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Orange County Bowers Museum Lunar New Year Festival Sunday February 1 2026.
Join in to celebrate Lunar New Year, the year of the horse.
Enjoy the dances and music of China, Korea, featuring the exciting Dragon Dance by JC Culture Foundation.
Decorate paper lanterns, have your face painted and enjoy a sweet treat.
Enjoy a full day of fun for the entire family at 11:00am-3:00pm.
Event Schedule
Key Courtyard
11:00am-3:00pm: Free face painting and art projects (paper lanterns and fans), and a special egg roll treat
12:00pm: Lion and Dragon Dance by JC Culture
12:45pm: Galaxy Arts music
1:15pm: intermission-SA residents visit the permanent galleries for free!
1:45pm: So. Cal. Chinese Dance School
2:15pm: Korean Dance Academy
2026 Free Family Festivals Schedules
Sunday February 1 2026: Lunar New Year
Sunday March 1 2026: Celtic Festival
Sunday April 5 2026: Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival
Sunday May 3 2026: Cinco de Mayo
Sunday June 14 2026: World Cup Watch Party and Cultural Celebration
Sunday July 12 2026: Red White and Blues Americana Festival
Sunday August 2 2026: Pacific Island Festival
Sunday September 13 2026: Asian Mid-Autumn Festival
Sunday October 4 2026: Mehregan Persian Festival
Sunday November 1 2026: Mexican Day of the Dead
Sunday December 6 2026: International Winter Holidays
Festival Will Be Uploaded Online One Week After The Event
A recording of the festival will be available for viewing on Facebook and YouTube one week after the event takes place.
Bowers Museum Is Located at 2002 North Main Street in Santa Ana
Bowers Overflow Parking
Special thanks to the Schools First Federal Credit Union for providing overflow parking next door to Bowers Museum, in the event that the Museum’s lots are full.
Overflow parking will close at 4:30 pm.
Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information.