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.
Orange County Lunar New Year Events for Kids and Families
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.
Lunar New Year Events in Anaheim
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 17 through February 16, 2025
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 Decorations at the Sunkist Branch Library
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
1 - 2:30pm
Anaheim Sunkist Branch Public Library
901 South Sunkist Anaheim, CA 92806
FREE EVENT
Learn to tie a Chinese good luck knot. We will combine the knotwork with faux firecrackers and create decorations to celebrate Lunar New Year. Adults.
Sunkist S.T.E.A.M. at the Sunkist Branch Library
Friday, January 17, 2025
5:30 - 6:30pm
Anaheim Sunkist Branch Public Library
901 South Sunkist Anaheim, CA 92806
FREE EVENT
It's the Year of the Snake! We are going to make cute, decorative, slithering snakes to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Sunkist S.T.E.A.M. is a monthly program for kids 13 and under that presents concepts in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics using fun activities. All Ages.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Anaheim Haskett Library
Sunday, January 26, 2025
2 - 3pm
Anaheim Haskett Branch Public Library
2650 West Broadway Anaheim, CA 92804
FREE EVENT
All are invited to our annual Lunar New Year Celebration! Learn all about this holiday and its significance in maintaining and celebrating the beginning of Spring, a new year, and the customs and traditions of those who celebrate this holiday.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Canyon Hills Library
Wednesday, January 27, 2025
4 - 5:30pm
Anaheim Canyon Hills Branch Public Library
400 Scout Trail, Anaheim, CA 92807
FREE EVENT
Bring your friends and family to celebrate Lunar New Year with us! There will be crafts, food, and a movie!
Lunar New Year Family Storytime at the Sunkist Branch Library
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5:30 - 6:30pm
Anaheim Sunkist Branch Public Library
901 South Sunkist Anaheim, CA 92806
FREE EVENT
Join us for stories from Korea, Vietnam, and China as well as a craft! Special slithery guests from the Oak Canyon Nature Center will help us celebrate the Year of the Snake! All Ages.
Lunar New Year Crafts at East Anaheim Library
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
3 - 5pm
East Anaheim Branch Public Library
8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim, CA 92808
FREE EVENT
Bring in the Year of the Snake by celebrating Lunar New Year with some fun crafts!
Lunar New Year Special Celebration at Euclid Branch Library
Friday, January 31, 2025
11 - 11:30am
Anaheim Euclid Branch Public Library
1340 S Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA 92802
FREE EVENT
Join us for this family program and learn about the festival that celebrates the start of Spring and the New Year on the lunisolar calendar.
Lunar New Year Events in Brea
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Brea this year:
Lunar New Year Fun Celebration
Friday, January 31, 2025
3:30 - 4:30pm
Brea Library
1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA, CA
FREE EVENT
Hisss! It's the year of the snake. Come join us at the Brea Library and make some fun sssnake crafts to celebrate Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year Events in Costa Mesa
O.C. Lantern Festival 2025
Saturday, February 22, 2025
11am
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall Samueli Theater
615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Join us for Pacific Symphony’s annual festivities honoring Lunar New Year! Celebrating the Year of the Snake, 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.
Lunar New Year with Pacific Symphony
Saturday, February 1, 2025
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.
43rd Annual UVSA Tết Festival
Friday, January 31st - February, 2, 2025
Times Vary
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
This year, the UVSA Tết Festival theme, “A Spring of Remembrance” or “Xuân Hoài Niệm,” honors the Vietnamese community’s efforts in building a home abroad. Join over 50,000 guests to celebrate the Year of the Snake and commemorate the 50th anniversary of Black April. Highlights include a cultural village, live entertainment, the Miss Vietnam of Southern California pageant, games, rides, local food vendors, and a dazzling firecracker show.
Children's Snake Lantern Crafts
January 23 – February 9, 2025
10am - 5pm
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Exclusive Year of the Snake paper lantern craft kits will be on sale at Carousel Court. $8
Beautiful Lunar New Year Display at South Coast Plaza
January 23 – February 9, 2025
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.
Lunar New Year Events in Cypress
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Cypress this year:
Lunar New Year Crafts at the Cypress Library
Monday, January 13, 2025
3 - 4pm
Anaheim Sunkist Branch Public Library
901 South Sunkist Anaheim, CA 92806
FREE EVENT
Celebrate the Year of the Snake by making snake themed crafts of course!
Lunar New Year Events in Fountain Valley
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Fountain Valley this year:
Lunar New Year Craft
Monday, January 27, 2025
4pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA
FREE EVENT
Celebrate the Year of the Snake by making...a snake! All supplies will be provided.
OC Tet Festival
Friday, January 31st - February, 2, 2025
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.
Lion Dance Performance
Saturday, February 8, 2025
12pm
Fountain Valley Library
17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA
FREE EVENT
Join us in continuing to celebrate the Lunar New Year festivities with a lion dance performance by the Southern California Youth Dragon & Lion Dance team! This performance will be held in the front of the library.
Lunar New Year Events in Garden Grove
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Garden Grove this year:
Lunar New Year Festival 2025
Saturday, January 25, 2025
12 - 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's & Lion Dancers
Saturday, January 18, 2025
1pm
Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library
11962 Bailey Street, Garden Grove, CA
FREE EVENT
Happy New Year! Join us to watch the Southern California Youth Lion Dance Team perform at Garden Grove Tibor Rubin library to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Craft to follow after the performance!
Lunar New Year Family Night
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
5pm
Garden Grove Chapman Library
9182 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
FREE EVENT
Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year with a fun craft, a special themed BINGO, and snacks!
Lunar New Year Events in Huntington Beach
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Huntington Beach this year:
Bella Terra Kids Club - Happy Lunar New Year!
Monday, February 3, 2025
10:30am
Bella Terra
7777 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA
FREE EVENT
Join us on the green for Kids Club at Bella Terra - This month, we are celebrating Lunar New Year with entertainment and crafts for the Year of the Snake! Come for kids club, and spend a lovely day at Bella Terra shopping and dining with the family. This event is free of charge and open to the public; registration is required to receive craft supplies.
Lunar New Year Events in Irvine
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Irvine this year:
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, January 25, 2025
2:30pm
Irvine University Park Library
4512 Sandburg Way, Irvine, CA
FREE EVENT
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with fun activities and an exciting performance from the Southern California Youth Dragon and Lion Dance Team. You won't want to miss the performance from young talent at 2:30PM.
Lunar New Year Display
January 29 - February 12, 2025
All Day
Irvine Spectrum Center - near Regal Theater
670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618
FREE
In the Chinese zodiac, the wood snake represents wisdom, personal growth, and transformation - all necessary to begin the new year boldly. We invite you to relax under our treasured fig tree and let our wood snake-inspired sculpture inspire your vision for 2025.
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
Sunday, February 9, 2025
12 - 3pm
Irvine Spectrum Center
670 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618
FREE EVENT
Join us as we celebrate The Year of the Snake at Irvine Spectrum Center’s Lunar New Year event. Enjoy a vibrant afternoon filled with a traditional lion dance, captivating martial arts demonstrations, live instrumental performances, and more—proudly presented by the Irvine Chinese School. Don’t miss this festive celebration!
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!
Lunar New Year Events in La Habra
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.
Lunar New Year Events in La Palma
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of La Palma this year:
Lunar New Year Fest
Thursday, January 30, 2025
3:30pm
La Palma Library
7842 Walker Street, La Palma, CA
FREE EVENT
It's the Year of the Snake! Let’s celebrate Lunar New Year at La Palma Library with stories, lucky treats and fun crafts. All ages welcome.
Lunar New Year Events in Lake Forest
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Lake Forest this year:
Lunar New Year Take-Home Craft Kit
Monday, January 27, 2025
All Day Event
El Toro Library
24672 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
FREE EVENT
Stop by the library and pick up a craft kit to celebrate the Lunar New Year! No registration required. While supplies last.
Lunar New Year Events in Newport Beach
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.
Lunar New Year Events in San Clemente
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 2, 2025
10am - 2pm
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA
FREE EVENT
Enjoy FREE admission to Casa Romantica with our annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Featuring a lion dance performance at 11 AM and arts and crafts for kids.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 1, 2025
11:30am - 3:30pm
Outlets at San Clemente
101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA
Mark your calendars for a Lunar New Year celebration full of excitement, culture, and family fun! 🐲✨ Enjoy live entertainment all afternoon, including dazzling Dragon and Lion Dances that bring luck and prosperity for the year ahead. Experience the energy and magic of these traditional performances, along with family-friendly activities like festive face painting and engaging games. Join us for a day of joy, culture, and celebration as we ring in the Lunar New Year together!
Lunar New Year Story Time & Craft
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
4pm
San Clemente Branch Library
242 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672
FREE EVENT
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!
Lunar New Year Events in Santa Ana
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, January 25, 2025
1 - 6pm
Centennial Park
2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA
FREE EVENT
The City of Santa Ana is excited to present the second annual Santa Ana Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival, hosted by the Santa Ana Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and the Santa Ana Public Library. Come together and celebrate the Year of the Snake with us during this free, family-friendly event. The Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival will commemorate our community’s Asian and Vietnamese cultures.
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!
Lunar New Year Events in Silverado
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Silverado this year:
Lunar New Year Story Time in Silverado
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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 stories and songs. A special small craft will be handed out afterwards. All ages welcome.
Lunar New Year Events in Tustin
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.
Lunar New Year Events in Villa Park
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.
Lunar New Year Events in Westminster
These are the family and kids-friendly Lunar New Year events happening in the city of Westminster this year:
Westminster Tet Parade
Saturday, February 1, 2025
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.
Lunar New Year Events in Yorba Linda
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
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
5 - 8pm
Richard Nixon Library & Museum
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, CA
Celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with an evening filled with Chinese food and a collage of cultural performances
joel reyes
Westminster Tet Parade is the best!