visit the FICCO Film Festival Web Site
Mexican Tennis Open
Acapulco, February 21 to 28
This tennis tournament is the largest event of its kind in Latin America and attracts international tennis champions looking to score points and money. Matches held at the Fairmont Acapulco Princess.
Official Web Site: Abierto Mexicano
Acapulco City Guide
Flag Day - Día de la Bandera
Nationwide, February 24th
School children get the day off and banks and government offices are closed. Civic ceremonies take place to honor the tri-color, Mexico's flag.
