Lunar New Year at Santa Monica Place

Santa Monica Place is welcoming the Year of the Snake with cherry blossom wishing trees, craft kits for kids and shopping deals for adults. Though the red and gold lanterns will stay up from January 29 to February 13, stop by on February 8 (2–5pm) for a free, family-friendly event—expect Chinese lion dance performances on the hour, dough and balloon artists, live music and more. Pick up a red envelope with exclusive offers from the shopping center’s retailers and restaurants.