Two-day family festival in San Marino features lion dancers, martial arts, music, crafts and garden experiences to welcome the Year of the Horse at The Huntington

Welcome the Year of the Horse at The Huntington, where the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival transforms the San Marino landmark into a two-day celebration of Asian and Asian American traditions.​​

The family-friendly event features lion dancers, a mask-changing artist, martial arts demonstrations, contemporary dance, floral arts, music and more, highlighting Asian diasporic heritage in a prestigious cultural setting.​​

Performances include Vietnamese traditional music and dance by Thủy Vân Dance Company on Saturday, Feb. 21, and Korean traditional music and dance by the Korean Classical Music and Dance Company on Sunday, Feb. 22, with shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in Rothenberg Hall.​​

Martial arts demonstrations and lion dances are scheduled throughout both days at various locations on the grounds.​​

Families can visit the Munger Research Center Plaza for Story Time Theater readings by Oliver Chin and book signings with Chin and illustrator Jennifer Wood, along with hands-on children’s activities.​ 

In the Chinese Garden, Han Music Ensemble performs live music, a LEGO bricks model of Liu Fang Yuan by Cindy Zhan is on display, and a photo experience offers keepsake images.​​

Penjing and viewing stone displays and educational tree styling add a horticultural dimension.​​

Lunar New Year Festival at The Huntington will run on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21–22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, California.​​ For more information, call 626-405-2100 or visit https://www.huntington.org/lunar-new-year-festival. Ticket prices: included in gardens admission; see huntington.org for current ticket rates.