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:
LNY at Metropolis at Metrotown | Jan. 13- Feb. 16: In collaboration with the Chinese Canadian Museum, Metropolis at Metrotown is hosting Lunar New Year Celebrations from January 13- February 16. Activities included a Chef Series, learning how to Lion Dance, presentations about traditional art, lantern making, musical dance performances, a dumpling-eating contest, and more.
Coquitlam
Lunar New Year at Mackin House | Jan. 18: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mackin House on January 18th 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. 1: Award-winning Silk Road Music performs in an all-ages show. Secure your tickets today.
Lunar New Year at Lansdowne Centre | Feb. 1: Head to Lansdowne Centre this Lunar New Year. Watch a Dragon Dance performance, play a giant Snakes and Ladders Game, and test your skills in fun games.
Surrey:
Lunar New Year Fest | Feb. 8: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Surrey Museum from 1pm- 4pm on February 8th with FREE family activities and entertainment.
Vancouver:
Lunar New Year at Museum of Vancouver | Jan. 18: Enjoy a family-friendly staged reading at the Museum of Vancouver in partnership with the Canadian Chinese Museum. The story follows bunny friends at the Bao household as they learn about the true meaning of new year festivities.
Lunar New Year Market | Jan. 25: UBC Botanical Garden is hosting a Lunar New Year Market to welcome the Year of the Dragon! Check out a wide variety of vendors, in addition to live music, lion dances, and kung fu performances.
The Lantern City | Jan. 27 – Feb. 17: 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 | Beginning January 29: LunarFest returns to Vancouver this February with games, crafts, light installations and activities.
LNY Splash at VIFF | Feb. 1 & 2: Lunar New Year Splash at VIFF presents a series of Asian films about family. Bring your loved ones and explore stories from Taiwan, South Korea, Germany/Vietnam, and more.
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade | Feb. 2: 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
