Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month for Kids & Families

May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in the U.S. there are many ways to learn and celebrate with your children. For teachers and parents, here’s a link to fill in the gaps in your historical knowledge.

Thanks to Children’s Fairyland for sponsoring this guide.

Find events, storytimes, dance performances, movies, and books! We’ll be adding new kid-friendly activities as we find them. For particularly kid-friendly Asian restaurants, see 99 Restaurants kids love or global eating for East Bay kids.

Upcoming East Bay Events for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage

Spotlight on Fairyland’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration

Throughout May, Children’s Fairyland features traditions from the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora ranging from folklore and dance to contemporary storytelling with performances, games, and crafts each weekend.

• May 3 & 4: Samoan fabric art and Gaga Dance Performance.
• May 10 & 11: Samoan fabric art, games from China and Taiwan, and Miss V of “Kids Go Mandarin.
• May 17 & 18: Japanese kite making, Oakland Taiko, games from China and Taiwan, dancers, and stories.
• May 24: Create Thai flower necklace garland, make mochi with Third Culture Bakery, and Halau Makana Polynesian Dancers.
• May 25: Create Thai flower necklace garland and Live Storyteller Oliver Chin.
• May 26: Book Celebration with Charlotte Cheng, author of Icy Fruit, and Live Storyteller Oliver Chin.
• See the full schedule of events >

Thanks to Children’s Fairyland for sponsoring this guide to a delightful array of activities to do with children in celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage.