Join us for the International Festival of Chocolate, a part of our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s Key Courtyard.

Immerse yourself in a day full of family fun with free art activities, face painting, and lively performances from the lands of chocolate. Relish a variety of gourmet chocolates offered by different vendors and be inspired by the student art exhibition from the Santa Ana Unified School District.

This event promises an engaging experience for all ages, blending cultural entertainment, artistic creativity, and the irresistible allure of chocolate.

Event Schedule

Free Family-Friendly Art Activities

11 AM - 3 PM

Art Projects: Chocolate Box

Face-painting 

Chocolatier Booths with Free Samples and Chocolate for Purchase

Ongoing Chocolate Mole Cooking Demostration by Chef Martin

11 AM - FREE Lecture | Location: Norman Kershaw Auditorium

'A Brief History of Chocolate' with Dr. Lee Scott Theisen, LA's Chocolate Gure. Free tastings samples for leture attendees.

12 PM - Music Performance by Marimba Tropical

12:30 PM - Music Performance by Electra Azteca

1:30 PM - Dance Performance by Moana Nui

2 PM - Music Peformance by Marimba Tropical

Date: January 7, 2024 

Location: Bowers Museum

2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

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