Mission Valley, an open-air shopping center located in San Diego, California (https://www.mission-valley.com), invites guests to its first-ever Lunar New Year celebration event packed with fun activities for the whole family on Saturday, February 1st, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nordstrom Rack Court. The event will feature an exciting Lion and Dragon Dance performance by Southern Sea Dragon and Lion Dance Association and live musical performances. Guests can explore culture and traditions at SDSU’s Chinese Cultural Center booth, enjoy delicious samples and goodies from Panda Express and participate in fun crafts for the whole family, including face painting (while supplies last). Guest can also share their hopes for the year ahead on the center’s Lunar New Year Wishing Tree. This event is free of charge and open to the public; pre-registration is encouraged (but not required) at https://bit.ly/3WgC4vf. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3PwdiU1.