2025 Little Bookworm Dragon Boat Festival Carnival

The Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner! 

Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

As the drums of the lion dance roll, laughter fills the air! Come celebrate with your family at the Little Bookworm Library’s lively Dragon Boat Festival Carnival, filled with rich traditions and cultural fun!

Exciting Live Performances:

• Professional Lion Dance performance

• Traditional Chinese Children's Dance

• Creative Story Showcase by young authors: Story with AI x WuKong Education

• Opus1 Children's Choir

• Cantonese Rap

• Dragon Boat Festival Story Time

Fun Cultural Challenge Games:

Collect 5 stamps to redeem a special prize!

Experience traditional Dragon Boat Festival activities and test your skills at various stations:

• Introduction to Dragon Boat Teams

• “Shoot the Five Poisons” challenge

• DIY craft stations

• Land Dragon Boat Races and more!

Featured Themed Craft Workshops (Online registration required, $20/Child):

• Zongzi Dragon Boat (Ages 3–5, Parent-Child): 　10:10–10:40 AM | 11:00–11:30 AM

• Five-Grain Clay Zongzi (Ages 5+): 　10:10–10:50 AM | 11:10–11:50 AM

• Dragon Boat Rowing Machine (Ages 9+): 　10:10–10:50 AM | 11:10–11:50 AM

Food, Fun, and Festivities All in One!

Explore local vendors, handmade crafts, and a wide variety of delicious festival snacks! There’s something for everyone—come play, create, and celebrate!

Location:934 Santa Cruz Ave Suite A, Menlo Park, CA 94025

 The main event will take place in the Menlo Church parking lot (next to the Little Bookworm Library).

The Dragon Boat Festival craft workshops will be held inside the Little Bookworm Library.

🎟 Free Admission – Pre-registration required to receive a game challenge card, event schedule, and map.

Hosted by: The Joy Culture Foundation & The Hong Konger Volunteer Team

Golden Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors :