How to celebrate Lunar New Year in Seattle
SEATTLE - The Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is the celebration of the new year based off the lunar calendar.
In 2024, Lunar New Year was officially recognized as a state holiday in Washington. And in Seattle, there are plenty of events and festivities to bring in the Year of the Snake.
From fairs to markets to family-friendly activities, there are plenty of options to explore in the Emerald City. Keep reading for how to celebrate Chinese New Year in Seattle.
Chinatown-International District Celebration
Saturday, February 22 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
King Street and Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S.
Dance performances and music, plus more than 40 food walk destinations and more
Online: seattlechinatownid.com/experiences/lunar-new-year
Lunar New Year Fair at Wing Luke Museum
Saturday, January 18 from10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wing Luke Museum, 719 S King St.
Celebrarte Lunar New Year with an afternoon of family-friendly activities.
Online: wingluke.org
Tết in Seattle
January 25-26 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Seattle Center (Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion)
Enjoy arts, music, hands-on experiences and performances unique to Vietnam.
Online: seattlecenter.com
Chinese Garden New Year Festival
Saturday, February 8 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16th Ave. S.W.
Celebrate with music, crafts and hands-on demonstrations. More details will be available closer to the event date.
Online: seattlechinesegarden.org
Museum of Flight
January 2-29 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., daily
Head to the Museum of Flight to learn about Lunar New Year traditions and hear stories of Asian and Asian American people who have contributed to aviation and aerospace. Kids can create their own paper lanterns, kites and fortune-tellers.
Online: museumofflight.org
Little Saigon Creative
January 17-19. Friday, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Little Saigon Creative, 1227 S. Weller St. Suite A
Participate in a host of activities to celebrate Lunar New Year. Acitivities include a lion dance, Tet Market, workshops, book signings and more.
Online: flsseattle.org
The Bellevue Collection
January 25 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Bellevue Square Mall, 575 Bellevue Square
Enjoy live performances, crafts, displays and more for Chinese New Year, Seollal (Korean New Year) and Tết (Vietnamese New Year).
Online: bellevuecollection.com
Seattle Asian Art Museum
Feb. 1 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fuller Garden Court, 1300 First Ave.
Take in lion dances, participate in drop-in art activities with local artists and enjoy story time inspired by the holiday.
Online: www.seattleartmuseum.org
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