January/February 2026
Celebrate the Year of the Horse
February 17, 2026 to Feb 5, 2027
- The Horse symbolizes heightened energy, passion and transformative potential.
- Chinese greeting: Kung Hei Fat Choy! Wishing a happy and prosperous new year to you!
- Korean greeting: Haengbokan Saehae Doeseyo! Have a happy new year!
- Japanese greeting: Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu! Happy New Year!
Want prosperity in 2026? How about good luck? Then come and enjoy this wildly spectacular Lunar New Year Lion Dance performed by the GDPT Chanh Kien Lion Dancers!
Date: Feb 7, 2026
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Linda Vista Library, 2160 Ulric St., San Diego, CA 92111-6628
This community-rooted festival in City Heights kicks off Lunar New Year celebrations with a focus on cultural traditions, performances and food of Vietnam and Southeast Asia communities.
Date: Feb 13-15, 2026
Time: all day
Location: Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park
Want prosperity in 2026? How about good luck? Then come and enjoy this wildly spectacular Lunar New Year Lion Dance!
Date: Feb 14, 2026
Time: 1:00-1:30 pm
Location: Balboa Library
Want prosperity in 2026? How about good luck? Then come and enjoy this wildly spectacular Lunar New Year Lion Dance!
Date: Feb 20, 2026
Time: 3:00-3:45 pm
Location: San Ysidro Library
After years in Mira Mesa, the 2026 Festival moves to Liberty Station. Family-friendly, rides, games, food, music.
Date: Feb 20-22, 2026
Time: all day
Location: NTC Park at Libery Station
FREE Admission
Want prosperity in 2026? How about good luck? Then come and enjoy this wildly spectacular Lunar New Year Lion Dance!
Date: Feb 21, 2026
Time: 11:00-11:30 am
Location: Del Mar Library
Cultural and Educational Lunar New Year events happening at Balboa Park!
Date: Feb 21-22, 2026
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: House of China at Balboa Park
Date: Feb 8-Mar 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: Downtown San Diego, 428 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA 92101