How to celebrate the Lunar New Year: colorful events in different parts of New York

The Year of the Rabbit has arrived! Lunar New Year celebrations in New York will begin this weekend and last for a whole month. And the culmination will be the grand 25th annual Lunar New Year parade in Manhattan's Chinatown. AMNY.

Listed below are events in chronological order so you can celebrate Lunar New Year throughout New York.

Manhattan

Lunar New Year at Olly Olly Food Hall & Market

It's almost Lunar New Year! Join Olly Olly Market to taste Forsyth Fortune Cookies, perform a lion dance. And also play a lot of prizes, the proceeds of which will go to the benefit of Send Chinatown Love. This non-profit organization helps local mom & pop restaurants. They will also be giving away a free Lunar Hard Seltzer with the purchase of their Baby Burrito.

When: Friday, January 20, from 17:00 pm to 20:00 pm.

Where: Olly Olly Market, 601 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001

Lunar New Year Festival at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Year of the Rabbit

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, with performances, interactive activities and artist-led workshops for all ages. All activities are free with a visit to the museum. Additional registration is not required. For members of the club and children under 12 years old, admission is free. For New Yorkers and students from New York, New Jersey, and CT, the amount you pay is up to you.

When: Saturday, January 21, 11:00 – 17:00.

Where: Museum of Art and Design, Jerome and Simona Chazen Building, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

Lunar New Year Family Festival at the Museum of the Chinese Language in America

Enter the Year of the Rabbit with a family day out with performances, demonstrations, workshops and meetings with authors.

When: Saturday, January 21, 14:30 – 17:30.

Where: Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Center Street, New York, NY 10013

Lunar New Year celebration at The Market Line

Lunar New Year Celebration at The Market Line with live painting by artist Miyasoya, performance by lion dancer Choi Li Fut, Red Lantern crafts for kids, mahjong meeting at Green Tile Social Club and AAPI Sunday movie series for kids.

When: From Saturday, January 21, 16:00 pm to Sunday, February 5, 16:00 pm.

Where: The Market Line, Essex Market, 115 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002.

Run for Chinatown LNY 2023 Midnight Run

After celebrating the start of 2023, Run for Chinatown and Nike NYC come together to welcome the year of the Water Rabbit. To kick off the celebration, they will come together on the eve of the Lunar New Year for a 5K night run.

When: Saturday, January 21st at 22pm.

Where: NOREE, 274 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

25th Annual Lunar New Year Fireworks Ceremony and Cultural Festival

America's premier Chinatown will light hundreds of thousands of firecrackers to ward off evil spirits. Enjoy dancing, cultural events, and food vendors at Sarah D. Roosevelt Park.

When: Sunday, January 22, 11:00 – 15:30.

Where: Sarah D. Roosevelt Park, Chrystie St & Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002

Think! Chinatown: Lunar New Year, launching lanterns

Enter the Year of the Rabbit with Think! Chinatown! This year, the first day of the New Year falls on Sunday, and Chinatown will be as "hot and loud" as possible. There will be lion dances, confetti and lots of friends and neighbors. The T!C team will join the celebration on Motte Street and present their annual Lantern Artist-in-Residency project.

When: Sunday, January 22, 11:00 – 13:00.

Where: Mott Street, New York, NY

Yu & Me Books Introduces Lunar New Year Children's Book Fair

Join Yu & Me Books for their first annual Lunar New Year Children's Book Fair. There will be events, readings, stories and treats from Brooklyn Bakesale.

When: Sunday, January 22, 12:00 – 17:00.

Where: Seward Park Campus Library, 4th floor, 350 Grand St, New York, NY 10002.

Museum of Arts and Design Studio Sunday: Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at MAD's multi-generational workshop led by artist-educator Jocelyn Young. Inspired by the Chinese tradition of making colorful dough figures, participants will make New Year's rabbits and other Chinese zodiac animals using rice flour dough. The Studio Sunday program is designed for visitors aged five years and older. Tickets are required and include admission to the museum. Limited number of seats.

When: Sunday, January 22 at 13:00.

Where: Museum of Art and Design, Jerome and Simone Chasen Building, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019

Lunar New Year's Market Canal Street Market

The biggest event of the year at Canal Street Market is coming! The market is looking forward to celebrating the Lunar New Year with an amazing variety of restaurants and artisans!

When: Jan 27 to Jan 29 and Feb 3 to Feb 5, TBA time.

Where: Canal Street Market, 265 Canal St, New York, NY 10013

Lunar New Year at Think!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with friends and family at Think! Chinatown. Folk craftsmen will showcase and sell their traditional crafts. Xun Ye will make a moon-themed dough figurine, and Becky Hsu will write spring poems that will bring good luck to your home. Visit the teahouse to wish everyone a Happy New Year with tea and a tray of prosperity.

When: Saturday, January 28, 14:00 – 17:00.

Where: Think! Chinatown Studio, 1 Pike Street, New York, NY 10002.

Lunar New Year at Pearl River Mart

Pearl River Mart will be celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with lion dances, good food and drink. Check out a trio of New Year's Eve events at Soho and Chelsea Market.

When: Saturday, January 28, 17:00 – 19:00.

Where: Pearl River Mart at Chelsea Market, 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

New Year's Fair in Chinatown

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with Welcome to Chinatown and amazing vendors, creators and exhibitors.

When: Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29, TBA time

Where: East Broadway Mall, 88 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002

Super Saturday: Lantern Festival

Think! On Super Saturday, Mott Street will host a parade of lanterns created by artists in residence in Chinatown. Enjoy lion dances and confetti with family and friends.

When: Saturday, February 4, 11:00 – 13:00.

Where: Mott Street, New York, NY

25th Annual Manhattan Chinatown Parade

Parade route: Motte and Canal to Chatham Square to East Broadway towards Manhattan Bridge, ending at Eldridge and Forsyth Streets towards Grand Street near Sarah D. Roosevelt Park. See colorful floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, vintage cars, beauty queens and performers at the Chinatown New Year's Day Parade and Festival.

When: Sunday, February 12 at 13:00.

Where: Canal St & Mott St, New York, NY 10013

Workshop and Lantern Festival Party in Chinatown

Warm up after the parade at the Think! Chinatown's Lantern Festival Party. Classic New Year's treats, hot tea, New Year's karaoke, and a lantern master class by resident artist T!C are waiting for you.

When: Sunday, February 12, 14:00 pm – 17:00 pm.

Where: Think! Chinatown Studio, 1 Pike Street, New York, NY 10002.

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Brooklyn

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Join the Brooklyn Children's Museum for the Year of the Rabbit! Learn about the traditions of the Lunar New Year by telling stories, listening to live music, attending calligraphy workshops. There will also be a rooftop lion dance parade led by the Young Lions of the Chinatown community.

When: Saturday, January 28, 10.00:17.00 – XNUMX:XNUMX.

Where: Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213.

Lunar Market at Land to Sea

A mini market at the back of the Land to Sea coffee shop and creative center featuring small Asian-owned businesses. They sell clothing, art prints, jewelry, plants, stationery and more. There will also be a Chinese sweets/snacks station where you can fill your bag and taste treats that might make you nostalgic or something you've never tasted before.

When: Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th.

Where: Land to Sea, 402 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

8th Annual Red Envelope Show

Visit My Plastic Heart Gallery and Retail Store to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. It features original red envelope artwork from over 100 artists at the 8th Annual Red Envelope Exhibition.

When: Opening reception on Saturday, January 28th. The exhibition closes on Sunday, February 26th.

Where: My Plastic Heart, 40 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Queens

Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing

You are cordially invited to join the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce in the 2023 Lunar New Year Parade.

When: Saturday, January 21 at 11 am.

Where: Tangram, 133-33 39th Avenue, Queens, NY 11354.

Queens Botanic Gardens: Art and Sightseeing Winter Walk

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a family art program and a guided winter walk. Contribute to a community-created exhibit for the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday and explore these areas on a winter outdoor adventure! Recommended for children over 5 years old.

When: Saturday, January 21, 11.00:13.00 – XNUMX:XNUMX.

Where: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355.

Bronx

Family art project Wave Hill House

Celebrate the start of the Year of the Rabbit by learning about rabbits and their role in the Chinese zodiac. Then build and decorate a fan inspired by these unique animals.

When: Saturday, January 21, 10:00 – 13:00.

Where: Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx, NY 10471

Staten Island

Lunar New Year celebration at the Staten Island Zoo

We start the Year of the Rabbit with the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Enjoy conversations with caretakers, crafts and meet the zoo's animal messengers representing the "animals of the zodiac".

When: Sunday, January 22, 11.00:14.00 – XNUMX:XNUMX.

Where: Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310.