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African-American Festival | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
February 21–22: The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts its annual African American Festival with music, dance, storytelling, and historical displays. Enjoy live performances throughout the day in the Honda Blue Cavern and Pacific Visions Theater. Festival admission is free with general Aquarium admission.
Tết Parade | Westminster
February 21: Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the vibrant Vietnamese-American community at the Westminster Tet Parade in Little Saigon. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Manhattan Village, Manhattan Beach
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a Lion Dance, crafts, and live calligraphy in The Plaza at Manhattan Village. FREE!
Black History Festival | Pasadena
February 21: Pasadena's 44th Annual Black History Festival celebrates community culture at Robinson Park with youth performances, live entertainment, a classic car show, food trucks, and community resource booths from 10 am to 3 pm. Grand Marshal Walt Butler, a local sports legend, will be honored. FREE!
Lunar New Year at The Shops at Mission Viejo
February 21: Explore artwork exhibits and special performances by students from the Mandarin Immersion Program at Marian Bergeson Elementary School and Fred Newhart Middle School! FREE!
Fiesta in Lomita | Kiwanis Hall, Lomita
February 21: Enjoy Filipino food, shopping, karaoke, Zumba, and live entertainment at Fiesta in Lomita. FREE!
Black History Celebration & Family Festival | Market St., Inglewood
February 21: The City of Inglewood hosts its Black History Celebration & Family Festival on Market Street in Downtown Inglewood. Enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, a children’s pavilion, health screenings, food vendors, and art exhibits throughout the day.
Lunar New Year Celebration | 2ND & PCH, Long Beach
February 21: 2ND & PCH hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration on Seaport Way with traditional performances and cultural activities to welcome the Year of the Horse. The family-friendly event runs from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. FREE!
Westwood Village Lunar New Year Celebration | Broxton Plaza, Los Angeles
February 21: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Broxton Plaza with a Lion Dance, kids’ crafts, zodiac photo moments, and festive activities from 12–5 PM. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Court Street Square Park, San Bernardino
February 21: Enjoy live entertainment, food, and family art activities as San Bernardino celebrates the Year of the Horse.
Golden Dragon Lunar New Parade | Los Angeles
February 21: This colorful celebration along North Broadway in Chinatown has become the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American Community.
Lunar New Year Celebration | The Cottage Industries, Garden Grove
February 21: The Cottage Industries hosts a Lunar New Year celebration with a Lion Dance, kids crafting workshop, and storytime. Add a wish to the Lunar Wishing Tree, shop vendors, and enjoy food and drinks on site.
Lunar New Year | Santa Monica Place
February 21: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place with lion dances, live music, and festive activities. Meet a Chinese dough artist, a balloon artist, and enjoy hands-on crafts for kids! FREE!
Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Festival
February 21: More info coming soon!
Lunar New Year Festival | CRAFTED at the Port of LA, San Pedro
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with performances, food trucks, a petting zoo, and a festive wishing wall at the Port of LA. FREE!
Lunar New Year with Pacific Symphony | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
February 21: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Pacific Symphony’s dazzling mix of orchestral favorites, cultural performances, and festive music.
Afro-Latinx Festival | Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA), Long Beach
February 22: Experience live music, dance, art workshops, and cultural celebrations honoring the Afro-Latinx community.
Lunar New Year Celebration | La Puente Park
February 22: Celebrate Lunar New Year with cultural performances, red envelopes, and family activities at La Puente Park.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Paséa Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach
February 27: Celebrate Lunar New Year at 6:00 p.m. on the Ocean Lawn at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach.
Lunar New Year | The Arboretum, LA
February 28: Celebrate with crafts, planting stations, a Lion Dance, and festive photo ops at the Arboretum’s Lunar New Year event.
LA Chinatown Firecracker Run & Festival
February 28 - March 1: One of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. takes place in LA's Chinatown Plaza, followed by Lunar New Year celebration with lion dancers, 100,000 firecrackers and post events festival that includes exhibitors, activities for children, live entertainment, beer garden, and more.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Kidspace Children’s Museum, Pasadena
February 28–March 1: Kidspace Children’s Museum celebrates the Year of the Horse with miniature horses, zodiac-themed art activities, and Lion Dance performances at 11:30 a.m. The event is included with general admission.
Lunar New Year in Alhambra
February 28: Enjoy a full day of cultural performances, food vendors, live art, and family activities at the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival.
Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) Celebration | Tanaka Farms, Irvine
February 28 - March 1: View traditional Hina Dolls, enjoy cultural crafts, and sample matcha during this Girls’ Day celebration. Admission details vary.
Children’s Family Learning Festival | Torrance Cultural Arts Center
February 28: Connections for Children hosts its 2nd Annual Family Learning Festival celebrating Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse. Enjoy horse-themed arts and crafts, games, and live DJ. Every child receives two free books. Sign up for free LACMA children's memberships, meet childcare educators, and learn about childcare resources. FREE!
Holi: Festival of Colors | Maxwell Park, Anaheim
February 28: Celebrate Holi with music, dancing, food, and vibrant color play from 11 AM–4 PM at Maxwell Park in Anaheim. Tickets required.
Lunar New Year | MainPlace Mall, Santa Ana
February 28: Enjoy Lion and Dragon Dances, kids crafts, and festive giveaways during MainPlace Mall’s Lunar New Year celebration. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Fashion Island, Newport Beach
February 28: Craft a Blessings Bracelet, enjoy calligraphy demos, and catch the Lion Dance during Fashion Island’s Lunar New Year celebration. FREE!
Lunar New Year Festival | SteelCraft Garden Grove
February 28: Pop-Up Market, Lion Dancers, Korean Dancers, Sensory Play, Kids Crafts, and Live Music.
Lunar New Year at Bella Terra
February 28: Enjoy a Lion Dance, cultural performances, character meet-and-greets, and giveaways during Bella Terra’s Lunar New Year celebration. FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | Suzanne Park, Walnut
February 28: The City of Walnut hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration at Suzanne Park with dragon dancers, firecrackers, entertainment, games, and a wishing tree. The event runs from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Irvine Spectrum Center
March 1: Enjoy 15+ cultural performances, face painting, balloon art, and festive mocktails at Irvine Spectrum’s Lunar New Year celebration. FREE!
Purim Carnival | Alpert JCC, Long Beach
March 1: Celebrate Purim with an afternoon of festive fun, dress up in family-friendly costumes and enjoy a lively community celebration filled with games, attractions, food, and traditional hamantaschen.
Girl’s Day | CSULB Japanese Garden
March 1: Girl's Day or "Doll Festival" is celebrated every March 3 in Japan to pray for the health and happiness of young girls in Japan.
Holi Festival Youth Program | North Torrance Library, Torrance
March 3: Enjoy music, crafts, and colorful fun during this Holi youth celebration at the library. FREE!
Water Lantern Festival | Heritage Park, Cerritos
March 3: Decorate and release lanterns during this illuminated community celebration at Heritage Park. FREE!
Noche de Estrellas | Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
March 6: Dance to live Latin music, explore the Aquarium after hours, and enjoy cultural performances and ocean encounters. Admission required.
Dragon Boat Festival | Burton Chace Park, Marina Del Rey
March 7: Features 40 local and out-of-state dragon boat teams and clubs competing to be the fastest on the water. Enjoy arts and crafts, entertainment, and food trucks. FREE!
Holi & The Beach | Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach
March 7: Throw vibrant colors on the beach with Bollywood DJs, live entertainment, and nonstop spring festival fun. Admission required.
Holi | Victory Park, Pasadena
March 8: Families and community members are invited to gather outdoors for an afternoon of music, color, and cultural celebration. FREE!
Happy Holi Festival | Artesia Park
March 8: Celebrate Holi with live music, DJs, color play, and authentic Indian cuisine in this vibrant spring Festival of Colors. Admission required.
Cherry Blossom Festival | Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, San Diego
March 12-15: Stroll beneath blooming cherry blossoms, enjoy cultural performances, family activities, food vendors, and a festive beer and sake garden in Balboa Park. Admission required.
Pow Wow at Puvungna | California State University, Long Beach
March 14–15: Experience one of Southern California’s largest American Indian gatherings with traditional dancing, cultural presentations, Native foods, and artisan vendors. FREE!
St. Joseph’s Day and Return of the Swallows Celebration | Mission San Juan Capistrano
March 19: Celebrate the annual return of the famous swallows to Capistrano with live Mariachi music, Flamenco dance, Native American storytelling, and a lecture by swallows expert Dr. Charles Brown. Ring the historic bells, tour Serra Chapel, and enjoy crafts including bracelet and trucker hat making.
Cirque Kalabanté | CSULB Carpenter Performing Arts Center
March 21: Vibrant and energetic show with acrobatics, live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora that is inspired by the daily life in Guinea, West Africa.
San Gabriel Lunar Lantern Festival
March 21-22: Experience lantern displays, live performances, street food, shopping, and more!
Cirque Kalabanté | The Soraya, Northridge
March 22: Cirque Kalabanté performs Afrique en Cirque, a gravity-defying acrobatic show inspired by daily life in Guinea, West Africa. Acrobats are accompanied by live kora, percussion, and Afro-jazz music.
Aloha Spring Festival | Mess Hall at FLIGHT, Tustin
March 28: Enjoy Polynesian dance, live music, island vendors, plants, and ono grinds at this spring festival with family and pet-friendly vibes. FREE!
Celebrating the Spring Equinox | Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum, San Juan Capistrano
March 28: Celebrate the spring equinox and the return of the swallows with crafts, basket weaving demonstrations, and museum tours at a historic adobe cultural center.
Cherry Blossom Cultural Festival | Columbia Park, Torrance
March 29: Picnic under blooming cherry blossoms while enjoying live performances, martial arts demos, crafts, and food at this cultural festival. FREE!
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!
