* events with 🔺 indicate events in Suffolk & Nassau Counties

1/25 - Jericho Public Library - Jericho - Celebrate Lunar New Year - Adult Workshop 🔺fee
Jericho - Celebrate Lunar New Year -  Kids Workshop 🔺registration required

1/25 & 1/26  - Kupferberg Center for the Arts @ Queens College - Queens -The Lunar New Year Celebration at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts honors the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation. The program features performances like “Lion in the City,” a fusion of Lion Dance and hip-hop, and “Unfolding,” a collaboration between Nai-Ni Chen and a Korean Janggu performer, exploring life’s continuous change. The event celebrates themes of harmony, renewal, and empowerment, culminating in “Dragon Festival,” a blessing for the community. The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will also premiere a new work, “Dances of the Golden Snake,” choreographed by Ying Shi.

1/18- 2/23 - Flushing Town Hall - Chinese Theatre Works- "Red Gate: Pauline Benton & Chinese Shadow Theatre in America" 

1/25 - Flushing Town Hall - Chinese Theatre Works- "Red Gate: Pauline Benton & Chinese Shadow Theatre in America"

1/18 - Heckscher Museum - Huntington - Lunar New Year Celebration- Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year with a focus on Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Vietnamese culture at this free family event for all ages in collaboration with the United Asian American Alliance and the Town of Huntington Asian American Task Force!! 🔺

1/18 - Huntington Library- Huntington- It's Chinese New Year, Curious George Book reading and craft 🔺

1/24- MOCA - Manhattan- MOCA Talks- with Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith - Chinese Almanac - Year of the Snake 

1/25- MOCA - Manhattan- MOCACREATE- Lunar New Year Museum Makeover

2/1 - Queens Mall - Queens - Lunar New Year Celebration - Experience the vibrant energy of The Chinese FreeMasons Lion Dancers, enjoy performances by a local talented singer, and get creative with fun crafts for all ages with the Asian American Arts Alliance. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this festive afternoon and welcome the Year of the Snake with joy and culture!

1/25-  The MET - Manhattan- Lunar New Year Festival -  the festival will honor Lunar New Year traditions from across Asia and feature artist-led workshops, performances, and interactive activities for participants of all ages.

1/25 - Nassau Museum - Roslyn - Lunar New Year Celebration 🔺

1/29 - MOCA - Manhattan- MOCAKids - AUthor Meet & Greet - Gordon & Li Li - Celebrate Chinese New Year Coloring & Activity Book Launch with Michele Wong McSween

1/29- MOCA - Manhattan- MOCACREATE- Lunar New Year Museum Makeover

2/1 - Flushing Chinese Business Association - Queens-  Lunar New Year Parade

2/5- Vanderbilt Museum - Centerport - Lunar New Year Celebration 🔺

2/1 - Lincoln Center- Manhattan- Lunar New Year Family Celebration

2/1- MOCA - Manhattan- Lunar New Year Family Festival - morning & afternoon sessions

2/2- China Institute - Manhattan- Celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year - Experience a once-in-a-lifetime cultural extravaganza as we bring the enchantment of Prince Kung’s Palace Museum—a national first-class museum and one of the most prestigious cultural treasures of China—to the heart of New York City.This year’s festival will transport you to the grandeur of Beijing with an authentic and dazzling celebration featuring rich traditions, interactive workshops, and mesmerizing performances for all ages.

2/2 - Flushing Town Hall - Savory, Festive, Auspicious, Family Reunions, and Rejuvenating. Come enjoy the Lunar New Year Celebration in Downtown Flushing!

2/5- Vanderbilt Museum - Centerport - Lunar New Year  Story Stroll & Craft 🔺

2/7-2/9 - Welcome To Chinatown - Manhattan-  free weekend fair, visitors can shop, eat, play + celebrate the Year of the Snake!  Fair will feature 17 vendors including legacy Chinatown small businesses, and new entrepreneurs.

2/8- Queens Botanical Garden- Queens- Lunar New Year Celebration

2/9 - Landmark on Main - Port Washington - Lunar New Year festivities include crafts, activities, food, and a live performance with traditional Chinese music. 🔺

2/11 - NY Philharmonic- Manhattan- Lunar New Year Performance

2/12- MOCA - Manhattan- Lunar New Year Mixer - year of the snake celebration

2/16-  Chinatown - Manhattan- Lunar New Year Parade & Festival 

2/20 - Stony Brook- Charles B. Wang Center - Celebrating Lunar New Year with Sangjaru: Korean Folk Gypsy Swing 🔺

2/29 - Sara D. Roosevelt - Manhattan - New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival 

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