Celebrate Lunar New Year in Long Beach

Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and is tied to animals from the zodiac. Festivities vary across cultures, but often include gathering family for celebratory meals, fireworks, and gift giving. Here are some of the events taking place around Long Beach celebrating the Year of the Horse.

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INTERTREND

For 10 years, Intertrend (228 E Broadway), an international marketing and communications agency, has created one-of-a-kind, interactive installations at its Long Beach office to honor the Lunar New Year. The Year of the Snake installation from 2025 is pictured here. This year, the agency’s Creative Class Collective will unveil its installation celebrating the Year of the Horse on the evening of February 9, and it will remain on public view throughout the month following.

BRUSHSTROKES + BEVERAGES

January 28 & 29, 2026

Learn how to paint a “Year of the Horse” painting step by step at Brushstrokes + Beverages Studio (501 E Broadway) on Jan. 28 at 7PM. Located in the heart of the East Village Arts District, Brushstrokes + Beverages will provide all materials included with the $40 per person fee. You can bring your own food and beverages, though alcohol will not be allowed during the event. Or, join Brushstrokes + Beverages at Olive & Rose (255 Atlantic Ave) on Jan. 29 at 7PM for their 21+ only event. Tickets and information available here.

EARL BURNS MILLER JAPANESE GARDEN

The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden (Earl Warren Dr) is hosting its annual New Year Sekku Festival on January 25 featuring crafts, music, and family fun to celebrate Year of the Horse. Located on the campus of Cal State Long Beach, the garden presents the perfect setting for immersing yourself in Japanese culture and honoring the Lunar New Year with this special event.

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