Happy New Year … again! About a month after the standard American New Year fun kicks off Jan. 1, the Lunar New Year celebrations in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor begin.
And, as you might know, there’s also a critter to represent the new year, thanks to the Chinese 12-year animal zodiac. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit!
Want to learn more about the Lunar New Year? Introduce your kids to some cultural fun with Chinese New Year celebrations in metro Detroit and beyond.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Jan. 19, 2023
- Address: Wayne Public Library, 3737 S. Wayne Road, Wayne
- Cost: Free
Ages 6 and up can visit the Wayne Public Library for crafts, stories and learning about the zodiac animals.
2023 Lunar New Year Celebration
Jan. 22, 2023
- Address: Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St., Detroit
- Cost: Free
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a dragon parade, dragon dance, lion dance, Taiwan Cultural Display and more.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Jan. 22, 2023
- Address: Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy
- Cost: Free
Enjoy a story and craft for luck and happiness in a new year at Troy Public Library. Registration required.
Lunar New Year Concert with Xiao Dong Wei
Jan. 22, 2023
- Address: The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: $20/ticket
See Xiao Dong Wei perform at Hawk Black Box Theatre. The day’s events will also include a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration. Beer and wine will be available to purchase for 21 years and up.
CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR
Jan. 28, 2023
- Address: Fairlane Town Center, 18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
- Cost: Free
Enjoy a fun-filled Lunar New Year event that features Asian traditions from the past and present. There will be live performances, a fashion show, food sampling, a raffle, twisted rabbit balloons and more. No registration required.
This post was originally published in 2019 and is updated regularly.
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