Events

Atlanta

Poster for the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival on Feb. 7 at 6:30 PM in Johns Creek, GA, featuring people in traditional Asian clothing, lanterns, and event details.

February 7, 2026 : 2026 Lunar New Year Festival

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a day filled with vibrant traditions, and amazing performances. Whether you're here for Asian cultural dances, colorful decorations, or just the good vibes, this event is a must-experience.

A person is holding a round dumpling wrapper with filling inside, preparing to fold it. Nearby are folded dumplings, a bowl of filling with a wooden spoon, and more wrappers on a light surface.

February 11, 2026 : In-person class: Traditional Asian Dumplings

Treat yourself to a tour throughout Asia with this delicious experience in the origin and making of three traditional Asian dumplings: mandu, siu mai and gyoza.

Chicago

Six colorful, intricately shaped Japanese wagashi sweets on a white plate, including heart, rose, and geometric designs in pastel pink, yellow, blue, and red, some with leaf or gold accents.

February 7, 2026 : Valentine’s Day Nerikiri: Hearts and the Thread of Destiny

The perfect opportunity to prepare a thoughtful, handmade gift for your loved ones. We will focus on two beautiful and meaningful designs: Nerikiri shaped like a heart, the universal symbol of love; and a design representing the Thread of Destiny that connects two people.

Colorful flyer for the 2026 Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration featuring a horse, dragon, lanterns, event date (Feb 21, 10:30am–4pm), location (Argyle St & Sheridan Rd), and parade time (1pm). Theme: Year of the Horse.

February 21, 2026 : Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration

Join Uptown United and local businesses, nonprofits, and cultural organizations in the annual tradition going back 40-plus years of celebrating the Lunar New Year along the Argyle commercial corridor in Uptown.

Los Angeles

Flyer for a Lunar New Year Market and Celebration featuring a horse illustration and red decorative borders. Event details: Feb 15, 12-5 PM (11 AM VIP) at Common Space Brewery, Hawthorne, CA. Food, drinks, AAPI vendors, DJs, and more.

February 15, 2026 : Mayumi Market - Year of the Horse

Mayumi Market comes back Feb 15 2026 to celebrate the Lunar New Year 🧧 with our biggest event yet with 60 AAPI makers, artists, and DJs to celebrate Lunar New Year at Common Space Brewery.

Flyer for the 127th Golden Dragon Lunar New Year Parade on February 21, 2026, in Los Angeles Chinatown. Includes event details, parade route map, logos, and festive red and gold decorations.

February 21, 2026 : Golden Dragon Parade

Lunar New Year parade with performers, floats, lion/dragon dancers, and bands winding through Chinatown, Los Angeles.

New York City

A group of people sit in a dimly lit bar, laughing and watching a comedy show. Large yellow text says Dating Comedy Show for Asians with Whiskey and 10 also displayed.

February 12, 2026 : Love, Actually: INTERACTIVE Dating Comedy Show for Asians

Dating meets comedy—where Asian parents would NOT approve. Pitch your single friend in 5 minutes to pre-matched candidates. After the pitch, candidates share their green flags and red flags and decide if it’s a match. Less swiping, more honesty, big laughs.

Illustration of five people serving themselves food at a table decorated with red lanterns. Text above reads Winter Community Potluck. Event details and RSVP information are listed below the image.

February 13, 2026 : Winter Community Potluck

Kick off Lunar New Year at Yu & Me Books with a Winter Community Potluck hosted by author Caroline Choe. Bring your favorite dish and create some warm memories with members of the community.

San Fransisco

Two people in bright yellow and red lion costumes perform a traditional lion dance indoors, surrounded by a crowd and colorful lights. The scene is festive and energetic.

February 19, 2026 : After Dark: New Moon, New Year -- Exploratorium San Fransisco

Cheer along as Chung Ngai Dance Troupe spreads good fortune throughout our galleries with two lion heads and a percussion ensemble. Embrace your inner Fire Horse energy, get competitive at the mahjong table, and dive into multicultural Lunar New Year traditions.

Two brightly lit lion dance costumes, one glowing blue and the other red, stand side by side at night. Yellow curved lines overlay part of the image, adding a decorative element.

February 19, 2026 : Lunar Underground

Welcome the Year of the Horse with LED lion dances, fortune tellers, and a bustling night market. Plus, a special performance by Frankie Fictitious.

Seattle

A lively indoor scene of a Lunar New Year celebration with people smiling near a red and gold lion dance costume, decorated with lanterns and a table of festive food and treats.

February 7, 2026 : Tết Market

Shop for Lunar New Year items and support local small businesses at our Tết Market + attend a zine-making workshop! *FREE to attend*

Celebrate Lunar New Year early by shopping for Tết items at this market featuring local small businesses! There will also be a free zine-making workshop hosted by Asian American Zine Fest from 10 am - 3 pm.

Three colorful lion dance costumes are held up by performers during a celebration, each lion displaying vibrant banners with festive messages. A crowd observes in the background under bright indoor lights.

February 7, 2026 : Lunar New Year Night Market 2026

Seattle Night Market proudly presents the 5th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration returns on February 7th to Magnuson Park Hangar 30 (21+)
Seattle's largest indoor Night Market transforms Magnuson Hangar 30 into a vibrant Winter Night Market showcasing 100+ local artisans, creators and eateries one last time. This Lunar New Year, enjoy an illuminated Maker's Market as part of the Year of the Horse celebration featuring over 50+ BIPOC small businesses and steet eateries to discover! This celebration makes for the perfect Valentine's Day shopping spree.