Riverside Lunar New Year Festivals

• 15th Annual Riverside Lunar Festival at Downtown Riverside January 24-25, 2026
• 4th Annual Rancho Cucamonga Lunar Festival at RC Sports Center January 17-18, 2026
• 1st Annual Chino Lunar Festival January 31-February 1, 2026
• 5th Annual Eastvale Lantern Festival at Scholar Way February 21-22, 2026

Riverside Lunar Festival

Downtown Riverside between Lime and Orange
453 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA 92501
Free admission, calfestival.com

January 24, 2026, 3-8 p.m.
January 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Riverside Lunar Festival celebrates the Year of the Horse  with food, shopping, and cultural performances. The 14th Annual Riverside Lunar Festival returns downtown on Mission Inn Avenue for a weekend packed with food, entertainment, attractions and the all - new carnival rides for the first time ever were introduced in 2025.

• Lion dances
• Acrobatic feats
• Traditional Asian music 
• Live Entertainment
• K-Pop performances
• Folk songs
• Gourmet International Street Food
• Artisan Market handcrafted goods, art, jewelry, and unique Lunar New Year souvenirs
• Carnival Rides
• Car Exhibit showcasing the best of JDM cars
• Interactive Workshops crafting Lunar New Year decorations
• Calligraphy
• Tea ceremonies

Rancho Cucamonga Lunar Festival

January 17, 2026, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | January 18, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center
8303 Rochester Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Free, calfestival.com

Grand kickoff on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., featuring Taiko Drummers, traditional Lion Dances, and Shaolin Kung Fu performances that bring the spirit of the Horse to life! It's a weekend filled with cultural performances,  food, and festive family fun  all in celebration of Lunar New Year! 

Chinese dances by YaLi Dance Studio and Tang Arts and Performing Studios, energetic K-Pop shows by M.A.D. Dance Studios, and the thunderous beats of UCR's Japanese Taiko Drums. Beer Garden + Local Food Vendors invite guests to taste your way through the festival with a wide variety of food vendors serving beloved Lunar New Year favorites. Lamb skewers and steamed buns, flame-grilled squid and more! Artisan Marketplace  unique creations by local and regional artisans include handcrafted jewelry, calligraphy, paper art, caricatures, henna designs, and manga art.

Chino Lunar Festival

January 31, 2026, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | February 1, 2026, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Chino City Hall
13220 Central Avenue
Chino, CA
Free admission, calfestival.com

Dazzling performances like lion and dragon dances, stunning acrobatic acts, and traditional music and dance bring the spirit of the Horse to life! Live Entertainment include Chinese folk performances, dynamic K-Pop and fusion shows.

Gourmet Street Food like sizzling skewers and dumplings,  sweet festival desserts and fusion treats. 🎨 Artisan Marketplace: Explore a vibrant market featuring handcrafted art, jewelry, calligraphy, and festive souvenirs, all made by talented local artisans. 🎈 Family Fun Zone: Bring the kids to enjoy games, inflatables, and creative workshops where culture meets fun! 💬 Interactive Workshops: Try your hand at calligraphy, learn the art of tea ceremonies, and craft your own Lunar New Year decorations to take home.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with music, food, and community joy at the 1st Annual Chino Lunar Festival — a brand-new tradition you won’t want to miss!

2026 CHINO LUNAR FESTIVAL: CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE HORSE!

Attendees may be subject to bag screening before entering the venue Free Ticket reservations are available through Eventbrite only, admission is free for everyone Event is pet-friendly. Please ensure that your pets are supervised at all times and that you clean up after them to keep our event spaces enjoyable for everyone. Note: For the safety of all attendees, pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. 2026

CA

• San Bernardino Lunar Festival February 1, 2025, 11 a.m. at Court Street Square, free
• Rancho Mirage 3rd Annual Lunar Festival at the River February 8, 2025, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at 71800 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270,  free
• Eastvale  4th Annual Lantern Festival February 15-16, 2025, 11 a.m. at Scholar Way, free

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