Inspiring Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year in the South Bay and Beyond
Are you looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate the Lunar New Year with your family? Welcome the Year of the Snake on January 29, 2025! From traditional cultural events to creative activities, the South Bay and Los Angeles are full of opportunities for you and your kiddos to get in on all the festivities. Read on for our guide to some amazing Lunar New Year events happening in the South Bay and beyond that are sure to be delightful.
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The Best Spots to Welcome the Lunar New Year for 2025
Lunar New Year Celebration at South Coast Botanic Garden
Saturdays and Sundays, February 2025
The South Coast Botanic Garden celebrates the Lunar New Year every weekend throughout the month of February with new expanded hours and additional performance times. The festivities include crafting dragon puppets, making paper lanterns, calligraphy, Mahjong, and games. Each weekend also features live performances of lion and dragon dances, as well as martial arts demonstrations, and more. The event is free with garden admission, there is an additional fee for performances.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Manhattan Village
February 8, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Manhattan Village invites the community to celebrate the Year of the Snake on Saturday, February 8, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Enjoy a festive afternoon in the outdoor Plaza featuring a traditional Lion Dance, cultural crafts, and delicious treats.
Lunar New Year Celebration at The Point
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Point, El Segundo
Join The Point in celebrating the Year of the Snake with a festive Lunar New Year Celebration. Enjoy a lively Lion Dance performance, traditional drum beats, lantern decorating, and more.
Experience the joy and traditions of the Lunar New Year in a vibrant community setting.
Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday, January 25, from 3-7 PM
Celebrate the 11th Annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, January 25, from 3-7 PM at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Berth 60, Door 39 (relocated indoors due to anticipated rain).
This free, family-friendly event welcomes guests of all ages to ring in the Year of the Snake with an exciting lineup of cultural performances, dance and musical showcases, a petting zoo, and a wishing wall. Enjoy delicious offerings from food trucks serving traditional Lunar New Year favorites.
Free parking is available at 22nd and Miner Streets, with complimentary shuttle service on the Downtown San Pedro Red Trolley running to and from AltaSea from 2-8 PM.
Mayumi Market presents Lunar New Year & Valentine’s Day
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Common Space Brewery, Hawthorne, CA
Mayumi Market returns with its annual Lunar New Year Market on Sunday, February 2, bringing a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and shopping. Explore a curated selection of 50+ AAPI vendors featuring food, Asian-inspired drinks, handmade goods, clothing, and more. Enjoy indoor and outdoor patio seating, live music, dancing, a photo booth, and tattoo artists.
The first 100 guests will receive a free goodie bag with red envelopes. Limited early bird entry at 11 AM is available with a special Buy 2, Get 1 Free ticket offer.
2025 NIHAO Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
24596 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with NIHAO Chinese at a vibrant Chinese New Year Celebration filled with cultural traditions, family-friendly activities, and festive entertainment.
This free event welcomes all ages to experience the excitement of the Lunar New Year with traditional music, bilingual storytime, authentic Chinese food and beverages, fun student-run shops, a brand-new bounce house, and the exhilarating Lion Dance. Enjoy interactive games and activities in a lively atmosphere decorated to honor this special occasion.
Whether you are deeply connected to Chinese culture or simply looking for a joyful way to celebrate, the 2025 NIHAO Chinese New Year Party promises a memorable experience for the whole family.
2nd & PCH Lunar New Year Celebration
February 15, 2025
Join in the celebration on Saturday, February 15, 2025, for a day filled with cultural festivities and community spirit in partnership with Sister Cities of Long Beach. The event features the Lunar New Year Dreamers Market, as well as live performances, cultural showcases, and family-friendly activities that honor this cherished holiday.
Disney’s California Adventure
January 17 – February 16, 2025
Head to the Disneyland Resort for a multicultural celebration to ring in the Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure. Festivities celebrating the Year of the Snake include Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, a Lunar New Year wishing wall, special dining options featuring Asian cuisine, live performances, and character meet-and-greets. You’ll also find specially-themed merchandise across the park.
Chinese New Year at The Huntington
February 1 – 2, 2025
Join in the family-friendly festivities celebrating the Year of the Dragon at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens. The Lunar New Year festivities include lion dancers, a mask-changing artist, calligraphy and martial arts demonstrations, musical performances, art and craft demonstrations, food trucks, and more. Festivities take place in and around the Chinese Garden and other performance spaces from 10am to 5pm.
Cerritos Towne Center Lunar New Year
February 1, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Cerritos Towne Center on Saturday, February 1 from 12 PM to 2 PM, in the Edwards Stadium Courtyard. This free event features Lion Dance performances, kids’ crafts, photo opportunities, stilt walkers and Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway.
Queen Mary Celebration
January 29, 2025
Celebrate the Lunar New Year aboard the iconic Queen Mary. The festivities include a delicious dinner featuring traditional dishes which you’ll enjoy while being entertained with live performances, vibrant dances, and music that capture the spirit of the holiday.
Lunar New Year at Segerstrom
February 1, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Pacific Symphony at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The performance features a colorful presentation of Eastern and Western music and dance.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Beverly Center
January 25, 2025
Celebrate the year of The Snake on Lunar New Year’s Day at Beverly Center! Immerse yourself under the lanterns and cherry blossom trees in an afternoon filled with live entertainment, festive activities, delicious bites, traditional drinks, and more. The celebration includes Dragon and lion dance performances by East Wind Foundation for Youth and Kung Fu demonstration by East Wind Foundation for Youth.
126th Annual Golden Dragon Parade
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – February 18, 2025
Join the thousands who flock to this annual cultural event. The parade route spans a five block radius of North Broadway and Hill street in Chinatown. The parade marchers include kung fu performers, lion dancers, marching bands, and the newly crowned Miss Chinatown Los Angeles. The event, which starts at 1pm and ends at 4pm, is free to the public, but tickets can be purchased for seating in the grandstand.
Chinese Lunar New Year At Santa Monica Place
February 8, 2025
Join in the festivities from 2 to 5pm in Center Plaza for lion dances, a Chinese dough artist, craft kits for kids, and more! From January 28th to February 13th celebrate the Year of the Snake and write a wish for the cherry blossom wishing trees, stand under the red and gold lanterns in Center Plaza, and grab a photo with all of our festive Lunar New Year décor.
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