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CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR

CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR

Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the year and the arrival of spring on the lunar calendar. It is widely celebrated in China, South Korea and Vietnam, as well as in countries with significant Chinese populations. The lunar calendar is based on the moon’s cycles and the dates of the new year change from year to year. In 2025, Lunar New Year is January 29, and is the Year of the Snake.

Several events throughout Tualatin Valley will be celebrating this festive event. All events are free and open to all ages.

Lunar New Year Celebration | Washington Square | Tigard | February 8 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |  Map It

Join Washington Square and Explore Tualatin Valley and celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional crafts, arts and performances. Make a wish on the Wishing Tree and visit the FLIP Museum mobile children’s museum. 

There will be performances throughout the day, including:

  • 11:00 a.m. Performance by Portland Puppet Museum
  • 12:00 p.m. Chinese Dulcimer performance
  • 1:15 p.m. Badminton Showcase
  • 2:30 p.m. The Yo-Yo Team from the Portland Chinese School
  • 3:00 p.m. Summit WuShu Martial Arts
  • 3:30 p.m. White Lotus Lion Dance

Tigard

Bridgeport Village Lunar New Year Celebration | February 1 | 1-4 p.m. | Map It
Ring in the Year of the Snake with an afternoon of family-friendly activities, performances and special Lunar New Year offers, promotions and collections at participating retailers. Watch calligraphy demonstrations, enjoy an interactive miniature dragon puppet play and engage in activities such as origami and cherry blossom crafts.  

The performance schedule includes:

  • 1:00 p.m. Summit WuShu Martial Arts
  • 2:00 p.m. Cultural Dances by the Oregon Chinese Coalition
  • 3:30 p.m. Lion Dance performance by the White Lotus Dance Troupe 

Sherwood

Lantern Festival | Sherwood Center for the Arts | February 1 | 2-5 p.m. | Map It
Sherwood’s annual Lantern Festival features treats, live performances and interactive activities, and approximately 300 lanterns on display in the Sherwood Center for the Arts lobby. (The lanterns, which symbolize the hopes and dreams for the coming year, will be on display throughout the month.)

Community Library Events

Cornelius

  • Lunar New Year Celebration | Cornelius Public Library | January 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Map It
    Make beautiful and traditional Lunar New Year decorations.

Portland

  • Lunar New Year Crafts | Cedar Mill Library  | January 25 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Map It
    Create paper lanterns, make paper cutting and color snake-themed coloring sheets. 
  • Lunar New Year Event | Garden Home Rec Center | February 8 | 3:30-7 p.m. | Map It
    Engage in crafts, games and more.

Hillsboro

  • Lunar New Year Celebration | Brookwood Hillsboro Public Library | January 25 | 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Map It
    Enjoy activities, crafts and a Lion Dance performance by the White Lotus Foundation