Celebrate the Year of the Horse 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.
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Lunar New Year at Metropolis at Metrotown | February 3 – March 2
In collaboration with the Chinese Canadian Museum, Metropolis at Metrotown is hosting Lunar New Year Celebrations from February 3 – March 2! Try your hand at Lantern Riddles, see a calligraphy demonstration (Feb. 7), and participate in special LEGO play (Feb. 7 – 11). Don’t miss the special lion’s dance performance and mall blessing (Feb. 21), and watch (or participate in!) a dumpling-eating contest (Feb. 22).
Lunar New Year at Mackin House | February 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.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with LEGO! | February 7 – 11
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the LEGO Group’s immersive activation at Metropolis at Metrotown from February 7-11, where families can enjoy hands-on free-building, festive displays, and the Wishing Tree experience. This creative event offers guests a meaningful way to mark the new year, featuring a large-scale LEGO brick-built lion backdrop perfect for photos
LNY Splash at VIFF | February 10, 15, 26
Celebrate the Lunar New Year on the big screen! Gather your loved ones and discover a selection of Asian films centered on family, self-discovery, and what holds us together. LNY Splash presents GIRL (2025), Renoir (2025), Family Matters (2025), A Good Child (2025), and After Spring, the Tamaki Family… (2016). Join us on Family Day weekend to welcome a new year with these heartwarming stories.
Lunar New Year with the VSO | February 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 | February 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 – 16; February 21-22
LunarFest returns to Vancouver this February with weekends full of arts, crafts, and stories. Drop in for crafts workshops, take some inspiration from the live artist talks, and explore art installations.
Lunar New Year at Surrey Museum | February 21
The Museum of Surrey and the Chinese Village Club are partnering once again to bring you a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration! The event is totally free and will include live performances, dragon dance teaching, tai chi performances, storytelling, and more!
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade | February 22
The renowned Lunar New Year Parade will return in the Year of the Horse. 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.
Wesbrook Lunar New Year | February 22
Bring your family to Wesbrook Community Centre to experience a fun, family-friendly event presented by the University Neighbourhoods Association! Experience traditional performances, family activities, art displays, and more.
Gateway Theatre presents Silk Road Music | February 28
Join Gateway Theatre to ring in the Lunar New Year with a performance by the award-winning group Silk Road Music. With a fusion of different genres, Silk Road Music draws a huge crowd and is suitable for all ages.
