Ring in the Lunar New Year in Chicago! The city is welcoming the Year of the Snake from Jan. 26 – Feb. 9, 2025. 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 Lunar New Year with their annual 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.
Welcome the Year of the Snake with traditional lion dances, cultural performances, and more during this colorful celebration.
Chicago’s century-old Chinatown is a historic enclave overflowing with traditional architecture, cultural experiences, family-owned restaurants, and more.
Have an immersive Lunar New Year experience with Chinese Fine Arts Society and Old Town School of Folk Music. Featuring a variety of Asian arts including an elegant traditional Chinese Dance, exquisite Thai dance, an exciting modern style of Chinese yo-yo, and a wild adventure with Asian Music celebrating one of the biggest holidays of Asia!
Head to Navy Pier for the free Global Connections Lunar New Year celebration!
The Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier will be transformed into a festive, interactive, and family-friendly celebration marking the Year of the Wood Snake.
Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema is proud to present SUCCESSOR, a dark satirical comedy about helicopter parents who turn their son’s life into The Truman Show. This screening is free, RSVP is required.
Join the 20th 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!
Indulge in traditional Chinese fare in a festive atmosphere at The Peninsula’s Special Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea. Or join the new Chinese New Year Sunday Brunch, featuring a curated menu of buffet items like dim sum, Peking duck, entrées, and desserts.
Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy as you learn to create beautiful characters and elevate your culinary skills with our hands-on dumpling-making and cooking class at the unique restaurant.
Sunda New Asian will be offering food and drink specials at both Chicago locations. Guests can also enjoy lion dance performances on Thursday, Jan. 30 at Futon Market and Friday, Jan. 31 at River North.
In Rosemont, the Fashion Outlets of Chicago are hosting a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, featuring an exciting lineup of cultural programming, free activities, and exclusive offers from participating retailers.
