2025 is the Year of the Snake! The Lunar New Year is officially on January 29, but there are plenty of events before and after in Philadelphia to celebrate the occasion. Many of these events are kid-friendly and include performances, workshops, and delicious food.
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CultureFest at Penn Museum (Lunar New Year)
Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate 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 […]
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Tzu Chi Philadelphia’s Lunar New Year Blessing Ceremony
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Find even more family fun in our Winter Family Fun Guide!
Photo courtesy of Penn Museum