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NJ Lunar New Year 2024 Events Near Me to Celebrate Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean Cultures

Lunar New Year events in New Jersey are already being planned. Be a part of it all.

What is Lunar New Year?

Maybe you don’t know how to celebrate Lunar New Year … well don’t miss out! It’s a fun, vibrant, 2 week long celebration and Jersey Family Fun is your resource for local Lunar New Year events all over New Jersey.

When is Lunar New Year?

Lunar New Year is celebrated annually.

When does Lunar New Year start?

Lunar New Year officially begins on February 10th, 2024.

When does Lunar New Year end?

Lunar New Year officially ends on February 25th, 2024.

Lunar New Year vs Chinese New Year

Yes, in the past we and others have referred to the Lunar New Year as the Chinese New Year. It turns out that name isn’t completely accurate and we were wrong. The Lunar New Year is an event to celebrate Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures. Our thanks to our Facebook fan who pointed out the mistake and helped us in our goal of being more inclusive and representative of all the wonderful cultures we have in New Jersey.

Lunar New Year Animals

Before you start – know that 2024 is the Year of the Dragon; it’s the year 4722 in the Lunar New Year. In Asian cultures animals take on a lot of significance in these events each year.

“Dragon is powerful, endlessly energetic and full of vitality, goal-oriented yet idealistic and romantic, and a visionary leader. They know exactly who they are and possess the keenest sense of self among the 12 zodiacs of Chinese astrology.”

Lunar New Year Dragon

Each year the dragon is an important part of Lunar New Year Celebrations. It’s another important animal in China, as it symbolizes strength, benevolence, and good fortune.

Incorporate the dragon into your fun with this Dragon Garland Banner Kids Craft your children can do to get them excited for the events. Keep reading to find out how to get our newest coloring book, a Chinese New Year activity book complete with activity and coloring pages with dragons and other symbols representative of Chinese cultures.

Who celebrates Lunar New Year?

Lunar New Year is usually celebrated in Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures, but that doesn’t mean others can’t participate in Lunar New Year events. We encourage all families to do so as a way of learning about different cultures in their communities.

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We are currently updating this for 2024.

Celebrate The Year of the Dragon (Lunar New Year) with these Local Lunar New Year Events.

Local NJ Lunar New Year Events Near Me to Celebrate Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean Cultures

If you found us by searching for Lunar events near me, know that our list primarily focuses on free and budget friendly local Lunar New Year events in New Jersey.

North Jersey Chinese and Lunar New Year Events

Lunar and Chinese New Year Events in Bergen County NJ

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Lunar New Year in Summit

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Visit one of these other Chinese & Lunar New Year events near me in New Jersey

We’ve found additional Lunar New Year events in New Jersey. These have an admission price over $5 but we think you may still enjoy them with your kids.

More Lunar New Year events in North Jersey

Celebrate the Chinese Lunar Year or Chinese New Year traditions at the arboretum!

  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit, February 8, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, $20/person non members. This week, we celebrate the Lunar New Year! We’ll create crafts and enjoy stories to commemorate the Year of the Dragon. For more information visit their site here or call 908-273-8787.

Enjoy the music of the New Jersey Symphony during their Lunar New Year Celebration.

  • The Symphony’s 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration continues our tradition, first developed by Music Director Xian Zhang, of blending music from East and West in a celebration of cultural collaboration. This year, under the baton of conductor Yue Bao, the Symphony will perform selections from Huang Ruo’s Folk Songs for Orchestra and Zhou Tian’s Gift plus tried-and-true favorites like Spring Festival Overture. Rising star Tony Siqi Yun joins at the piano to perform selections from the Yellow River Concerto and Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G. You won’t want to miss this celebration to ring in the Year of the Dragon! The concert is Saturday, February 3 at 7:30 pm. Visit the NJ Symphony website to learn more.

More Lunar New Year events in Central Jersey

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More Lunar New Year events in South Jersey

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with our Lunar New Year Coloring Book

Our newest Jersey Family Fun book is a Lunar New Year coloring and activity book.

Our 12-page Lunar New Year activity book has at least 10 pages that have graphics that can be colored. In addition to coloring pages in this Lunar New Year coloring book, there are activities on the pages. The activities include a dot and color, word scramble, word search, maze, trace the line, i-spy, and more.

Our Lunar New Year coloring and activity book is available on Amazon.

As the author of this book and an affiliate for Amazon, we earn a percentage of the book sales. Thanks for showing your support of Jersey Family Fun with your purchase.

Lunar New Year Coloring Book

Lunar and Chinese New Year Events Near New Jersey

No Chinese New Year parades that we could find in New Jersey, but head across the bridges for the following:

Watch a Chinatown Lunar New Year parade in New York and visit the festival!

The Chinese New Year Parade in New York City will be back for 2024. The date we’ve seen listed in a few places is Sunday, February 25, 2024, beginning at 1 PM. Visit the Chinese New Year blog for more information at Better Chinatown USA 美國繁榮華埠總會 | N.Y. Lunar New Year Parade Organizer.

Enjoy the 26th New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival!

The 26th New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival in New York is on Sunday, February 10, 2024 from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm. This NYC Lunar Year Festival will be at Sara D. Roosevelt Park at Grand Street. Visit our source Better Chinatown USA for more information.

Or visit Philly for the Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration!

Celebrate the Spring Festival which will welcome in the Year of Dragon at the Independence Library! Celebrate the holiday with activities for kids of all ages, including story time, playtime, and fun crafts. Everyone takes home a goodie bag!

The event is Monday, February 12, 2024, beginning at 4 PM. Learn more in this event listing.

NJ Chinese New Year Celebrations
Linden HS students performing a dragon dance

We are updating as we find more Lunar New Year events, celebrations, parades, and festivals. Check back often!

Not ready to dive into Lunar New Year festivities? Start slow and take your family out for some dim sum or traditional Chinese food but be sure to crack open some fortune cookies.

Yummy food at our favorite Chinese/Polynesian restaurant for our NJ Chinese New Year traditions!

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Angelina Capalbo

Friday 16th of February 2018

Play City in Weehawken has a free storytime today at 3:30pm and we are celebrating Chinese New Year with a book and craft.

Jennifer A.

Wednesday 21st of February 2018

Thank you so much for letting us know. However, it was too short notice for us to include it on our calendar of events. - Jenn

Annette Tsang

Saturday 28th of January 2017

There appears to be a typo posted on January 18 - it should be Year of the Rooster (not monkey) Chinese New Year January 28, 2017 Thanks.

Jennifer A.

Sunday 29th of January 2017

Thank you Annette. - Jenn

Donna

Sunday 27th of December 2015

Will you be doing another list for 2016? Thanks.

Jennifer A.

Monday 28th of December 2015

Yes, we will Donna. The updated list should be out soon. - Jenn

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