This year is the year of the Water Rabbit. According to Chinese astrology, the rabbit represents peaceful and patient energy, encouraging people to approach challenges and opportunities calmly and rationally. In addition, the water element brings intuition and inner peace.
Hop on transit to celebrate The Year of the Rabbit at these events
Many local and regional events offer festivities and enriching experiences for anyone interested in celebrating. Learn more and plan your trip.
The Second Annual Edmonds Lunar New Year
Ring in the Year of the Rabbit at the Multicultural Association of Edmonds’ (MAE) second annual Lunar New Year celebration! See the lion dance, hear from Mayor Mike Nelson, and enjoy a lively breakdancing performance from the talented Massive Monkees crew.
The celebration also coincides with the seasonal opening of the Edmonds Winter Market, featuring wares from over 80 local vendors between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Downtown restaurants will offer Lunar New Year themed food and drinks and The Edmonds Theater
will also feature a free screening of Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon at 7 p.m. Learn more at lunarnewyearedmonds.com.
When: Saturday,
Jan. 21 at 11 a.m.
Where: Downtown Edmonds
121 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020
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Sno-Isle Lunar New Year Story Time at the Edmonds Library
Kids can celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a fun, interactive story time. Learn some simple Mandarin words and share stories and songs about the Lunar New Year.
When: Saturday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m.
Where: The Edmonds Library
650 Main Street
Edmonds, WA 98020
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“Celebrate Our World: China” at Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett
Enjoy a kid-friendly Lunar New Year celebration that features a performance of a traditional lion dance by Mak Fai Washington Kung Fu Club and art activities inspired by the cultural traditions of China. Learn more at imaginecm.org.
When: Saturday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m.
Where: Imagine Children's Museum
1502 Wall St
Everett, WA 98201
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Wing Luke Museum 2023 Lunar New Year Fair in Seattle
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Lunar New Year Fair! LQ Lion Dance will perform a live lion dance in front of the King Street museum entrance to bring good luck for the new year. After the lion dance, take part in a variety of family-friendly activities including craft-making, games, art, exploration of a new Lunar New Year exhibit, and a special story time session where you can learn all about lion dancing. Learn more at wingluke.org/eventscalendar.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Wing Luke Museum
719 S. King Street
Seattle, WA 98104
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Seattle Chinatown International District’s Lunar New Year Celebration
Welcome the Year of the Rabbit as you enjoy vendor booths, delicious food, dance performances and music throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park. Learn more at seattlechinatownid.com.
When: Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Seattle Chinatown International District
423 Maynard Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
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