February 23, 2025
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11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Hakone Estate and Gardens will celebrate the Chinese “Year of the Snake” at its annual Lunar New Year Festival on February 23, 20254 from 11 am to 3 pm.
The Celebration traditionally includes:
- Traditional Lion Dance at Noon
- Kung Fu Martial Arts
- Tai Chi Performance Solo Dance ~ The Drunken Beauty
- Asian Traditional Dance Calligraphy
- Art & Crafts Corner, Fun Games
- Local Vendor Booths Food & Boba Tea for purchase and more.
Children’s Costume Parade
Hakone will continue its beloved annual tradition of hosting a children’s lunar festival costume parade in the garden at 1:30, where children 12 and under wear festive Asian outfits and receive a souvenir gift (parents must register their children by noon). Other kid’s activities will round out the afternoon, from face painting to crafts.
Admission Fee: Adult (18 – 64) $12 | Seniors (65+) $10 | Kids (5 – 17) $8
The event is free with admission.
Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.
Free
Free with Admission
April 2, 2023
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11:00 am
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2:30 pm
On Family Fun Days, myths and tales from Asia come alive with storytelling in the galleries, followed by hands-on art activities led by the museum’s Art Speak interns.
Family Fun Day happens on the first Sunday of every month, when general admission to the museum is free. Themes and projects change regularly, so join us every month for this fun and engaging program!
Program Schedule:
11:00–11:30 AM: stART Storytelling for ages 3–6
1:00–1:45 PM: All ages
Free
Free But Registration Requested
Please double check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us.
February 2, 2025
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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Cupertino Village will welcome the Year of the Snake with a fun-filled Lunar New Year celebration.
During the event, which will take place on the lawn between 99 Ranch Market and Tofu Plus, there will be traditional lion and dragon dancers each accompanied by a talented drum troupe, a calligrapher translating English names into Chinese on beautiful silk fans, martial arts exhibitions, and a selfie spot featuring a creative Lunar New Year backdrop with a traditional brass gong.
Children are invited to make their own swirling snake and magic painting during a special children’s craft activity (while supplies last) and will enjoy a special storytime with bilingual Mandarin and English readings of “Nian, The Chinese New Year Dragon” and “PoPo’s Lucky Chinese New Year” by a native speaker dressed in Lunar New Year attire.
This event is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.
Please double check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.
Free
February 1, 2025
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10:00 am
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2:00 pm
The free event will celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Mountain View Community Center. The Celebration will feature traditional performances, crafts, games, community booths and food trucks.
Please double check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Free
February 8, 2025
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with tours, crafts, activities, and more. RSVP LINK
Gamble Garden welcomes you to spend a beautiful February morning with us. Explore our unique three-acre garden on a guided garden tour for adults or nature hunt for families.
See a thrilling Chinese Lion Dance and try out a variety of hands-on activities and crafts in honor of the Year of the Snake.
Free
Free, but reservations/ticket required.
• Garden Tours and Family Nature Hunts 10 and 10:30 AM (30 minutes in duration)
• Lion Dance 11 AM
• Crafts and nature activities 10 AM to Noon
Please double check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at REPORT EVENT
