Year of the Rat

Look for a mega mouse, in honor of The Year of the Rat, to shimmer at Santa Monica Pier’s Ferris wheel over three auspicious evenings.

Snap a pic with Pigpen, visit Beagle Bonanza, and rock out at a Woodstock fest, too, at the Buena Park theme park.

Several celebrations are marking The Year of the Rat in the days ahead, from Universal Studios Hollywood to the Original Farmers Market.

The Americana at Brand will say hello to the Year of the Rat, but festivities in other locales are beginning to flower, too.