Ann Arbor Lunar New Year

Ann Arbor Lunar New Year Celebrations

Are you looking for 2026 Ann Arbor Lunar New Year Celebrations for the Year of the Horse? We’ve got details on all the local celebrations.

2026 Year of the Horse

The Lunar New Year starts on February 17, 2026. We move from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. 2027 will be the Year of the Goat.

Lunar New Year Events

Our list of Lunar New Year events only include events open to the general public and appropriate for families.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Lunar New Year - Beverage Tasting

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green – 3393 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Cost: $10

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Lunar New Year - Beverage Tasting

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green – 3393 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $10

Sunday, February 8, 2026

2026 UMCSSA Chinese New Year Gala

Michigan Theater – 603 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $12-17

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Lion Dance Performance

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Plymouth Green – 3393 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: Free

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Lunar New Year Celebration - Year of the Fire Horse

Briarwood Mall – 100 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: Free

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Lunar New Year Planetarium Shows

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History – 1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm-3:45pm
Cost: $8

AADL Welcomes: Chinese New Year Celebration with Ann-Hua Chinese School

Downtown Branch of AADL – 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: Free

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Lunar New Year Planetarium Shows

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History – 1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor
Time: 12:00pm-3:45pm
Cost: $8

Japanese Magical Journey with Yasu Ishida

Downtown Branch of AADL – 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: Free

Book Sale - Huge Book Sale in Ann Arbor 1,000s of Awesome BOoks, DVDs, CDs, LPs, Puzzles & Games - June 24-27, 2026 9a-8p The Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds - Building A - 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Find important information in event details.

JLC HUGE Book Sale

Wednesday-Saturday, June 24-27

Mud Day - Kids play in a big mud pit

Apple Playschools
Mud Day Celebration & Fundraiser

Saturday, June 27 10a-12:30p

Ann ARbor Jaycees Carnival - June 25-26 Opens at 4p, June 27-28 Opens at noon Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Proceeds Go Back into the Community * 4th of July Parade * Thanksgiving Baskets * School Supplies * & More Learn More at a2jaycees.org/carnival Ferris Wheel, QR Code & Skerbeck Logo

Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival – Enter to Win Wristbands

Thursday-Sunday, June 25-28

FREE Youth Match Pass for Kids 13 & Under - AFC Ann Arbor Mascot Nutmeg, a squirrel, sits with a child who has a bag of chips

AFC Ann Arbor – Get your Free Youth Match Pass & Enter to Win Tickets

Games May 16-July 11

Past Lunar New Year Events we are Watching For

Many events repeat each year. These are events that we are keeping an eye on for 2026.

Date/TimeEvent
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January 11
2:00pm-3:30pm
Clay Chinese Lions with Lyla Wang
at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan

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