What are the cool kids doing this month? It’s all about the ox.
The lunar new year is underway, and here in the United States there are many events families can attend to celebrate. Check your local museums, zoos, and libraries for some worthwhile choices.
Here’s a round-up of some cool kids’ events in California:
- At the San Jose Discovery Museum they’re celebrating the Year of the Brown Earth Cow on Saturday Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1 with crafts, performances, and exhibits.
- In Los Angeles’ Chinatown the Golden Dragon Parade will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31.
- The mother of all Chinese New Year Parades in the U.S. is the one held in San Francisco’s Chinatown, on Saturday, Feb. 7.
- Spend the day at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco for the Year of the Ox Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 1
- Spend a day at the L.A. Zoo and check out the Lunar New Year celebration on the weekend of Feb.7-8.
Learn and Do:
- Learn about the Chinese Zodiac
- Go to your local library and check out some books about the Lunar New Year. Check out this link for a list of great books.
