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Chinese New Year Festival at The Huntington Library

Saturday, February 21 - Sunday, February 22

February 21-22, 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with two full days of cultural performances, lion dancing, martial arts, opera, hands-on art, storytelling, and family-friendly activities throughout the gardens. This event runs rain or shine, and most performances repeat throughout the weekend.

Events and activities include:

Event Schedule (Activities & Times)

  • Lion Dancers – LA Kun Seng Keng
  • Vietnamese Traditional Music & Dance (Saturday) – Thủy Vân Dance Co.
  • Korean Traditional Music & Dance (Sunday) – Korean Classical Music & Dance Co.
  • Mask Changer (Bian Lian) – Baofeng Liu
  • Martial Arts – Shaolin Temple Cultural Center USA
  • Chinese Opera – Chinese Kwun Opera Society
  • Story Time Theater – Oliver Chin
  • Wushu Tai Chi + Taiko Drums – Guo Jie Tai Chi Academy
  • Live Music – Han Music Ensemble
  • Calligraphy Demonstrations – Tang Qingnian
  • Brush Painting – Peifang Liang

 

All-Day Displays & Activities

  • Chinese Floral Arts Display
  • LEGO® Bricks Display (Liu Fang Yuan)
  • Penjing & Viewing Stone Display
  • Educational Tree Styling (Eastern Leaf Nursery)
  • Lunar New Year Photo Experience
  • Arts & Crafts Corner

Advance online tickets required.

Date & Time:

Saturday, February 21 - Sunday, February 22

Disclaimer: The Kidsguide team does their best to keep event details accurate at the time of posting, but information can change without notice! Be sure to double-check with the event organizer before heading out. Kidsguide is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or changes on our calendar—we’re just here to help you find the fun!