Xin Nian Kuai Le to all my China friends, and Kung Hei Fat Choi to all my Honkies!

Watching the Dragon Dance (while holding hands)

Today we crashed my friend Pam’s family day out at the Garfield Conservatory. They were having a Chinese New Year celebration. Special scavenger hunt, dragon parade, fortune cookies, clementines and apple cider.

It’s a wonderful place to visit in the winter. Some of the rooms are so warm and moist. It can be quite a relief, especially if you are suffering from sinus problems.

Most days they have events or activities in their children’s garden. Today the kids enjoyed the slide and digging in the dirt for bugs before heading to the see the dragon.

I’ve been here a few times and it’s never too crowded. And because it’s not smack in the middle of the city, parking is free. No entrance fee either!