Christmas is in the air! After the tree lighting ceremony in San Marino, my boyfriend and I took a…read morenice, scenic walk along Christmas tree lane (AKA, St.Alban's street right off of Huntington drive). It's a hop, skip, and a stone's throw away from the San Marino Christmas Tree/Fire Department! It was a nice, quiet walk past the beautifully decorated million-dollar homes. Although it's not as vast and expansive as most Christmas Tree lanes in Southern California, it is definitely a sight to see each year!

The lights, the walk, its romantic, picture friendly. Loved it and always a pleasure to come back.read more

3 stars I want to…read morethank the city of Alhambra for organizing this event. It's definitely nice to be able to celebrate the Lunar New Year with everyone. This festival was smaller than Monterey Park's festival and, unfortunately, was only a 1 day event on Saturday 2/29/26. There was a small handful of food and arts & crafts vendors. The rest of the vendors were businesses like Wendy's, Raising Cane, some health clinics and Wyndham timeshare. Starbucks handed out free coffee, so that was nice! I would love to see more local businesses show up like they did for Monterey Park's festival because the discounts on grocery items and snacks were decent. Will be back next year!

It was a great time at the fair for my family and I…read more It was our first time attending this event and we have no regrets. We arrived 30 minutes prior to the official start of the fair and we located street parking in front of the fair. There were many food, health & wellness, & knickknack vendors set up in multiple booths. There was also a large stage set up in the center of the fair which offered continuous entertainment. The event was very well attended and everyone appeared to be having a great time including my family and I.

I came across a flyer for the Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 held on April 11-12 at…read moreBarnes Park. Free admission on rain or shine. Street parking is available. I arrived at around 10 AM when it started and still had to park a few blocks away. Do come early for better parking. It was my first time visiting this festival. From what I was informed, it is planned and coordinated by community volunteers which is fantastic. It is a cultural arts event that offers local residents and out-of-town visitors for learning, entertainment, fun, and community support. It gives everyone an opportunity to "see, hear, and taste a bit of the Japanese and Japanese American culture through the experience of watching traditional Japanese dancing, hearing the resounding beats of the taiko drums, observing the mastery and various skills of martial arts, participating in the ancient art of the tea ceremony, or buying hand-made crafts or food with an Asian flair." Games & crafts for children and numerous cultural displays are showcased as well. I only spent a good two hours perusing the whole place. I think I needed another two hours to really get immersed in the food and festivities. To offer my patronage and support to the community, I bought one XL size Cherry Blossom Festivel themed pink t-shirt (I would have gotten L size, but they ran out) and one tote bag plus a few Dem' Nutz bags of pecans, walnuts, almond crack (SO GOOD!) and a couple trays of mochi and specialty desserts. It was indeed a wonderful morning of meeting new people, checking out the many vendors, watching the live performances, and buying some goodies to take home. I was very impressed with the number of food vendors in such a limited space. Well done! Unfortunately, I did not get the opportunity to try any of the food vendors because I had a lunch engagement with my Mom and brothers. I plan to return to this festival next year and stay longer for the great food and fun festivities. Come join me in the food and fun!

came here to stroll and enjoy the outdoor…read more a huge tent with lots of seatings for the all day performance lineups from community organizations. lots of vendors selling jewelry, little gadgets, decorations, and food. restrooms inside the park building is open for use, instead of portable potties. we didn't buy anything just stroll and browsing for an hour. it's a relaxing and fun event for all ages to enjoy if you're looking for something to do in the neighborhood.

Great Night Market. So busy and fun! I enjoyed seeing all the arts and crafts, and the smell of the…read morevariety of foods.

I've been looking forward to this since last year and finally made it happen with some friends,…read moresadly last min the party size was reduced to half but a time was had! Lots of food options, we took turns choosing food and sharing (best foodie way to do it!) Loved the silent disco! Also did the bungee jumping! I'll definitely come here again hopefully with a larger group next time!

I really do miss live shows and getting a chance to get that feeling of happiness when you go to…read moreshows with friends, listen to great live music, and make memories. With the pandemic still very much so at large, we are very limited to these types of experiences, but Insomniac was able to pull this off, while still keeping everyone safe. The only downfall (and quite big IMO), was the wait time to enter the first weekend. We waited over an hour to enter GA, and eventually was asked if we wanted to upgrade to VIP for $50. I wish we were asked this in the beginning, but I wonder if they've been able to fix this problem since then. Also, if anyone has attended this and knows the link to the official playlist on Spotify, please send it my way! I'd love to bookmark this entire playlist to listen in my car.

Tickets are $69.99 during the week, $89.99 Fridays and Saturdays, $79.99 on Sundays. An additional…read more$59.95 to upgrade to VIP (up to 8 people per car) and another $20.00 for the service fee. Yeah, it adds up and it doesn't seem worth it, but if there's 8 of you in the car and split the tab, it isn't too bad. We came through on a Friday night. We opted for the VIP package and bypassed pretty much everyone (that line looked like a thousand miles long, so that alone threw all regrets, doubts and second thoughts out the window!) Bypassing the long line was one thing, but then my passengers' bladders decided to go in sync and in unison all needed a bathroom break BEFORE the drive. The VIP package came in handy once again - they have a separate set of porta-potties for VIP peeps, too! Needless to say, there were no lines there either. So, yeah, off to a good start. I didn't really know what to expect, so I decided not to expect too much. There were a lot of mixed reviews on Yelp (complaints were mostly about the cost) so I kept an open mind. THE VERDICT: Totally WORTH IT. This whole production was well put-together. It was beautifully created with a lot of imagination. The engineering and construction alone were astonishing, how long did it take them to put it all up! And I really liked that they coordinated all the lights' movements with the music coming off the assigned radio station (107.9.) And those souls braving the cold as they entertained us with their dance moves... KUDOS! (I didn't get to see what's in the VIP box but going by how each of my passengers went through it like the Tasmanian Devil, I'm gonna assume whatever was in there was fun!) If this is your thing, here are a few tips: 1) Entry is at Holly and Huntington NOT at the main entrance. If you do end up at the main entrance, they'll reroute you. No worries. 2) You can come through as early as 30 minutes before your scheduled time, but try to be there within that window just for the sake of being considerate. The whole thing is about 45 minutes to an hour, all depending on how slow or fast you go. 3) CLEAN YOUR WINDSHIELDS! I meant to, but I completely forgot. But even with the semi-dirty glass, it was still pretty good. 4) Sunroofs are great! I didn't have one (wouldn't have mattered if I did since I was the one behind the wheel) but I was sorta jealous of the peeps who made full use of it. I imagine that's the best way to experience it. 5) You are allowed to open your windows. Just watch out for fog machines... 6) Take your time and let it all sink in. If you can afford it, I highly recommend it, something cool to do social distancing style. It's an event for all ages and a great excuse to get out of the house more especially during these challenging times.

I never knew that Little Tokyo does a Haunted Night event, they have been doing this for three…read moreyears already!! It was actually my first time this year in 2019. I am for sure going to try to come to this event every year because it was soo fun. It is a night event where it reminds me of something similar to 626 night market but held in Little Tokyo and is a lot small size. But overall this is pretty fun because you can see so many different people dressing up nd enjoying themselves. There is food to buy from vendors and also things to buy. So shopping around was pretty nice. Food also was super good!! The event is free and pretty safe, I saw plenty of families here that brought their young kids and it wasn't too scary that they were freaking out. But overall everyone was having fun. The DJ and host did an awesome job in music and information. It was super fun and felt really safe in too!

I didn't know there was a Haunted Little Tokyo 2017, but I attended the 2nd edition, full of…read moreHalloween extravaganza of events in this cool part of town. There were cool screenings of horror movies, starting with "Prince of Darkness" on Oct. 5th., showed at one of the locations where it was shot, a fun Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 27th, a haunted tour of the area and there will be a Trick or Treat on 31st. It's a great idea, the area comes to life during this time, there are many activities for the season. People who come here like to dress up anyways, so the Block Party was a fun event to people watch, many cool costumes around, a beer garden, food trucks, DJ, various vendors. It started at 6 pm and went to midnight. The city that never sleeps.... A very cool way to have a Halloween party, I wish they had more acts on the stage, but the Haunted Little Tokyo is a great idea. And it can get spooky...

10/4/25 Saturday We…read morearrived around 6:45 PM and stayed for about an hour. There were a lot of vendors, but only some of them served dumplings, so the event name is a little misleading. The $60 pass only gets you unlimited beer, not dumplings. Only tried one dumpling truck and it has mostly typical flavors we could get elsewhere. Not to mention it took one hour for us to get our food. Parking near the venue filled up quick, but there is another lot a short walking distance away with plenty of spots. However, the entrance and exit is the same spot and only allows one car to pass, so be careful. Free performance near the blossom hall and on the other end of the festival, there is a live DJ and Kids Zone. No entrance fee for this festival, thankfully.

San Gabriel Dumpling & Beer Fest is a small event festival held at the Mission district of SGV…read more They only have 10 food trucks, 4 souvenir stands and a beer garden. Furthermore, the line to get your food is extremely long which is not worth your time. Food prices are extravagant for pork dumplings, crepes, etc. Plenty of parking in and around the event. Overall, it's a small nice event for the SGV-Mission district community. I'd say visiting it once in your life would suffice.

It was a beautiful experience…read more Won a pair of tickets from Yelp giveaway and we were thrilled. The whole event is very spiritual complete with group meditation and community activities. Also there was tons of food trucks for those hungry bellies. We got 2 lanterns to decorate. The kit comes with 1 marker and a lantern with battery powered electric candle to put inside. It was fun decorating it. They gave a 1 hour window to place the lantern in the lake and that was so beautiful. With the lights and reflections in the water. Beautiful experience!

I arrived to this event around 5:30pm and parked in one of the marked lots 4 or 5 - I was surprised…read morethere was no staff directing or a fee as stated, but was a short walk in the dark toward the festival maybe about 2 min-3 min. Walked through the crowds toward 2 pop up tents where you got your ticket scanned and received your wrist bands and box - mine was the date night package which came with 2 lantern boxes. Each box included: the lantern, a mandala throw, a marker, conversation cards ( which I thoroughly enjoyed ) a deck of playing cards. The date box also came with a mandala throw and a light up flower crown. There was some music playing, by the time I had arrived there was no performers, some people went on stage to express their feelings and how/why they came to the festival. There were was a good variety of food trucks and vendors. I wrote wishes/hopes/dreams I wanted to manifest on my lantern. It was a nice intimate date night where you were able to self reflect.

Old run down rides. Wouldn't trust them. Dusty dirt wear old shoes if you go. Take water bottles to…read morestay hydrated.

Summary: 5 stars because cheap admission for unlimited rides from 5pm-10 (stops admitting at 9);…read moregreat option for local fun--especially in an area where fun activity means eating or having to drive far, so I can excuse the smelly mud, some broken rides, and some workers with attitude. ------ This carnival arrives seasonally. When I went, they opened from 5pm til 10pm, but stop admitting people at 9. - Entry: Carnival tickets are $9.95 (I paid $10 at the window), and they stamp your hand as you walk in. All rides are unlimited, but you still pay for food and games. I never had to wait long for a ride. It's such a good deal! Beware of mud on the dirt and hay ground since they water it and wear close-toed shoes. - Rides: I'm afraid of heights, so I only rode the baby rides like the merry-go-round, bumper cars, spinning dragons (think Disneyland teacups), mini roller coaster, dumbo, etc., and I died on the Ferris Wheel, although it was very smooth and did not sway. I watched my friends go on the Super Shot (smaller, shorter version of Supreme Scream), spinning swings, and a spinning ride where you lie on your stomach. We also went to a small mirror maze. There were more rides, like a large slide and many of them rides for small children. However, there were a few rides that did not work. A majority of workers were energetic and fun, but the ones with broken rides were tired and didn't want to be there. ***Food: Sort of pricy depending on what you get, but that's normal at fairs.*** - Standard fair food like funnel cakes, nachos and candied apples can be found here. Given the predominantly Latino area, there were many stands selling Mexican food and refreshments. - Churros. They were alright, but I could have skipped them. - Funnel cake. I went up to a random stand to get peach funnel cake that came with whippe cream on top; it was pretty good because they kept the canned peaches cold, but it wasn't amazing. It was also pricy at $7, but it was huge and I split it. - Sope. Bought a $5 carne asada sope topped with shredded cabbage, guacamole, sour cream, a slice of tomato, and grated cotija cheese. The masa base was so good and fresh; I saw the ladies shaping them at the booth! The meat was also flavorful and not tough. However, they skimped on the guac and sour cream. The tomato was ripe and yummy; I wish they gave one more slice. I added lime juice from the condiments on their table. I ate it all up and got really full!

The Monterey Park Lunar Festival is one of our favorite events in MPK. As residents of the area, we…read moreoften attend many MPK events, and this is definitely one of our top picks. We particularly love how it feels like a big block party. It's great when they close off the roads, allowing people to walk and explore freely. There are several carnival rides for kids, though I wish there were more. While there's a decent amount, I think they could be more affordable for families. We ended up spending $40 on bracelets each day, totaling $80 for the two days. It would be nice if they offered unlimited play options. This year, my wife was working, so we didn't explore as much as we usually do. It seems like almost everyone from the SGV comes for the free swag, and many booths run out early. We have too much stuff at home, so we didn't go to all the booths this time. We did go to one casino booth that had putt-putt. My son and I played, and we got a hole-in-one, which earned us a free drawing for the grand prize. In previous years, we really enjoyed the LA Kings and Disney booths. I will say that last year, after signing up at the Kings booth, we were promised an email about free tickets, but we never received it. The Disney booth was also really cool last year, with Lunar New Year DIY activities and photo opportunities. The food was decent. There were some good places for Chinese BBQ, but the wait times were long, especially at night. We will continue to attend this event with our family each year, and I hope they can add more interesting vendors and family-friendly, kid-oriented events besides the carnival games and rides.

Checked out the Monterey Park Lunar New Year festival this past weekend (Jan 31-Feb 1) and had a…read moreblast! It felt like it came a little earlier this year, but the energy was definitely there. The Highlights: * Vendors Galore: It felt like there were even more booths this time around. Plenty of food stalls to hit up and a lot of helpful information booths if you're looking for local services or community info. * The Food: Come hungry! I spent a good chunk of my time just sampling different snacks. Everything was fresh and hit the spot. * Entertainment: Catching the lion dance is always the highlight for me. It's so loud, colorful, and just a great vibe to ring in the new year. Tips for Visiting: * Location: It stretches along Garvey Ave (between Garfield and Alhambra). It's a huge footprint, so wear comfortable shoes. * Parking: Heads up, it's mostly street parking. It can be a bit of a scavenger hunt, so arrive early or be prepared to walk a few blocks. * Culture: If you want to learn more about Asian heritage and traditions, this is honestly one of the best local events to do it. Definitely a solid way to spend a weekend. It's a great community tradition that keeps getting better!