The Lunar New Year Festival at The Huntington in San Marino pairs lion dancers with garden paths, which is a pretty lovely way to welcome a new year. It spreads across the grounds of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens for a family-friendly weekend. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet.
What to expect
In 2026 it ran Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, from 10am to 5pm. You could catch lion dancers, a mask-changing artist and martial arts demonstrations. Rothenberg Hall featured Vietnamese traditional music and dance on Saturday and Korean traditional music and dance on Sunday.
Live music played in the Chinese Garden, Liu Fang Yuan (Mandarin for “Garden of Flowing Fragrance”), alongside penjing (miniature potted landscapes) displays. Little ones had story time and activities of their own.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday and Sunday, February 21 and 22, 2026, 10am to 5pm
- Tickets: advance reservations required for all visitors and members; capacity is limited and no tickets are sold at the door
- Location: 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
- Organizer: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Lunar New Year Festival at The Huntington in 2027?
The Huntington has not posted 2027 dates yet. The festival was last held February 21 and 22, 2026, and the 2025 edition was on Sunday, February 2.
Where is the Lunar New Year Festival at The Huntington held?
It spreads across the grounds of The Huntington at 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino. Advance reservations are required for everyone, including members, and no tickets are sold at the door.
What happens at the Lunar New Year Festival at The Huntington?
Expect lion dancers, a mask-changing artist, martial arts, traditional music and dance, live music in the Chinese Garden, penjing displays and children’s story time.
Source: The Huntington: Lunar New Year Festival 2026, Pasadena Now: Lunar New Year Festival at The Huntington
How Do I Get to The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens?
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is at 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
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