Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Cincinnati!

Lunar New Year (LNY) encompasses several New Year celebrations from East and Southeast Asia, such as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, Tết the Vietnamese New Year, and Seollal the Korean New Year. These holidays are based on the Lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar, therefore their dates vary year by year, generally occurring in late January or early February. This year, Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In Chinese zodiac tradition, the Year of the Snake represents wisdom, introspection, and transformation, with those born under this sign believed to possess deep intuition and philosophical nature.

The Lunar New Year holiday is a time when we say goodbye to the old and welcome in the new. For many East and Southeast Asian families, it's one of the biggest celebrations of the year. While Lunar New Year celebrations vary by culture, they all include plenty of delicious food, entertainment, and quality time with the people we love. Whether you're gathering with family and friends or looking to experience these traditions for the first time, there's a place for everyone to celebrate Lunar New Year with our Greater Cincinnati community!

Here's a list of family-friendly Lunar New Year celebrations around Greater Cincinnati, including performances, galas, parties, and restaurant specials. Explore these incredible opportunities to learn more about and celebrate LNY in our community!

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Cultural Events and Parties

Lunar New Year Celebration at Liberty Center by Alliance of Chinese Culture & Arts USA (ACCA)
Saturday, February 1st l 2:00pm - 5:00pm Mass begins 2:00pm, Show begins 3:30pm
Liberty Center
Live Performances: Dragon Dance, Lion Dance, Drumming Dances, Traditional Folk Dances, Music, and Songs

Lunar New Year Celebration at The Gatherall
Saturday, February 1st l 12:00am - 7:00pm
Gatherall at Factory 52
Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Gatherall. Visit their food vendors and with your food or drink purchase, receive special red envelopes filled with exciting prizes! Enjoy a lion dance performance, martial arts demonstrations, and live DJs, and creative activities like coloring and storytime sessions.

3rd Annual Dead of Winter Lunar New Year featuring Fairbanks 142
Saturday, February 1st l 6pm - 11pm
The Redmoor 3187 Linwood Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45208
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with Fairbanks 142: Grateful Dead Tribute! You can purchase single tickets or a whole table.

Cincinnati Chinese New Year Gala by Ohio Chinese Opera Association (OCOA) and the Bing Yang Chinese Performing Arts Center (BYCPAC)
Saturday, February 8th l 3:00pm - 5:00pm Princeton High School Don't miss the 2nd Annual Chinese New Year Gala, the largest celebration in the Tri-State area! Celebrate the Year of the Snake with breathtaking performances, including classical Chinese dance and music, cultural showcases, and much more! This family-friendly event is the perfect way to immerse yourself in Chinese traditions and ring in the Lunar New Year with joy and excitement. Support the arts and cultural heritage and buy your tickets now; donations are appreciated! Purchase tickets here!

Lunar New Year at the Library by Greater Cincinnati Chinese Cultural Exchange Association (GCCCEA)
Saturday, February 8th l 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Cincinnati Main Library
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the GCCCEA youth organization in partnership with the Sycamore Chinese Club and MHS NCHS!

Spring Festival Celebration by Asia Chamber of America
Saturday, February 22th l 5:00pm - 9:00pm Hardrock Casino Cincinnati The Spring Festival Gala by Asia Chamber of America is a tradition celebrated by local business community for decades with traditional musical instruments, kung fu, lion dance, and Sichuan opera performances.

Lunar New Year Dinner & Lion Dance Presented by Time Savers Heating & Cooling
Saturday, February 22nd l 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Little Miami Brewing Event Center 310 Mill Street, Milford, OH 45150
Join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake with a Chinese buffet dinner accompanied by a traditional Asian Lion Dance! You'll enjoy a delicious Chinese buffet catered by Oriental Wok and a performance sure to leave you smiling!

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Restaurant and Food Specials

Pho Lang Thang New Year Party
Wednesday, January 29th 1828 Race St, Cincinnati, OH
Join us for a special Lunar New Year Dinner, part of our Lang Thang Kitchen Trailblazers series, where Chef Logan Wells will showcase his take on Lunar New Year traditions, blending flavors and techniques from various Asian cuisines to celebrate this festive season. Menu specials include Banh Chung; Papaya, Pear, and Watermelon Radish Salad; Chicken Sausage Bao; Bo Luc Lac; Roasted Maitake Congee; and Banh Flan. Reservations include the full Lunar New Year Menu. Optional Drink Package includes 3 cocktails of your choice. Reserve your table today

Tea n Bowl Asian Food & Bubble Tea
Available from January 23 to February 8
211 W McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Tea n Bowl with a specially curated menu of 12 exquisite dishes to ring in the new year! Menu specials include Pineapple Crispy Pork; Roast Duck; Crispy Shrimp with Rock Salt & Crispy Garlic Pepper; Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Spiced Salt, and Cantonese Pan Fried Noodles with XO Sauce. Find their full LNY menu here.

Uncle Yip's Restaurant
Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00pm
10736 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Uncle Yip's Culture Night on Wednesday, February 5 offers an opportunity to experience the vibrancy of Chinese New Year, featuring a spectacular lion dance performance, fascinating face change act, live music and authentic Chinese cuisine! Tickets are $79.95 per person. Limited Seats Available. Reservation Hotline: 513-733-8484 | 513-227-2051
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Oriental Wok's Lunar New Year Celebration
Monday, February 24th l 6pm - 9pm
Oriental Wok Fort Mitchell, 317 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY
Celebrate Lunar New Year in grand style at our Fort Mitchell location on Monday, February 24th, from 6 to 9 pm. This culinary journey includes a 10-course family-style dinner featuring authentic lucky New Year delicacies. Throughout the evening, enjoy live performances of traditional Lion Dances, Chinese Dancers, Musical Performers, and a Festive Firecracker display! Tickets are $175 each and include tax and gratuity. Please note: Tickets for children 12 and under are $75 and can be purchased by calling 859-331-3000. Reserve your table today

Citrus and Sago
Chef Paul Liew is offering his 6-course Lunar New Year special. They are taking reservations over two weekends Friday and Saturday, Jan 31-Feb 1, and Feb 7-8 .
1004 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-321-0982
Reserve your table today

Great Tang
Great Tang is offering Chinese New Year specials from January 25 - February 10, 2025! 7340 Kingsgate Way, West Chester Township, OH, 45069 (513) 847-6097
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