Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year events around Metro Vancouver! If you haven’t been to a Lunar New Year event before, mark these great events on your calendar. They are welcoming and full of fun for all members of your family. Many are free or low-cost, but some require registration in advance.
If we’ve missed a Lunar New Year event, please send us an email (vancouver@familyfuncanada.com) and we’ll add the event to our list.
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Burnaby:
Coquitlam
Lunar New Year at Mackin House | Feb. 7: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mackin House on February 7th with a full afternoon of songs, dance, snacks, and crafts! This event is free, but registration is required.
Richmond:
Gateway Theatre presents Silk Road Music | Feb. 28: Award-winning Silk Road Music performs in an all-ages show. Secure your tickets today.
Surrey:
Vancouver:
Lunar New Year with the VSO | Feb. 12: Join the VSO for an evening of orchestral music curated by conductor Naomi Woo, with guest soloist, pianist Sophia Liu, performing Liszt’s First Piano Concerto
The Lantern City | Feb. 14 – March 9: The Lantern City returns to light up the new year with arts and culture! Featuring artworks from Indigenous artists, South Asian artists, and more, these lanterns highlight the beautiful communities of Vancouver.
LunarFest | Feb. 14 – 28: LunarFest returns to Vancouver this February with games, crafts, light installations and activities.
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade | Feb. 22: The renowned Lunar New Year Parade will return in the Year of the Snake. This special event will feature lion dances, cultural dances, marching bands, martial arts, and much more. The Chinatown parade is an annual cultural festival not to be missed
