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Cinco de Mayo | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
May 3: Watch mariachi, see folklórico dancers, make mini piñatas, and enjoy pan dulce at this festive celebration. FREE!
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
April 19: Enjoy taiko drumming, dance, and cherry blossom crafts. Kids can make art, watch bonsai demos, and try a cherry pie treat. FREE!
Lunar New Year Festival | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
February 1: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Dragon Dance, crafts, face painting, and treats at this free family festival. FREE!
International Winter Holidays | Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
December 7: Around the world music, dance and art bring joy to families gathering to celebrate this special time of the year and performances like the Dickens carolers and Ballet Folklorica. This free family festival includes complimentary face painting, art projects, live performances, and more.
Mexican Day of the Dead Family Festival at Bowers Museum
November 2: Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.
Asian Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Bowers Museum
October 5: Celebrate with live performances, art making, and a taste of mooncake. FREE.
Mehregan Persian Festival at Bowers Museum
September 7: Celebrate Iranian culture with dance, music, food, and family activities at the Mehregan Festival.
KCRW Summer Nights at Bowers Museum
August 30: Enjoy live DJs, pop-up bars, and after-hours access to art and exhibits during this lively summer celebration.
Rock’n Blues Festival at Bowers Museum
August 3: Enjoy free art-making, face painting, and live music at Bowers Museum's First Sunday Festival.
Pacific Islands Festival at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
July 13: Celebrate island culture with hula, Polynesian dance, art projects like fish printing and lei-making, and frozen tropical fruit bars. Free family fun at Bowers Museum.
Reggae Family Festival at Bowers Museum
June 1: Make a tie-dye kerchief, enjoy Caribbean treats, and watch dance performances, fire eating in the courtyard, and more.
Storytime in the Galleries at Bowers Museum
April 26: Celebrate Earth Day with a kid-friendly reading about Yosemite’s endangered mountain frogs, conservation, and the power of resilience.
Sparkling Watercolor Creations at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana
March 16: Make your own art inspired by the colorful flowers and playful animals in The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen.
Celtic Festival at Bowers Museum
March 2: Experience live bagpipes, Irish dancing, Celtic music, and hands-on art activities at this free family festival!
Renaissance Chocolate Faire at Bowers Museum
February 2: Indulge in chocolate tastings from local chocolatiers while enjoying Renaissance-era entertainment, craft demonstrations, and live music.
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