LUNAR NEW YEAR AFTERNOON & OPEN PLAY

Schedule

Tue Feb 17 2026 at 03:30 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Rainbow Play Space East Village | New York, NY

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Celebrate Lunar New Year with fun afternoon activities and open play for all ages in person!
About this Event

Celebrate Lunar New Year with your little one and us at The Rainbow! FREE for members!

www.TheRainbow.nyc for more info and to register!


We’ll make and decorate paper lanterns, eat snacks, and learn all about the year of the horse. Exchange red envelopes with chocolate coins for wealth, luck and happiness with us!


Whether trying something new for the first time or devouring beloved favorites, go crazy on Lunar New Year desserts sourced from Chinatown bakeries.


Come check out our space all covered in red and gold to scare off Nian!


-Make paper lanterns and decorate for the year of the horse

-Have Lunar New Year desserts from Chinese bakeries

-Exchange red envelopes with chocolate coins

-Learn about the year of the horse


The Rainbow is a SHOES OFF & SOCKS ON environment in order to ensure maximum cleanliness for our tiny friends!


Created for babies and kids aged 0 months to 7 years old and their grown-ups


The Rainbow's mission is to create a safe and inclusive environment devoted to play. The Rainbow is your home away from home dedicated to help enrich the development of children in our community.


Come play with us!


We offer open play packages, memberships, classes and experiences, birthday parties, community meet-ups, and fun things for adults!


For more information please visit: www.TheRainbow.nyc or IG @TheRainbowNYC

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Where is it happening?

The Rainbow Play Space East Village, 343 East 10th Street, New York, United States

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USD 33.85

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