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Celebrate the Year of the Horse with the 45th annual Lunar New Year celebration at Penn Museum. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, artmaking, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Kingsessing Library with Librarian Rachel. This event features stories, scarves, songs as well as making red paper lanterns.
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with the Chinatown Parade.
Come together at Dim Sum Garden Philadelphia (1024 Race St) for an immersive, hands-on Soup Dumpling (Xiao Long Bao) Workshop led by Shizhou Da (Head Chef of Dim Sum Garden). Register for the event here.
Families can come together for an interactive workshop that explores one of the oldest and most respected art forms in China, which is Chinese Calligraphy. This art form stretches back more than 3,000 years. It is the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush […]
Join Ms. Chen for Lunar New Year stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
At Philadelphia Museum of Art, celebrate Lunar New Year by dancing the away the night to some favorite K-Pop tunes, featuring a live DJ performance and drop-in artmaking inspired by Korean art in their collection.
Ring in the Year of the Horse at Please Touch Museum! Families can enjoy a festive performance by the Philadelphia Suns and interactive workshops that bring the traditions of the holiday to life.
On Saturday, February 21, come together at The Rail Park to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This event will include Lion Dances by the Philadelphia Suns and the Penn Lions, Tai Chi Performances by the Crane Center Tai Chi Team, and K Pop Dance Classes […]
The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Philadelphia Service Center will be holding its annual Lunar New Year Blessing Ceremony on Saturday, February 2nd, 2026 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. This is an opportunity for people to get together as a community and a family, to learn […]
King of Prussia is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a lively community celebration welcoming the Year of the Horse. Guests are invited to experience an afternoon filled with color, culture, and tradition, featuring festive performances, red envelope giveaways, and special shopping moments throughout […]
Families can enjoy the celebration finale with a red envelope giveaway for the first 100 guests, ice skating throughout the evening, and exciting performances. The entertainment kicks off at 5:30 pm with Kun-Yang/Lin Dance, followed by a Chinese opera performance at 6 pm and the […]
On Saturday, February 21, celebrate the Year of the Horse with partners from Philadelphia’s Chinatown. This event features Philly Suns Lion Dancers at 5pm, crafts for children with Asian Arts Initiative, red envelope surprise giveaways, and a free dumpling workshop with Michael Chow from Sang Kee Peking Duck […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse with the Chinatown Parade.
Families can come together for an interactive workshop that explores one of the oldest and most respected art forms in China, which is Chinese Calligraphy. This art form stretches back more than 3,000 years. It is the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush […]
Families can celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the fundamentals of traditional lion dance! This hands-on workshop introduces basic movements, rhythms (drumming and cymbals), and the cultural meaning behind lion dance. The also includes a short demonstration by the Philly Suns team and practice. The […]
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Chinatown's Chinese New Year Market. Friends and families can come together to explore stands, food, and more!
Families can learn the fundamentals of Kung Fu with this indoor Kung Fu workshop! Learn basic Kung Fu moves, techniques, and stances in a safe, beginner-friendly environment. Ages 10–70 are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Register here.
Families are invited to celebrate the Lantern Festival (which marks the end of Chinese New Year) by learning the art of lantern making! With this class, participants will receive a DIY lantern kit, learn a brief history of the Lantern Festival, and get step-by-step guidance […]
Families can celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the fundamentals of traditional lion dance! This hands-on workshop introduces basic movements, rhythms (drumming and cymbals), and the cultural meaning behind lion dance. The also includes a short demonstration by the Philly Suns team and practice. The […]
Parkway Central Library welcomes families to celebrate Lunar New Year with the vibrant sounds of Kyo Daiko drumming, traditional dances, opera performances, and a colorful fashion show featuring cultural attire. With more than ten performances across two floors, guests of all ages can experience the […]
