Looking for a place in Philly to celebrate Lunar New Year with the family? Check out these events celebrating Lunar New Year 2025, the Year of the Snake!
CultureFest! Lunar New Year at Penn Museum
Saturday, January 25th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ring in the Year of the Snack at Penn Museum's 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration! Experience Asian traditions during the day long event, which includes storytelling, crafts, live music and dance performances, and more! Included with admission!
https://www.penn.museum/calendar/398/culturefest
Lunar New Year Celebration at Independence Library
Monday, January 27th, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Happy Lunar New Year! It's the year of the snake. Head over to the library between 3-5pm to celebrate the holiday with activities for kids of all ages, including storytime, playtime, and fun crafts. Everyone takes home a goodie bag!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/146789
Lunar New Year Parades in Chinatown
Tuesday, January 28th and Sunday, February 2nd
Philly's Chinatown community will be holding 2 Lunar New Year Parades, led by The Philadelphia Suns. On Tuesday, January 28th, a late-night Lunar New Year's Eve Celebration begins at 10:00 PM from 10th and Spring Streets. On Sunday, February 2nd, a daytime parade follows the same route at 11:00 AM. The parade includes music, lion dancing, drumming, and fireworks!
The Philadelphia Suns will also be holding Lion Dances throughout the month at various locations through out the city!
https://www.phillysuns.org/post/2025-lunar-new-year-parade
Lunar New Year at The Rail Park
Saturday, February 1st, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Friends of the Rail Park for the annual Lunar New Year celebration as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake! The festival will feature exciting performances by returning partners: Philadelphia Suns, Ballet SunMi, Crane Center Tai-Chi Team, Friends Senior Care Center Performance Team, and DJ Kevin Kong.
PopUp Play, Philly House, and Bethesda Project will also offer family-friendly activities and resources throughout the event.
What’s New This Year?
A second lion dance performance by the Penn Lions, a traditional Lunar New Year flower market, presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance, and the return of the highly anticipated and delicious Bao Bar!
This event is free, but registration is encouraged.
https://www.therailpark.org/event/celebrate-lunar-new-year-at-the-rail-park-usher-in/
Lunar New Year Celebration at Fashion District
Saturday, February 1st, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
There will be a free afternoon of family fun at the Fashion District to celebrate Lunar New Year! Featuring Chinese Lion Dancers from the Philadelphia Suns, kids crafts, festive decor and photo ops!
https://www.fashiondistrictphiladelphia.com/Events/Details/576999
Lunar New Year Celebration at Franklin Square
Saturday, February 1st, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ring in the Year of the Snake in Old City with a lively lion dance performance, kids crafts, surprise giveaways, and a free dumpling workshop!
https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/lunar-new-year-celebration/
Lunar New Year at Dilworth Park
Saturday, February 1st, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pop into the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin for a festive Lunar New Year Celebration for menu items from Ellen Yin's Wonton Project. Outside on the plaza, there will be a calligraphy activity, free children's crafts, and a red envelope giveaway for the first 100 guests. Make sure to see performances from traditional Chinese dancers, opera singers, and a lion dance by the Philadelphia Suns.
https://centercityphila.org/parks/events/saturdays-at-the-rink/lunar-new-year
Lunar New Year Celebration at Parkway Central Library
Saturday, February 8th, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake at this joyful cultural exchange event with the Asian communities, students, and families! Enjoy an afternoon of fascinating Asian music and dance performances.
This event is hosted by The Free Library of Philadelphia's Music Department, and W&E Arts, LLC.
