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Ring in Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place: Year of the Horse Celebration on Feb 21

February 16, 2026 By Leave a Comment
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration. Photo courtesy of Santa Monica Place.

Santa Monica Place welcomes the community to ring in Lunar New Year and usher in the Year of the Horse with a free, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, February 21, from 2 – 5 p.m., hosted by comedian Paul “PK” Kim. The celebration features cultural performances, art and activities for all ages, set beneath red and gold lanterns that symbolize good fortune for the year ahead. 

Guests will enjoy traditional Chinese lion dances by Bruce Wen and The Shaolin Entertainment Group, along with martial arts performances by LA Wushu Club, a Los Angeles-based group dedicated to traditional Chinese wushu. Additional event highlights include balloon artistry, live demonstrations by Chinese dough artist Chris Lee and Lunar New Year blessings offered by calligraphy artist Emmy Lam as a special keepsake. Children can explore the Kids Craft Area, while live music performances provide entertainment throughout the afternoon. 

Attendees will receive red envelope offers and promotions from participating retailers and restaurants. Visitors are also invited to share their hopes for the year ahead by hanging wishes on the cherry blossom Wishing Trees located in Center Plaza.

Cherry blossom Wishing Trees, lantern displays and red envelope promotions will be available from February 12 to March 2. 

WHEN

Saturday, February 21, 2 – 5 p.m. 

  • LA Wushu Club Martial Arts Performances: 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.
  • Lion Dance Performances: 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.

WHERE

Santa Monica Place is located at 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, at Broadway and Third Street Promenade. The celebration will take place on level one in Center Plaza.

Credit: Santa Monica Place.

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Cerritos Towne Center Announces Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Event

February 16, 2026 By Leave a Comment
Photo of previous Lunar New Year Celebration provided by Cerritos Towne Center.

Cerritos Towne Center invites the community to celebrate the Year of the Horse at its annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Family-friendly and free to attend, the lively celebration will have incredible Lion Dance performances and talented stilt walkers. There will be festive photo opportunities throughout the center, kids crafts and a Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway for children, while supplies last. 

WHEN:
Saturday, February 21 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:

The Edwards Stadium Courtyard at Cerritos Towne Center

12731 Towne Center Dr, Cerritos, CA 90703

RSVP:

No RSVP required. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit cerritostc.com

Credit: Cerritos Towne Center.

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Places to go in LA: California Science Center’s Newest exhibit-Mummies Of The World: The Exhibition

February 16, 2026 By Leave a Comment
Produced by World Heritage Exhibitions

Mummies of the World: The Exhibition
brings together over 30 naturally and intentionally preserved human and animal
mummies from South America, Europe, and ancient Egypt. Since its world premiere at the California Science Center in 2010, the exhibition has fascinated millions throughout Europe and the United States. It returns to Los Angeles for its closing venue, offering a last chance to view this extraordinary exhibition, which includes a new selection of
specimens never-before-seen in Los Angeles.
Guests will explore the science of natural mummification in varied environments from glaciers and deserts to underground European crypts; and will learn about the methods used to intentionally preserve animals and people in cultures ranging from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern day medical studies.

The exhibition includes CT scans (computed tomography) of full-body mummies, burial
objects, mummification tools, and interactive audio-visual programs on the stories
revealed by scientific analysis. Through the lens of science, guests can appreciate how
mummification preserves irreplaceable physical and biological evidence and discover
how the scientific study of mummies provides a window into the lives of ancient
peoples, past civilizations, and our ever-changing world.

Mummies of the World: The Exhibition will be on view in the Weingart Foundation
Special Exhibits Gallery on the 3rd Floor of the California Science Center. Timed entry
tickets are required.
Guests can enhance their experience with the IMAX movie Mummies 3D: Secrets of
the Pharaohs. Part historic journey and part forensic adventure, Mummies 3D follows
researchers and explorers as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of
Egyptian mummies. This documentary is the perfect complement to the exhibition,
exploring the history of mummification, ancient Egyptian beliefs, new discoveries, and
the application of forensic science in the study of mummies.

Photo Credit: SoCal City Kids

There were so many Mummies to see! I was quite impressed! Don’t miss the two ancient Peruvian bundle mummies. They are on tour for the first time in over 60 years!

This one was so cool to see!

Exhibition tickets: $23.95 for adults and $15.95 for children.
Audio guide: $5.00.
IMAX movie tickets: $11.00 for adults and $9.00 for children.
Combination tickets for both the exhibition and IMAX movie are $31.95 for adults and
$21.95 for children.
A service fee of $4 per person will apply to all online or telephone purchases. The fee is
waived for California Science Center Members and in-person sales.
Discounted tickets and audio guides are available for Members, groups of 15 or more
people, and private events. Full details can be found on the website here.
Gift certificates are also available for purchase in any amount by calling 213-744-2019
or by visiting the box office and can be redeemed in person at the Science Center.

One of my favorite places to visit in Los Angeles!

Self Disclosure: Information was provided, but any opinions expressed are my own.

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