Lunar New Year Community Day
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake during this FREE community day!
Join us for a traditional Puppet Show with Chinese Theater Works, story time with Monica Ladd, and dragon and lion dances with Lee Koon Hung Kung Fu. Learn more about our Chinese Collection with Spotlight Tours with our docents and get creative with multiple art activities.
Art After Dark Kickoff
Don't miss Friday's Art After Dark / Lunar New Year Kickoff, complete with a stunning fireworks display over the Intracoastal Waterway!
Art After Dark Kickoff
Celebratory Fare to Welcome Good Fortune for the Year of the Snake
Certain dishes are eaten during Lunar New Year for their symbolic meaning. Foods, that are believed to bring good luck for the coming year, are served during the festival season, especially at the celebratory dinner on New Year’s Eve.
Lunar New Year Animal Exploration
Download this guide to learn about Lunar New Year 2025: The Year of the Snake and to locate works of art in the galleries.
Schedule of Events
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Puppet Show
Chinese Theater Works, Hao Bang Ah! Snake!
Original Chinese budaixi hand puppets perform a selection of wild skits, dances, and songs that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the zodiac animals. Special guests include Lady Whitesnake and other all-star members of the zodiac puppet ensemble.
Stiller Auditorium
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Story Time
Monica Ladd, StorytainerEnjoy visual stories with interactive activities. Perfect for all ages.
Korman Room
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Dragon and Lion Dance
Enjoy a traditional Dragon and Lion Dance featuring the Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Association.Goergen Garden
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Spotlight Tour
Our docents will give short tours highlighting Lantern Festival and Animals of the Zodiac: Dragon Roof Ridge Tiles from the Chinese Collection.Galleries
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Story Time
Monica Ladd, StorytainerEnjoy visual stories with interactive activities. Perfect for all ages.
Korman Room
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Spotlight Tour
Our docents will give short tours highlighting Lantern Festival and Animals of the Zodiac: Dragon Roof Ridge Tiles from the Chinese Collection.Galleries
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Puppet Show
Chinese Theater Works, Hao Bang Ah! Snake!
Original Chinese budaixi hand puppets perform a selection of wild skits, dances, and songs that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the zodiac animals. Special guests include Lady Whitesnake and other all-star members of the zodiac puppet ensemble.
Stiller Auditorium
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Story Time
Monica Ladd, StorytainerEnjoy visual stories with interactive activities. Perfect for all ages.
Korman Room
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Spotlight Tours
Our docents will give short tours highlighting the Lantern Festival and the Animals of the Zodiac: Horses from the Chinese Collection.Galleries (Horses on Second Floor)
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Spotlight Tours
Our docents will give short tours highlighting the Lantern Festival and the Animals of the Zodiac: Horses from the Chinese Collection.Galleries (Horses on Second Floor)
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Dragon and Lion Dance
Enjoy a traditional Dragon and Lion Dance featuring the Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Association.Goergen Garden
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Spotlight Tours
Our docents will give short tours highlighting Lantern Festival and Animals of the Zodiac: Dragon Roof Ridge Tiles from the Chinese Collection.Galleries
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Puppet Show
Chinese Theater Works, Hao Bang Ah! Snake!
Original Chinese budaixi hand puppets perform a selection of wild skits, dances, and songs that celebrate the wit and wisdom of the zodiac animals. Special guests include Lady Whitesnake and other all-star members of the zodiac puppet ensemble.
Stiller Auditorium
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Our docents will give short tours highlighting Lantern Festival and Animals of the Zodiac: Dragon Roof Ridge Tiles from the Chinese Collection.Galleries
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Art Activity - Coiled Snake
Honor the Year of the Snake with a decorated coiled snake.Gormley Lawn
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Art Activity - Chinese Lanterns
Create a traditional snake lantern in this drop-in class.Classroom 1
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Art Activity - Fu Calligraphy
Learn about different Chinese characters while creating a memorable calligraphy project.
Classroom #2
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Art Activity - Add a Scale
Decorate a scale and add it to the communal snake décor in this self-guided activity.Great Hall
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Art Activity - Wishing Tree
Make a wish for the New Year and add it to our Wishing Tree.Goergen Garden
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Food - Traditional Chinese Snacks
The Restaurant will be serving delicious snacks to honor the New Year.Heyman Plaza
This program is made possible by the generosity of John and Heidi Niblack.