Ring in the Lunar New Year in Chicago! The city is welcoming the Year of the Horse from Feb. 15 – March 1, 2026. Enjoy colorful parades, cultural celebrations, dining specials, shopping offers, and more.
Discover ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Chicago. Check back as more events are added!
The Uptown neighborhood will welcome the Year of the Horse with their annual Argyle Lunar New Year parade, featuring community groups, cultural institutions, dancers, and performers. There will also be pop-ups with family-friendly activities.
The celebration will take place throughout Asia on Argyle, a thriving cultural corridor home to many Asian-owned businesses and authentic Asian culinary options.
The Chinatown Lunar New Year celebration ushers in the Year of the Horse with traditional lion dances, cultural performances, and more during a colorful outdoor celebration.
Chicago’s historic Chinatown community is a vibrant enclave overflowing with traditional architecture, cultural experiences, family-owned restaurants, and more.
Lunar New Year brings an array of delicious culinary events to Chicago, from dumpling-making workshops to traditional Chinese feasts.
Join the 21st annual Chinese New Year dumpling making dinner at Hing Kee Restaurant in Chinatown.
Get ready to indulge in a fun-filled afternoon of family-style celebration as we welcome the Year of the Snake!
Grab your tickets new, the event sells out every year!
Indulge in Chinese fare and watch classic lion dances in a festive atmosphere at The Peninsula’s Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea on Feb. 20, 21, and 22.
Or join the new Chinese New Year Brunch Buffet, featuring a curated menu of traditional items like dim sum, Peking duck, entrées, and desserts on Sunday, Feb. 22.
Enjoy a festive evening of good company and delicious food during the Lunar New Year dinner at Phoenix Restaurant, one of Chinatown’s classic dim sum palaces.
This unique AAPI-owned restaurant in the Lakeview neighborhood will host a variety of Lunar New Year events.
Learn the art of calligraphy and traditional dumpling-making during hands-on workshops and enjoy special treats and giveaways throughout the month.
