West Edmonton Mall Lunar New Year Extravaganza!
Join WEM and the Edmonton Chinatown Multi-Cultural Centre for the annual Lunar New Year Extravaganza as we ring in the Year of the Snake! 🎉🐍
Celebrate with family-friendly activities, including vibrant artistic displays, cultural performances, and exciting lion dancers. Plus, shop a local vendor market offering books, clothing, jewelry, and much more! Don’t miss out on the fun at Edmonton’s largest Lunar New Year celebration! ✨
When: January 25 & 26, 2025 Mall Hours
Where: ICE PALACE! West Edmonton Mall 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB
Cost: FREE
extravaganza https://www.wem.ca/events/performances/2025-lunar-new-year-
Lunar New Year Celebration at Londonderry Mall
🎉 Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Londonderry Mall! Join them, for a lively Lunar New Year celebration, proudly presented by the Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association.
🌟Enjoy Spectacular Lion Dances, Thrilling Martial Arts Demonstrations, Creative Arts & Crafts, A Magical Wishing Tree and so much more!
Let’s come together to welcome the Year of the Snake in style! 🐉💫Bring your family and friends to celebrate culture, tradition, and community! 🌏❤️
When: Sunday, January 26,2025 12pm-5pm
Where: Londonderry Mall East Court, Londonderry Mall is located on the northwest corner of 66th St and 137 Ave.
Cost: FREE
https://londonderrymall.com/events
Chinatown Lunar New Year at Royal Alberta Museum
Welcome the Year of the Snake on Sunday, January 26! Join the Edmonton Chinatown BIA’s Lunar New Year Celebration starting with a lively Opening Ceremony and outdoor parade at 11 am in the north end of Chinatown, meet in front of Lucky 97 at 10725 97 Street. Follow the Lion Dancers as they make their way to the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM). Afterward, from 12 – 4 pm, warm up with kung fu demonstrations, cultural performances, activities, and celebrations. Don’t miss a visit from the Money God, who will be handing out red envelopes on a first-come, first-served basis—all free to enjoy in the pre-admission spaces.
When: Sunday, January 26, 2025, Parade at 11:00am Activities 12-4pm
Where: Royal Alberta Museum 9810 103a Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Cost: FREE/ Please note: Admission to Museum Gallery spaces is not included in this event.
https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/whats-on
Exclusive History Hunters PD Day Camp for Lunar New Year Celebration!
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this special History Hunters Day Camp! This unique camp experience will take campers on an exciting journey through Alberta’s aviation history, filled with interactive games and activities. With a special Lunar New Year twist, they’ll uncover fascinating stories from the **Years of the Snake**, including key events from **1929, 1941, 1953, 1965**, and more!
Campers will tap into the resourcefulness and intelligence associated with the Snake, discovering how these qualities influenced historical events.
While all Zodiac signs are welcome, this special History Hunters camp will only be available for one day—so be sure to secure your camper’s spot today for a memorable adventure!
When: Wednesday, January 29,2025 9am-4pm
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway NW Edmonton, Alberta
Cost: $60 per child
https://albertaaviationmuseum.com/programs/camps/
LUNARLICIOUS BY ASIAFEST YEG
Lunarlicious is an amazing event that blends tradition, culture, and creativity in a vibrant way! Here’s a quick breakdown of everything the event promises:
Cultural Food Delights, A rich selection of Asian-inspired dishes with a twist, bringing the flavors of Lunar New Year to life. Youth Market, A unique opportunity for minors under 18 to showcase entrepreneurial skills, promoting financial literacy and providing hands-on learning about budgeting, marketing, and money management.
Artisans and Merchants Like AsiaFest, Lunarlicious will feature a variety of local artists and merchants, showcasing their creativity with unique and adorable products.
Performances and Entertainment, expect a mix of traditional and modern performances, including dances, live music, and acts celebrating the diversity of Asian culture.
Family-Friendly Fun With something for everyone, Lunarlicious promises a fun, festive atmosphere for people of all ages to enjoy.
This event is shaping up to be a lively, immersive celebration of the Lunar New Year! Whether you’re there for the food, entertainment, or to support the young entrepreneurs, it sounds like there will be no shortage of excitement!!
When: January 31- February 2,2025
January 31 (Fri) 4PM-12AM
February 01 (SAT) 12PM-12AM
February 02 (SUN) 12PM-10PM
Where: South Edmonton Common Edmonton, AB
Cost: FREE to attend
Lunar New Year Celebration at Kingsway Mall
Kingsway is excited to host the Lunar New Year Festival, in collaboration with the Chinese Graduates Association of Alberta. This vibrant festival offers a wide range of family-friendly activities, including performances, games, workshops, and more. Events will be spread throughout Kingsway, with larger performance and workshop areas located on the main level near JD Sports and the upper level near Marshalls.
One of the highlights of the festival is the traditional lion dance, a significant performance during Lunar New Year and other cultural celebrations. The lion dance is believed to bring good luck, prosperity, and drive away evil spirits for the year ahead. Performers, dressed as lions, move to the rhythm of drums, cymbals, and gongs, creating a lively and exciting atmosphere for all ages.
When: Saturday, February 1,2025 11am-5pm Parade Starts at 11:30am!
Where: Kingsway Garden Mall 109 Street & Kingsway Edmonton, AB
Cost: FREE
The performances will take place on the main stage near JD Sports
See website for full event schedule
https://kingswaymall.com/lunar-new-year/
Togather Lunar New Year Celebration
The Togather Chinatown Arts Festival is a multicultural, family-friendly, art, food, and community festival that takes place over Lunar New Year! See the website for a full schedule of events!
When: Saturday February 1 & Sunday February 2, 2025 10am-5pm
Where: Edmonton Chinese Multicultural Centre, 9540 102 Avenue
Cost: FREE