11 a.m.-6 p.m.; 575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue; st.news/bellevue-LNY Lunar New Year Celebration at Kirkland Urban — Jan. 25. Head to retail hub Kirkland Urban for a free, family-friendly Lunar The Lunar New Year is more than the start of a new year for the over two billion people who celebrate the occasion—it’s a time to honor tradition, reconnect with loved ones, and partake in cultural festivities. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, a symbol of introspection, adaptability, and transformation, which means it’s time to shed the past year and slither into a new season. Chinese Garden New Year Festival. Date/Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Seattle Chinese Garden, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106. Cost: Free admission; a $6 donation per person is also welcomed. Come join the Seattle Chinese Garden in celebrating the Year of the Snake and the Lantern Festival. Here’s a guide to some of notable restaurants, bars, and bakeries doing specials and events for Lunar New Year 2025 in the Seattle area: At the new Capitol Hill Vietnamese restaurant Ramie , Tet comes with an array of special menu items, including banh beo (rice cakes) with crab stew and chicharrones, a head cheese wrap, and che troi nuoc Lunar New Year 2025 Celebration Remind Like List Not much has been revealed about the Seattle Chinese Garden's upcoming Lunar New Year celebration, but in prior years, the garden's festivities have included traditional Chinese music, riddles, a tai chi demonstration, a tongyuan (sweet dumpling) demonstration, and more. Whatever this year's Welcome to CIDBIA's annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake! Vendor booths will line up along S King St., dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park, foodies will have the opportunity to explore 40+ food walk destinations — you can truly feel the atmosphere of this It is the Year of the Snake. Snake years include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025. The next Snake year is 2037. The Seattle-Tacoma metro area is home to a diverse community of Asian cultures who celebrate the Lunar New Year (aka Chinese New Year). Seattle Asian Art Museum Sat Feb 1, 2025 11 am–2 pm Fuller Garden Court Live lion dances, drop-in art activities with local artists, and a story time inspired by the holiday. Chinese Garden New Year Festival Saturday, February 8. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Seattle Chinese Garden Year of the Snake and the Lantern Festival. The Bellevue Collection Please join us on February 8th at 11am-3pm to celebrate the Year of the Snake! There will be crafts, demonstrations, and music! More details will be available closer to the event date. This event is free to the public but we do have a suggested donation of $6/person. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake! Welcome to CIDBIA's annual Lunar New Year Celebration! The Lunar New Year Celebration highlights each zodiac animal and celebrates the year's symbolism in the historic Chinatown-International District (Chinatown-ID). 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. Lunar New Year is here. Also known as Chinese New Year, Tet Nguyen Dan, and Seollal, it’s a holiday celebrated by millions of people throughout Asia and the Asian diaspora. In Washington, Lunar Lunar New Year at Pacific Place – Seattle. Saturday, Jan. 25 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Family-friendly events such as creating dragon puppets, mask-making activities and martial arts performances. Lunar New Year Night Market 2025 happening at Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 6310 Northeast 74th Street, Seattle, United States on Sat Feb 08 2025 at 03:00 pm to 10:00 pm 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. The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. Seattle gears up for Lunar New Year with events including craft activities and martial arts at Pacific Place, a cultural parade in Bellevue, and Microsoft’s festival with food and games in Redmond. Seattle Center Festál presents Tết in Seattle - a Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration, January 25th and 26th, 2025 from 11AM-6PM on Saturday and Sunday. As always, our festival is free for the public to come and celebrate Tết. Upcoming Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year! 27TH CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE & FESTIVAL 日期 : 2025年2月16曰 (星期日) 下午 1:00時 February 16, 2025 | Sunday | Parade Start 1:00pmChinatown, New York Festival & Booths: 11:30AM – 3:30PM (Bayard Street between Mulberry and Mott St) 27TH NEW YEAR FIRECRACKER CEREMONY & CULTURAL FESTIVAL 日期 : Continue reading 2025 – Year 📅 Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 📍 Wing Luke Museum: 719 S King Street Seattle ⏰ 10 am – 3 pm 💻 More information here. What to know: This annual Lunar New Year Fair starts at 10 am with a free Lion Dance celebration put on by Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association.
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