Programs
SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 13* | 11 AM – 3 PM
KEY COURTYARD | FAMILY FESTIVAL
*actual holiday is Sep. 25
Experience one of the most cherished holidays in China and many other East and Southeast Asian cultures. The full moon symbolizes unity, harmony, and family reunion, making this a time for loved ones to gather and celebrate together. Bring the whole family to enjoy free art projects, face painting, live music and dance performances, and samples of traditional moon cakes.
EVENT SCHEDULE
NORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM (Indoors):
| 11 AM - 3 PM | Documentary Screening of Story of the Giant Pandas, Provided by the Documentary from China National Tourist Office |
JOHN M. LEE COURT (Indoors):
| 11 AM - 3 PM | Chinese printing (while supplies last), paper cutting demo, traditional attire photo op (fee), and tea tasting/sale — North America Chinese Culture Promotion Society of CA. |
| 11:30 AM | Tea Ceremony |
| 12 PM | Traditional Chinese Attire Fashion Show, Presented by Aura Qilin |
| 12:30 PM | Kung Fu Demonstration by Orange County Shaolin Kung Fu |
| 1 PM | Tea Ceremony |
| 1:15 PM | Music Performance by Reverie Youth Chinese Orchestra |
KEY COURTYARD (Outdoors):
| 11 AM - 3 PM | Enjoy free art projects, face painting, and traditional moon cake treat samples (while supplies last). |
| 12 PM | Music Performance by Reverie Youth Chinese Orchestra |
| 12: 45 PM | Traditional Chinese Attire Fashion Show, Presented by Aura Qilin |
| 1 PM | Kung Fu Demostration by Orange County Shaolin Kung Fu |
| 1:30 PM | Dance Performance by South Coast Chinese Cultural Association |
| 2 PM | Dance Performance by Viet Cam |
| 2:30 PM | Art Performance: Changing Faces (Bian Lian) |
Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment.
Click here to download the full 2026 Festival Schedule.
Asian Mid-Autumn Festival
Event Information
| 09.13.2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | |
| Bowers Museum |
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