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The 2025 Lunar New Year kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 29, followed by the centrepiece parade in Vancouver’s Chinatown on Feb. 2, and wrapping up with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Here’s Where: Chinatown Storytelling Centre - 168 E Pender St., Vancouver and various locations. Cost: Free to event specific. Chinese Canadian Museum. The Chinese Canadian Museum celebrates Lunar New Year with a weekend full of fun activities, storytelling, crafts, treats, and more. In partnership with the Chinese Village Club, this free event provides a wonderful chance to explore Lunar New Year traditions and celebrate Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities, including live performances, dragon dance lessons, poetry readings, traditional and modern dance, tai chi demonstrations Vancouver Canucks Lunar New Year Game. What: Vancouver Canucks host their annual Lunar New Year Game on January 21 when the Buffalo Sabres come to town. There will be a variety of special Lunar New Year activities to enjoy during the celebration. When: January 21, 2025 Time: 7 pm Where: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver Welcome back to UBC Botanical Garden’s Annual Lunar New Year Market, celebrating the Year of the Snake. All are invited to experience the cultural traditions and connect with the Asian Garden, with something for everyone of all backgrounds to enjoy. LunarFest Vancouver in 2025. The Lunar New Year is a traditional celebration in a number of Asian cultures. It’s the first day of a calendar based on the cycles of the moon where one of 12 zodiac animals represents each year. 2025 is the Year of the Snake (or at least that’s the case in most cultures celebrating the day). Ring in the Year of the Snake with your favourite local CBC personalities at the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade on Sunday, February 2! Kick off Lunar New Year celebrations in Vancouver's Vancouver’s Chinatown will be celebrating Lunar New Year with a three-day festival spread over 16-blocks of the historic neighbourhood. Events include: Walking tours, crafts and activities for Chinese New Year events in downtown Vancouver usually include Lunarfest, Asian-themed films at FlyOver Canada, the Parade in Chinatown, Lunar New Year activities at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, festivities at Chinatown Plaza and celebrations at the International Village Mall. Here are a few events on our radar this year. January 24 to February 11 (special event: February 10 and 11) The Chinese Canadian Museum’s first Lunar New Year event takes place from January Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market is celebrating the Year of the Snake with a special chili crab dish ($42 per pound). Plus, the retail market is offering a Lunar New Year deluxe seafood box ($88.88) which features a geoduck, 16-ounces shucked oyster meat, one pound of clams, mussels, pink scallops and lingcod cheeks. With the Year of the Snake about to begin, Richmond is once again at the heart of Metro Vancouver’s colourful Lunar New Year celebrations. There are some great activities to discover around the city––with lots of fun, free and family-friendringly options to consider. Enjoy a variety of festivities in Richmond throughout the New Year period. The 2025 Lunar New Year kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 29, followed by the centrepiece parade in Vancouver’s Chinatown on Feb. 2, and wrapping up with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Radisson Hotel Lunar New Year Market . Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport on January 25 and 26 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This vibrant market will feature over 30 local artisans, craftsmen, and small businesses showcasing fashion, art, handicrafts, and festive New Year delicacies with an Asian flair. The Lunar New Year is in January or February each year and it’s celebrated by a number of cultures including the Chinese. It’s also a big event in Vancouver. In 2025 the start of the Lunar New Year is on Wednesday, on January 29th. 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 Snake! Check out a wide variety of vendors, in addition to live music, lion dances, and kung fu performances. Gong xi fa cai! The Year of the Dragon kicks off on February 10, and there are many fun Lunar New Year events happening in Metro Vancouver to celebrate before, during, and after. From Lunar New Year Market to a Spring Festival Parade, storytelling and afternoon teas, and more, here are 10 fun events to check out this year. On both days, drop-in for free Chinese New Year treat sampling, Year of the Snake-themed crafts, and Chinese board games. On Saturday, February 1st, join us for a special Lunar New Year Cantonese storytime; and on Sunday, February 2nd, after the Chinatown Parade, celebrate at the museum with some artisanal ice cream and balloon art! Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Canada. This 2025, the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year and Spring Festival will fall on January 29, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. The Lunar New Year is one of the most celebrated cultural events organized and attended by Asian communities in Canada. Vancouver artists, crafts makers, and artisans – LunarFest Artist Market returns in the new year, with more stories, arts, and culture to share. Date: February 1-2, 2025 Where: Ocean Artworks (Granville Island) Time: 11am-4pm
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