10 Things To Do In SoCal If You Don't Care About The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is Sunday, Feb. 8, but it's not the only event competing for attention in Southern California.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the day, including kid-friendly watch parties to events for people who don't care about the NFL championship game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

We've rounded up 10 events in Southern California to appeal to a variety of tastes, including the 48th annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K.

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Here are our picks:

A Faery Hunt Enchanted Adventure

• When: Feb. 8
• Where: Crestwood Hills Park, Los Angeles
• What: A Faery Hunt shows are interactive, immersive performances designed for young audiences and families to inspire creativity, imagination and fun.

Birding Walk-About

• When: Feb. 8
• Where: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert
• What: A birding volunteer docent will share facts about the Coachella Valley native species and other migratory birds found in the National Monument.

Endangered Animals of the Monument: Randall Henderson Interpretative Hike

• When: Feb. 8
• Where: Randall Henderson Trailhead, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert
• What: Explore the Randall Henderson Trail with a volunteer docent and learn about two federally threatened animals and the challenges they face in the ever-changing environment.

Knott's Peanuts Celebration

• When: Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 31-Feb. 22, plus Presidents Day
• Where: Knott's Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
• What: The family-friendly event celebrates the beloved Peanuts characters. Parkgoers can step inside the pages of a Charles M. Schulz comic strip as the Peanuts characters take over the park.

Lunar New Year

• When: Jan. 31–Feb. 16
• Where: SeaWorld San Diego, 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego
• What: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with eight days of festive performances, vibrant decor, and traditions that honor energy, optimism, independence and new beginnings.

Lunar New Year Celebration

• When: Feb. 7–8, 14–15 and 21–22
• Where: South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates
• Details: The celebration will feature interactive stations, a wishing tree and Zodiac Stroll, and a new dragon walk and morning tai chi class. Other highlights include include lion dancers, martial artists, folk dancers, drummers, specialty foods and hand-mixed cocktails.

Mardi Gras

• When: Jan. 24–Feb. 22
• Where: SeaWorld San Diego, 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego
• What: Celebrate the spirit of carnival with a parade, live music, colorful costumes, and Creole and Cajun food.

Marinelli Bros. Circus

• When: Feb. 6–15
• Where: MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
• What: The two-hour family-friendly show features jaw-dropping stunts, soaring aerialists and world-class performers, according to the website.

Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K

• When: Feb. 8
• Where: Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach
• What: The event features a 10K, 5K and Kids' 1K and post-race beer garden.

The Kook Run 5K and 10K

• When: Feb. 8
• Where: Downtown Encinitas
• What: Kick off Super Bowl Sunday with a race down Coast Highway 101. There will also be a costume contest with prizes.