Chinese New Year 2025: the year of the SNAKE!
Happy Chinese New Year! This 16-day celebration starts on January 29th, 2025. Families can celebrate this exciting holiday by enjoying meals together, setting off firecrackers and fireworks, eating sweet dumplings, giving red envelopes with lucky money to kiddos and more.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, several attractions are hosting fun events. Check them out, below.
Lunar New Year
Saturday, January 25th at 2-3 p.m. @ Madeira Branch Library
Explore the Year of the Snake with crafts and activities. Presented by the Alliance of Chinese Culture and Arts. Designed for ages 12 and under.
Free.
2025 Chinese New Year Paint and Sip!
Wednesday, January 29th from 7-9 p.m. @ Pinot’s Palette
Grown-ups can sip a handcrafted cocktail or cocktail and create a gorgeous Chinese New Year-themed snake painting.
Tickets: $39
Lunar New Year Concert
Saturday, January 25th at 7 p.m. @ Memorial Hall OTR
Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Music Society
Tickets: $30-50
Lunar New Year Celebration 2025
Saturday, February 1st from 2-5 p.m. @ Liberty Center
Head to The Living Room of the Foundry Building (ll near Dick’s Sporting Goods) for live performances, tea tasting, costume try-ons, crafts and so much more. Sponsored by NEXXUS Group – Real Stance & Life Insurance.
Free.
Lunar Near Year Celebration
Saturday, February 1st from 12-7 p.m. @ The Gatherall Food Hall at Factory 52
Families can enjoy cultural performances from the Ohio Wushu Academy, origami making, coloring stations, story times and more. Those who purchase items in The Gatherall can participate in the “Red Envelope Giveaways” and may win prizes.
Free to attend. Food from 15 mouthwatering food vendors available for purchase.
3rd Annual Dead of Winter Lunar New Year
Saturday, February 1st at 7 p.m. @ The Redmoor
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Fairbanks 142: Grateful Dead Tribute.
Tickets: $10-80
2nd Annual Chinese New Year Gala
Saturday, February 8th from 3-5 p.m. @ Princeton High School
Presented by the Ohio Chinese Opera Association and the Big Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center. Breathtaking performances, cultural showcases and more.
$11.20-16.30
Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 28th at 10 a.m. @ 2718 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY
Join Polyfluent.org for a fun and free Chinese New Year celebration fro children ages 5-12. Featuring crafts, games, activities and more.
Free.
Spring Festival Celebration
Saturday, February 22nd at 5 p.m. @ Hard Rock Cincinnati
Spring Festival, aka Lunar New Year, is a significant festival for the Chinese community and those who appreciate its rich cultural heritage. Presented by Asia Chamber of America.
Tickets: $200
