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Westfield Southcenter Lunar New Year

February 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Ring in the Year of the Snake with a vibrant celebration filled with tradition, culture, and fun for the whole family! From dazzling lion dances to cultural performances and interactive activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Event Highlights

Lion Dance  – Experience the excitement of the Lion Dance as it winds through the mall.

Live Cultural Performances – Enjoy traditional music, dance, and storytelling at Macy’s Court.

Calligraphy & Chinese Zodiac and Astrology Readings – Discover your fortune for the year ahead.

Wishing Tree Dedication – Make a wish and place it on our Wishing Tree for good luck and prosperity.

Spin the Wheel of Fortune – Try your luck to win prizes and gift cards from top retailers!

Schedule of Events

Lion Dance

11AM | Main Entry to Center Court by Macy’s

Traditional Performances

11:15AM–12PM | Center Court by Macy’s

Wishing Tree Dedication

12:10pm–12:20PM | North Side 4-way by Fuego

Lunch + Wishes

12:20PM–1PM

Lion Dance Begins

1:15pm | North side 4-way

Performances

1:30PM–2:30PM | Macy’s court

Spin the Wheel of Fortune

2:30pm–3PM

Lunar New Year 2025

Westfield Southcenter

2800 Southcenter Mall
Seattle, Washington 98188 United States + Google Map
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February 1 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Lunar New Year Celebration

February 1

Lunar New Year Fair hosted by the Emerald Parents Association

11 am – 5 pm (inside between the South Court and Dim Sum Factory)

Interactive cultural activities for the whole family including:

Kung Fu Showcase – Shadow Puppets – Traditional Crafts – Mahjong Lessons – Characters – Fortune Stick Drawings – Music – Costume Parade & more

Plus Marketplace at Factoria presents Lion Dance performers at 12 & 12:30 pm (throughout the common area) and a special Guzheng performance at 2 pm (Center Court near Panera)

Enjoy additional Lunar New Year displays and selfie spots around the center through February

Happy Lunar New Year 2025 - Marketplace at Factoria

The Marketplace at Factoria

Factoria Blvd SE
Bellevue, Washington 98006 United States + Google Map
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History Café: Hidden Echoes of Vietnam in Seattle

February 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Fifty years after the first Vietnamese refugees arrived in Washington state, Seattle-based storyteller Thanh Tân shares fascinating artifacts and stories from community archives and personal collections. Discover untold narratives of Vietnamese Americans who have shaped the Evergreen State’s vibrant cultural tapestry.

History Café is produced as a partnership between HistoryLink and MOHAI.

ASL Interpretation and CART captioning are available during the program. In addition, a limited number of Assistive Listening Devices are available upon request. For more accessibility support, email programs@mohai.org two weeks before the program.

Grab some food for thought–Gourmondo at MOHAI remains open until 7pm for every History Café.

If you can’t make it to the museum, tune in live on the MOHAI YouTube channel to virtually attend this event.

Microsoft Lakefront Pavilion MOHAI

860 Terry Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98109 United States + Google Map
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Black History Month at MOPOP: Black Beyond

February 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Black Sci-Fi, speculative fiction, and Afrofuturism have been integral to reimagining worlds with Black freedom at the center. This Black History Month, join MOPOP for Black Beyond, a celebration of Black artists’ genre-shaping contributions to science fiction and the powerful influence of Black protagonists on Sci-Fi cinema.

Programming:

  • 10:00AM–5:00PM
    • Black Men Beyond Pop Up Exhibition | Roots and Branches  
  • 2:00PM–3:45PM
    • Movie at MOPOP: Men in Black Screening (Rated PG-13, 1h38m) with intro, trivia and prizes | Sound + Vision Theater
  • 3:45PM–4:30PM
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Photo of a black woman holding a microphone speaking to a group of people

MOPOP – Museum of Pop Culture

325 5th Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98109 United States + Google Map
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February 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Join Living Voices for a special Free First Thursday film screening. Witness the struggle and sacrifice for civil rights in America through the eyes of an African American student in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s. Learn how the fight against prejudice has shaped our history.

Living Voices combines live and recorded theatrical performances with archival film, turning history into a moving personal journey. This studio-quality filmed program will take place in the Joshua Green Foundation Theater on MOHAI’s second floor.

Content Notice: Suitable for guests 12 years to adult. Genuine period photos of lynching and anti-Black racial violence, and racial slurs in the film may be disturbing for audiences. These details are included out of respect for those who lived through these times, not to shock or offend modern viewers.

For accessibility support, please contact programs@mohai.org two weeks prior to the event.

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Joshua Green Foundation Theater

MOHAI 860 Terry Ave N
Seattle, Washington 98109 United States + Google Map
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February 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Burien for a festive Lunar New Year celebration at the Community Room on the first floor at the Burien Public Library/City Hall. Bring your family and friends to savor bao and pastries, enjoy a traditional lion dance, play exciting games, and more.

Enjoy free snacks while supplies last! The first 60 people to attend this event will receive a free gift.

Date/Time: 
Saturday, February 1, 2025.
10 a.m – 1 p.m. 

2025 Lunar New Year Celebration - Seattle's Child at Burien Library

Burien Library

400 SW 152nd St STE 100
Burien, Washington 98166 United States + Google Map
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January 25 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

2025 Year of the Snake

The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar and is derived from 12 full cycles of the moon. It is celebrated by many Asian communities including Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. There are 12 Chinese zodiac animals and one is associated with each 12-year cycle. 2025 is the Year of the Snake.

Our celebration will take place at Bellevue Square on Saturday, January 25.
Join us for live performances, crafts, displays and more.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with wishes for good fortune and good health. Gather with family and friends to celebrate traditions during this season.

Lunar New Year at The Bellevue Collection is presented in partnership with the Seattle Chinese Culture and Arts Association (SCCAA) and The Overseas Community Affairs Council – Republic of China (Taiwan).

Lunar New Year - Year of the Snake - at the Bellevue Collection

Bellevue Square

575 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, Washington 98004 United States + Google Map
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January 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

elebrate Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Snake at Kirkland Urban on Saturday, January 25 from 4-6 PM in the Kirkland Urban plaza!

This FREE family-friendly event will feature:
Event Features & Activities
Lion Dance Performances
Experience the thrilling Lion Dance by the Mak Fai Dragon & Lion Dance Association, with three stunning performances to bring good fortune and chase away bad spirits for the new year.

Vietnamese Fan Dance & Calligraphy
Marvel at the graceful Vietnamese Fan Dance and watch a live calligraphy artist craft beautiful Lunar New Year symbols.

 Food Tasting Stations
Enjoy traditional treats like dumplings, rice cakes, and tangerines, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.

Lantern-Making Station
Create your own lantern, a symbol of hope and a bright future in the new year.

Interactive Games
Test your skills with traditional games like:
Jianzi (shuttlecock kicking)
Mahjong
Chinese Chess
Tangram puzzles

 Themed Photo Booth
Capture memories with Lunar New Year props, including dragon masks, red envelopes, etc.

Join us for a night of celebration and cultural connection. We can’t wait to see you there!

Photo with two people wearing dragon costumes celebrating lunar new year

Kirkland Urban

425 Urban Plaza
Kirkland, Washington 98033 United States + Google Map
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Seattle’s largest indoor Night Market transforms Magnuson Hangar 30 into a vibrant Winter Night Market showcasing 125 local merchants and food trucks.

This Lunar New Year, enjoy an illuminated Maker’s Market as part of the Year of the Snake celebration featruing over 45 BIPOC small businesses and steet eateries to discover! This celebration makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day shopping spree.

FEATURED ENTERTAINMENT

  • DRUKEN LION DANCE performed Mak Fai Lion Dance (9pm)
  • DANCE PARTY

FEATURED POP-UP SHOP

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WHAT’S INSIDE THE NIGHT MARKET

  • 125 Makers, Vintage, Imports & Food Purveyors
  • Lunar New Year Photo Booth by Shutterbus Co.
  • 15 Food Trucks & Street Food Booths (Indoor & Outdoor)
  • (2)Cocktail Bar & Boozy Boba Bar Pop-Up
  • (1) VIP Express Can Bar (Craft Beer/Cider)
  • (1) Boozy Boba Bar by Bobaholic


Explore Magnuson Park’s Hangar 30 with 30,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor marketplace, featuring 100 booths, food trucks, cocktail bars, photo booths, and live entertainment. This is a ticketed 21+ event.

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Magnuson Park Hangar 30

6310 Northeast 74th Street
Seattle, Washington 98115 United States + Google Map
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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 cultural intersection. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!

Food Walk

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Seattle, Washington 98104 United States + Google Map
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