What’s Happening? February 2025
February is peak tourist season here in Puerto Rico … the days are warm, the nights are cool, and it’s freezing up in the Great White North. From carnivals to and marathons to food, coffee and sporting events, there are lots of things going on this time of year.
While there is almost always something interesting happening somewhere in Puerto Rico, there are a few special events each month that deserve a mention. Here are a few of those events for February 2025.
January 30 to February 2: Fiestas Patronales de Manatí
Held in the town’s Public Plaza, this is a fun town festival with food, artisans, and music going on the whole weekend to make it a real party! There is a 5K run on February 02, starting at 7 am. See their Facebook page for details.
January 31 to February 2: The 10th Legend Surf Classic
An official Masters Division Event from the Federation of Surfing Puerto Rico, aimed to provide both male & female contestants with the opportunity and the challenge to showcase their skills. It features many of the original surfers that started the sport in Puerto Rico. At Rincon beaches- depends on wave action! Check out some great surfing and fun time at the local bars. See their Facebook page for more info.
February 7 to 9 : Carnavál del Plata in Dorado
This fun carnival has a few parades (the big one is on Sunday afternoon). There will be artisans, dancing, food, and of course, lots of live music. There are even sports matches (boxing) and other activities for kids. Most of the fun will be around the Public Plaza. See their Facebook page for the schedule of events and for more info.
February 14 to 16: Carnavál Arroyano
This fun carnival has artisans, dancing, food, and, of course, lots of live music. Most of the fun will be around the Public Plaza. The Carnaval parade starts on Sunday at afternoon around 2pm from the Arroyo Town Center. See this Facebook page for more info.
February 14 to 16: 43rd Fiesta del Acabe del Café in Maricao
The big town fesitval celebrating the end of coffee picking is celebrated in Maricao in the Public Plaza. Lots of music, events, food (and coffee!) and artisans and more fun for the whole family. See their FB page for more info.
Februray 21 to 23: Carnaval de Vejigantes de la Playa de Ponce
The Carnaval de Vejigantes de la Playa gets everyone psyched up for the Ponce Carnaval, is the last big blow-out before Lent. These 3 days/evenings will have lots of the colorful Vejigantes and will introduce you to the town “royalty”. Parades on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. Plus of course live music and food! And the Vejigante museum will be open and having some Visit their Facebook group or Events page for more info
February 22: BurgerFest
The largest Burger Festival in the Caribbean. Entertainment for adults and children, inflatables, live music, multiple bars and over 25 restaurants with the best burgers in Puerto Rico. Held at the Plaza de la Independencia, San Juan, (the Plaza between Hiram Bithorn stadium and the Coliseo Roberto Clemente). Tickets and more info on PRTicket.com.
Februay 20 to 23: Festival del Frio in Adjuntas
The annual festival takes place on the grounds of the Parador Villas Sotomayor in beautiful Adjuntas. There will be rides for the kids, food, artisan,s and lots of fun for all. Visit their Facebook page for more info.
February 21 to 23: 12th Festival de la Abeja (Bees!)
A celebration of everything bee related- bee-keeping, honey and other bee-related things! Music, kiosks and artisans too! The Bee Festival will be held at the Public Plaza of Hatillo. See the Facebook page for more info. .
February 28 to March 4: Ponce Carnival
The annual Carnaval Ponceño is the last big blow-out before Lent. There are events during the evenings, and then Sunday is the big parade. Visit their Events page on Facebook for more info.
Other Events
As always, you can check our events calendar, Facebook page, or Twitter feed for other events happening this month and throughout the year all across the island.
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