Lunar New Year Celebration at the Seaport 2025

Save the date for Saturday February 1 as we welcome the Year of the Snake with an exciting day of cultural activities. In partnership with the New York Chinese Cultural Center and the South Street Seaport Museum join us to celebrate Lunar New Year with live performances crafts and more.

Schedule:

1) Traditional Lion Dance

Two lion dance performances will take place in front of the Tin Building kicking off at noon. If you miss your chance to catch the action and snap some photos during the first performance the lions will perform again for you to enjoy.

Two 15-minute Lion Dance performances followed by a 15-minute photo op:

12:00-12:30 pm: 1st opening performance

30 min Break

1:00-1:30 pm: 2nd performance

2) Chinese Calligraphy Workshops

Join the Seaport Museum and skilled teaching artists from the New York Chinese Cultural Center for one of three delightful 45-minute workshops exploring the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year.

While primarily designed for children ages 7–12 these workshops are open to all ages for free. As part of the neighborhood Lunar New Year celebration the Seaport Museum is offering free General Admission on February 1.

Info: February 1 | 2pm 3pm 4pm | 207 Water Street | Free

3) Nautical Chinese Lion Chains

The Lunar New Year celebration continues at the South Street Seaport Museum with free admission to the Museum’s historic ships and introduction galleries. While you explore stop by the introduction galleries at 12 Fulton Street to make a maritime-inspired spin on a Chinese Lion Chain craft. Come create your own unique lion chain decoration using paper links inspired by the colorful signal flags which sailors use to communicate.

This activity is included with free admission tickets to the Museum. Pre-book free admission to the Seaport Museum.

Info: February 1 | 11am–4:30pm | 12 Fulton Street | Free

Eat and Drink:

Keep the traditions going after the day’s activities with a meal to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The holiday is a time for togetherness and to enjoy lucky and traditional dishes. Gather with loved ones for a delicious Chinese-inspired dinner at the House of the Red Pearl. 

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