Our Lunar New Year Celebration is back! And this year, we’re switching things up. For one, we’ve extended the celebration to every weekend in February to keep the fun going throughout the month. Read below to find out what all is new this year and then make sure to grab your tickets – they are on sale now!

  • New dates and times: Our Lunar New Year Celebration will take place every Saturday and Sunday in February. Crafts and games will be available in the Lower Meadow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. And two 30-minute performances will take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. These performances include lion dancers, dragon dancers, martial arts demonstrations, drumming and folk dances. 
  • New free activities: While some of the activities will be the same as last year, like the calligraphy station, this year you can commemorate the Year of the Dragon by making your very own dragon puppet and lantern at our activity stations located on the Lower Meadow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will also have a new photo opp opportunity available on the Upper Meadow throughout the weekend.
  • New food: Mikhuna is a Chinese-Peruvian fusion food truck that will be serving up some classics like arroz chaufa (fried rice) and tallarin (chow mein) throughout the month. Peru is one of the many places throughout the world where you can see a blending of Chinese and Japanese cultures in its cuisine. 
  • New add-on experiences:  The Garden is offering new Lunar New Year-inspired classes, including: 
    • A Clean Sweep: Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies
      Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 3
      Inspired by the Lunar New Year tradition of “Sweeping the Grounds,” we want to take your spring cleaning to the next level! Join us to learn how to make your own cleaning solutions, and get tips on how to keep your home mess- and pest-free all year long. Learn more about this class here. 
    • Shadow Stories: A Shadow Puppetry Workshop
      Time: 11 a.m. – Noon Saturday, February 10
      In this fun workshop designed for families, you will learn to make your own unique dragon shadow puppet! Each family will use their interests, culture and creativity to create a dragon that reflects what matters to them. Come light up your family’s dragon through the art of shadow puppetry. Learn more about this class here.
    • The Way of Tea: Ceremony Demonstration and Tea Service
      Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Sunday, February 18 
      Join us in our beautiful Dorothy and John Bohannon Rose Garden as we partner with Urasenke Tankokai Los Angeles Association to bring you an authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony experience. Guests will observe a traditional tea ceremony hosted and narrated by experts from the Urasenke Association, and will then enjoy a modified tea service, complete with a cup of tea and some sweet treats. Learn more about this class here.