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Tết Lunar New Year Festival | Centennial Park, Santa Ana
February 7: Enjoy lion and dragon dancing, áo dài fashion displays, drumming, kids’ activities, and a fireworks show at this free cultural celebration. FREE!
Lucky Cat & Friends Lunar New Year Market | Anaheim
February 8: Takumi Alley hosts "Lucky Cat and Friends" featuring over 25 artists and makers. Help Lucky Cat find his lost lucky coin through a free story scavenger hunt, collect stamps, complete red envelope activities, and enjoy live music by the 818 String Quartet. FREE!
Lunar New Year Festival | UCI
February 9: UCI's Lunar New Year celebration includes hands-on activities for kids, live performances like the Dragon Dance, and a Wishing Tree to add hopes for the year.
Lunar New Year at the Nixon Library
February 9: Celebrate family, friends, and fortune with cultural performances and food at the Nixon Library.
Lunar New Year: Chinese Folk Songs | Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
February 10: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with an evening of reimagined Chinese folk melodies and classical favorites performed by members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse Celebrations | LA County Parks, Multiple Locations
February 12-28: LA County Parks celebrates the Year of the Horse with countywide festivities at over 50 park locations. Enjoy cultural performances, hands-on workshops, and traditional activities celebrating energy, resilience, and forward movement. Each park offers unique programming throughout February. Most events FREE!
Lunar New Year Celebration | The Citadel, Los Angeles
February 14–15: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Citadel Outlets with traditional dancers and festive performances throughout the center. FREE!
Lunar New Year | The District at Tustin Legacy
February 14: Enjoy lion dancing, martial arts demos, glitter tattoos, and crafts at this free family celebration, plus lucky red envelopes for early arrivals. FREE!
Lunar New Year: Morning Car Club & Mornings Coffee | IKEA Costa Mesa
February 15: IKEA Costa Mesa hosts a free Lunar New Year Cars & Coffee event with Morning Car Club, live music, coffee, and a Lion Dance performance at 9:00 a.m. Registration through an IKEA Family account is required. FREE!
Lunar New Year at USC Pacific Asia Museum
February 15: Ring in the Year of the Snake with live performances, hands-on crafts, and tasty treats. Don’t miss the lion dancers, storytelling, and a special exhibition. FREE!
Lunar New Year | One Colorado, Pasadena
February 15: Celebrate the Year of the Horse with live music, a traditional Lion Dance, and complimentary festive treats in The Courtyard. Guests who spend $75 or more at any One Colorado shop or restaurant can redeem a Lucky Red Envelope with a $5 gift card and special offers while supplies last.
Lunar New Year | LBX Hangar, Long Beach
February 15: Celebrate Lunar New Year with crafts, face painting, and a festive lion dance during this free community event at LBX.
Hello Kitty Meet & Greet | Hello Kitty Cafe, Irvine
February 17: Hello Kitty Cafe Irvine celebrates Lunar New Year with a meet and greet. Meet Hello Kitty and enjoy a themed photo-op. Try limited-edition treats including new Milk Tea Pudding and Lunar New Year Cookie.
Lunar New Year at L.A. Zoo
February 21–22: Enjoy cultural dances, calligraphy, crafts, animal feedings, and a Year of the Horse photo op during the Zoo’s Lunar New Year celebration.
Chinese New Year Festival at The Huntington Library
Feb. 21–22: Kids can enjoy lion dancers, mask-changing performances, martial arts demos, and hands-on crafts as The Huntington celebrates the Year of the Horse.
Lunar New Year at Santa Anita Park
February 21-22: Experience authentic Chinese cultural shows, musical acts, food, and more. Plus, get a chance to win $5,000 from the Wealth Tree.
Lunar New Year at San Diego Zoo
February 21-22: Celebrate Lunar New Year at the San Diego Zoo with wildlife encounters, cultural crafts, and special activities for all ages.
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!
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!
Lunar New Year | The Market Place, Tustin
February 21: Enjoy lion dances, martial arts, drum performances, and festive activities for families celebrating the Year of the Horse. FREE!
Lunar New Year at Cerritos Towne Center
February 21: This free event will include Lion Dance performances, kids' crafts, photo opportunities, stilt walkers and Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway*!
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 Fest | Irvine Heritage Park Library
February 21: Gallop into the new year with lion and dragon dances, Chinese yo-yo, special performances, beverage samples, calligraphy and origami stations, mini lantern decorating, paper fortune cookies, and more. FREE!
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.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Larchmont Village, Los Angeles
February 22: Celebrate LNY in the heart of Larchmont with lion dances, kung fun show, children's book readings, mahjong, calligraphy, performances, and more. FREE!
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 | The Point, El Segundo
February 22: Enjoy lion dances, crafts, photo ops, and festive surprises as The Point celebrates the Year of the Horse.
Woodbury Night Market: Lunar New Year Edition | Irvine
February 22: Featuring more than 30 food stalls, K-POP DJs, and an evening drone show display beginning at 6:45 PM. FREE!
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 Celebration | Paséa Hotel, Huntington Beach
February 27: Celebrate Lunar New Year with live lion dancing, food tastings, hands-on crafts, and a wishing tree in a festive coastal setting. Families can explore traditions, performances, and interactive activities throughout the evening. FREE!
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.
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!
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!
Water Lantern Festival | Heritage Park, Cerritos
March 3: Decorate and release lanterns during this illuminated community celebration at Heritage Park. FREE!
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