43 Lunar New Year Events in Orange County for Kids [2024] - Popsicle Blog

By Jill Parkin • Published: Jan 7, 2024 · Updated: Feb 16, 2024

Lunar New Year is just around the corner! There are some fun events happening here in the OC to celebrate this lucky day of green. These kid and family-friendly Lunar New Year events in Orange County are sure to put the rainbow in your lucky day. Parol Lantern

These OC Lunar New Year events are listed by city! We will update the list as more events are announced. If you would like you event added to the list, please email hello@sandytoesandpopsicles.com.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Anaheim this year:

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park January 23 through February 18, 2024 All Day Disney California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA A multicultural celebration filled with auspicious wishes for health, luck and prosperity throughout the new year! Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, kid-friendly crafts and activities, and Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration pre-show. Ring in the Year of the Dragon with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Mulan, Mushu and friends dressed in vibrant attire inspired by Lunar New Year. Stroll beneath strings of ornamental lanterns, make a wish for the new year.

Lunar New Year Celebration at East Anaheim Library Saturday, February 3, 2024 1 - 3pm East Anaheim Branch Public Library 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808 FREE EVENT Bring in the Year of the Dragon by celebrating Lunar New Year with SoCal Tokushima Aozora-ren Club at the library! This event features a Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt, Lunar New Year Craft Stations, an “Under Blue Sky” Awa-odori Dance Demonstration + Presentation, and more!

Lunar New Year Celebration at Anaheim Haskett Library Wednesday, February 7, 2024 3:30 - 4:30pm Anaheim Haskett Branch Public Library 2650 West Broadway Anaheim, CA 92804 FREE EVENT Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Haskett Branch Library! Enjoy a special storytime, performance by the Western High School Lion Dance Team, crafts and food. All ages welcome.

Lunar New Year Celebration at Anaheim Sunkist Library Saturday, February 17, 2024 11am - 3pm Anaheim Sunkist Branch Public Library 901 South Sunkist Anaheim, CA 92806 FREE EVENT The Sunkist Branch of the Anaheim Public Library cordially invites you to join us for this awesome, cultural experience. At 11:00 am, we will have a special Lunar New Year themed story time followed by creative activities. At 12:00 noon, we'll enjoy an exciting performance by the Lion Dance team from La Quinta High School! At 1:00 pm, we will have a cooking demonstration of how to make yummy almond cookies.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Brea this year:

Lion Dance Performance Saturday, February 10, 2024 11am Brea Library 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA, CA FREE EVENT Join us for a festive Lion Dance performance to celebrate Lunar New Year. Stay after for fun crafts!

O.C. Lantern Festival 2024 Saturday, March 2, 2024 11am Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Samueli Theater  615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA FREE EVENT Bring the entire family and join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Dragon! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, marks the return of spring and the reunion of family. The act of lighting and appreciating lanterns is a way for people to let go of the burdens of their old selves and express their best wishes for themselves and their families for the future.

Lunar New Year with Pacific Symphony February, February 10, 2024 8pm Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Samueli Theater  615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA Join Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring the Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, this performance is sure to sell out once again as audiences from across our communities come together to feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.

42nd Annual UVSA Tết Festival February, 9 - 11, 2024 Times Vary OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA Join Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring the Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, this performance is sure to sell out once again as audiences from across our communities come together to feast on a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.

Children's Lantern Crafts Saturdays & Sundays in February 2024 10am - 5pm South Coast Plaza 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Exclusive Year of the Dragon paper lantern craft kits will be on sale at Carousel Court. $8

Beautiful Lunar New Year Display at South Coast Plaza February 8 - 25, 2024 10am - 5pm South Coast Plaza 3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 FREE Enjoy a captivating cultural exhibit, unique Year of the Dragon collections, dazzling events and dining promotions to welcome the Lunar New Year.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Fountain Valley this year:

Teen Paper Lantern Workshop Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4pm Fountain Valley Library 17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA FREE EVENT It’s the year of the Dragon! Celebrate the Lunar New Year by making a dragon head made out of felt! All supplies will be provided.

OC Tet Festival Tuesday, February 9-11, 2024 All Day Mile Square Park Freedom Hall 16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 FREE ADMISSION The 3-day festival will feature a variety of Vietnamese food, live entertainment, and carnival rides. Families will also have an opportunity to experience the Vietnamese Cultural Center, where they will be transported to some of the most iconic landscapes from different regions of Vietnam. The OC Tet Festival is a wonderful event for the entire family. 

Family Craft Night - Felt Dragon Head Tuesday, February 13, 2024 4 - 6pm Fountain Valley Library 17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA FREE EVENT It's the Year of the Dragon! Join us in making paper lanterns to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Fullerton this year:

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Urban Air Friday, February 9, 2024 3 - 6pm Urban Air 1515 S Harbor Blvd, Unit 10, Fullerton, California 92832 Enjoy a special Lunar New Year event at Urban Air Fullerton and celebrate the Year of the Dragon!! This will be a time of celebration and good vibrations as we ring in the Chinese New Year with you & your family! This event will feature: Lucky Red Envelopes for Platinum Members upon request, face painting from 3 - 6pm, A Dragon Dance starting at 5pm.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Garden Grove this year:

Lunar New Year Festival 2024 Saturday, February 10, 2024 1 - 10pm SteelCraft Garden Grove 12900 South Euclid Street Garden Grove, CA FREE EVENT Join us for pop-up shops, lion dancers, live music and more!

Lunar New Year Celebration Tuesday, January 30, 2024 4pm Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library 11962 Bailey Street, Garden Grove, CA FREE EVENT Join us for a Lunar New Year themed craft, activity and snacks. Fun for the whole family!

Tết Themed Storytime Tuesday, February 6, 2024 10:30am Garden Grove Chapman Library 9182 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA FREE EVENT Join us for a special dragon themed storytime to celebrate Lunar New Year! Dragon plushie craft to follow. Registration required, starting January 22.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Huntington Beach this year:

Lunar New Year Maker Market Saturday, February 3, 2024 12 - 5pm Bella Terra 7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year with a Maker Market! 30+ small business vendors, Chinese musical performance by Galaxy Arts Center, Cultural Characters, and Kids Games and Activities.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Irvine this year:

Lunar New Year Celebration Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:30pm Irvine University Park Library 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA FREE EVENT Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with fun Lunar New Year crafts and activities.

Lunar New Year Dragon Installation February 9 - 25, 2024 11am - 2pm Irvine Spectrum Center - near Regal Theater 670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618 FREE In the Chinese zodiac, the wood dragon represents creativity, good luck, and prosperity - all necessary to begin the new year boldly. We invite you to relax under our treasured fig tree and let our wood dragon-inspired sculpture inspire your vision for 2024.

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Pretend City February 10 & 11, 2024 11am - 2:30pm Pretend City 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA Celebrating the beginning of spring into the New Year. At 11am, enjoy a Kishin Daiko Drummers performance that embodies the translation of Kishin which is energy, spirit, and heart.  At 2:30pm, Ane Thanh Lion Dance will perform traditional lion dancing with acrobatics and a live instrumental troupe to bring good luck into the New Year. 

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Irvine Spectrum Center Saturday, February 10, 2024 11am - 2pm Irvine Spectrum Center 670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618 FREE EVENT Ring in a new year of health, happiness and prosperity with us! We’ll celebrate with a traditional dragon and lion dance, acrobats, drummers, plus face painters, crafts, live DJ, photo opportunity and more.

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Culver Plaza Saturday, February 10, 2024 12 - 2pm Culver Plaza 15459 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA 92604 FREE EVENT Come and celebrate the Year of the Wood Dragon with us! Time-honored festivites with modern twists, including a dragon and lion dance, drummers, acrobats plus, a MAD Dance performance, crafts, face painters, live DJ and more!

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Diamond Jamboree Center Saturday, February 10, 2024 6pm Diamond Jamboree Center 2700-2750 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA FREE EVENT Come celebrate the year of the Dragon with us! Join us for a free family friendly evening of music, giveaways, performances and the traditional lion dance. The event will be held in the atrium area near Sunright Tea.

Lunar New Year Celebration at Woodbury Town Center Sunday, February 11, 2024 11am - 1pm Woodbury™ Town Center 6460 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620 FREE EVENT Join us for a Lunar New Year Celebration featuring a traditional Lion Dance, martial arts demonstrations, instrumental performances, and more. 

Lunar New Year Fest Saturday, February 17, 2024 2:30 - 4pm Irvine University Park Library 4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA FREE EVENT Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with fun games and prizes and an exciting performance at 3pm. No registration required. Free for the whole family!

Lion Dancers Saturday, February 24, 2024 2:30pm Laguna Niguel Library 30341 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA FREE EVENT Please join us for a Chinese Lion Dance performance presented by the Southern California Youth Cultural Association. Fun for the whole family!

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of La Habra this year:

Lunar New Year Performance Saturday, January 27, 2024 2pm La Habra Library 221 East La Habra Blvd., La Habra, CA FREE EVENT Enjoy a themed craft, snacks and a performance by the Southern California Youth Dragon and Lion Dance Team.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of La Palma this year:

Lunar New Year Celebration Thursday, February 8, 2024 4pm La Palma Library 7842 Walker Street, La Palma, CA FREE EVENT Let's celebrate Lunar New Year with stories, lucky treats and fun crafts! Fun for the whole family!

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Newport Beach this year:

Lunar New Year Instalations February 9 - 25, 2024 All Day Fashion Island (Atrium Court & Outside Nordstrom) 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 FREE In the Chinese zodiac, the wood dragon represents creativity, good luck, and prosperity - all necessary to begin the new year boldly. We invite you to relax under our olive trees and let these wood dragon-inspired sculptures inspire your vision for 2024.  Our Wood Dragon Garden will be located near Nordstrom. A transcendent art installation, a testament to the majestic collaboration with Chinese Artist, Yang Yongliang is located in Atrium Court.

Lunar New Year Celebration at Fashion Island Saturday, February 10, 2024 12 - 2pm Fashion Island 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 FREE EVENT Celebrate the spirit of Lunar New Year with live calligraphy, kite painting, and art installations.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of San Clemente this year:

D. Yoder Family Sundays: Lunar New Year Sunday, February 4, 2024 10am - 2pm Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA FREE EVENT Enjoy free admission to Casa Romantica and celebrate the year of the Dragon in the upcoming Lunar New Year! Featuring lucky envelopes with fortunes (some including prizes!), and a performance with lion dancers with a martial arts demonstration.

Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, February 10, 2024 11am - 2pm Outlets at San Clemente 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA Enjoy free face painting, balloon, twisting, and arts & craft at the center court from 11 am- 2pm. Don't miss out on a special performance from the Mandarin Immersion Program students from 12:30 pm - 1 pm. May this Lunar New Year bring you prosperity, good fortune, and moments of joy with your loved ones!

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Santa Ana this year:

Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival Saturday, February 3, 2024 2 - 7pm Centennial Park 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA FREE EVENT The City of Santa Ana will be holding its first ever Santa Ana Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival. Everyone is invited to join us for a day full of celebrating the Year of the Dragon. This event will be family-friendly and open to all residents and non-residents. Look forward to  live entertainment, dancing, vendors, inflatables, and fireworks!

Chinese New Year Festival Sunday, February 4, 2024 11am - 3pm Bowers Museum 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA FREE EVENT Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a lively Chinese New Year Festival! Enjoy free art activities, face painting, and exhilarating dance and music performances. Join us in welcoming a year of strength, confidence, and luck!

Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, February 17, 2024 12 - 2pm MainPlace Mall 2800 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA FREE EVENT Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon! We'll have activities for the whole family!

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Silverado this year:

Lunar New Year Celebration in Silverado Saturday, February 3, 2024 11:30am Library of the Canyons 7531 E. Santiago Canyon Road, Silverado, CA  FREE EVENT Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Lion Dance followed by a special lantern craft. Fun for the whole family!

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Tustin this year:

Year of the Beast - Lunar New Year Children's Musical Saturday, February 3, 2024 7pm Salvation Army Corps 10200 Pioneer Road Tustin, CA 92782 An original English-Mandarin musical comedy celebrating the power of cultural empathy. Featuring students of Pacific Academy of Irvine.

Lunar New Year Celebration at The Market Place Sunday, February 11, 2024 11am - 2pm The Market Place - Courtyard near Mathis Home  I-5 at Jamboree Road, Tustin, CA 92782 FREE EVENT Join us in celebrating the Year of the Dragon with fun festivities for the whole family along with special promotions from our retailers and restaurants.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Villa Park this year:

Villa Park Lunar New Year Celebration Saturday, February 10, 2024 10am - 2pm Villa Park Town Center 17767 – 17871 Santiago Blvd., Villa Park, CA FREE EVENT Visitors can enjoy a free festive event with a photo booth with props, red envelopes with surprises and student performances.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Westminster this year:

Tết Celebration at the Westminster Library Saturday, February 3, 2024 10am Westminster Library 8180 13th Street, Westminster, CA FREE EVENT Join us for cultural performances, a children's craft and a chance to win a prize! Traditional dress encouraged!

Westminster Tet Parade Sunday, February 10, 2024 8:30am The City of Westminster Bolsa Avenue and Magnolia Street, Westminster, CA FREE EVENT The Tet Parade is a grandiose event that has celebrated the Lunar New Year in Little Saigon for over two decades. Every year Vietnamese communities across the globe tune in to watch the event broadcasted by local TV stations and social media platforms. The Tet Parade features floats, marching bands, lion dances, color guards, veterans and youth organizations, martial arts, multi-cultural attires, elected officials, scout organizations, community organizations, and an array of local and international businesses.

These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Yorba Linda this year:

Lunar New Year at the Nixon Library Monday, February 12, 2024 5 - 8pm Richard Nixon Library & Museum 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA FREE EVENT 2024 is the year of the Dragon! Celebrate family, friends and fortune with cultural performances at the Nixon Library.

Westminster Tet Parade is the best!

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