2025 Lunar New Year Calendar of Events
The Lunar New Year or Spring Festival is commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, Tết in Vietnamese, Seollal (설날) in Korean, Losar ལོ་གསར in Tibet, and Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian. It is one of the most celebrated holidays in Asia and many Asian-American communities throughout the United States.
2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake. The Lunar New Year begins on Wednesday, January 29th, and celebrations typically last 15 days. The snake is the sixth sign in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, and each year is represented by an animal. The snake is associated with wisdom, elegance, charm, and transformation. People born in the Year of the Snake are considered intuitive, strategic, and intelligent.
Below are a few public events in and around Northeast Ohio. Please check back for more information and events as they become available.
Happy 2025!
Saturday, January 18, 1-3 p.m. Friends & Family Open Studio: Chinese New Year Art Workshop with Chi-Irene Wong, 3119 Denison Ave. Celebrate Chinese New Year with a creative afternoon at Art House, Inc.! Bring your friends and family to a festive, hands-on art workshop where we’ll explore traditional Chinese art techniques and symbols that welcome the New Year. Together, participants will learn to create unique pieces inspired by the rich cultural heritage of the holiday, such as paper lanterns, calligraphy, and decorative fans. All ages are welcome, and materials are provided. Join us for a fun-filled event celebrating art, community, and the joy of new beginnings!
Saturday, January 18, 5-10 p.m. Asian Business Association of Ohio 2025 New Year Party, Li Wah. Tickets $35.
Saturday, January 25, 9:50 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2025 新春活動 CAoC Lunar New Year Event, Shaker Middle School, 20600 Shaker Blvd, Shaker Heights.
Saturday, January 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Asian Lunar New Year Celebration, Cleveland Public Library, 4th Floor, 325 Superior Ave. Children and parents are welcome to join us to learn about Lunar New Year traditions and the culture of red. A performance of a traditional Chinese musical instrument, “Pipa,” by a young player will be presented to the audience. Other activities include singing a New Year song, making paper snakes for the Year of Snake, and more.
Sunday, January 26, 3-4 p.m. Chinese New Year Celebration, Jack Casino, 100 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113, Traditional lion dance with the Kwan Lion Dance team (beginning on the 3rd Fl. to the 1st Fl.). For more info. call 216-297-4777.
Tuesday, January 28, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Lunar New Year: Scintillating Snakes, Clark-Fulton Learning Center, 3545 Fulton Rd. Celebrate Lunar, or Chinese, New Year with us! Learn about this exciting holiday, then make a snake-emblazoned tote bag.
Wednesday, January 29, 4-5:00 p.m. Year of the Snake, 14000 Kinsman Rd. Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Snake by making a fun paper chain snake craft.
Wednesday, January 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cooking for Lunar New Year, 100 E Orange St, Chagrin Falls. Learn to cook steamed veggie dumplings to celebrate Lunar New Year. This will be a hands-on class where we’ll prepare and sample what we cook as a group. RSVP
Thursday, January 30th, 11:30 a.m. New Year’s Celebration Performances for Seniors, Presented by Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association at Solon Senior Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon, OH
Friday, January 31st, 7 p.m. Chinese New Year Lion Dance at Li Wah. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Kwan Lion Dance at Li Wah in Asia Plaza for the Year of the Snake. RSVP at 216-696-6556.
Saturday, February 1st & Sunday, February 2nd, 10-4 p.m. 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Snake, Asia Plaza, 2999 Payne Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Free Admission, Free Parking. Sponsored by Margaret W. Wong & Associates, OCA Greater Cleveland, Destination Cleveland, Cleveland Asian Festival, Medical Mutual, Asian Services In Action, AsiaTown Cleveland, ClevelandPeople.Com, FreshWater Cleveland, and Erie Chinese Journal.
Saturday, 2/1
10:00 a.m. Rosa Lee (Chinese Zither)
10:45 a.m. Event Kick-Off with MC Wayne Wong
11:00 a.m. Kwan Lion Dance (Li Wah)
11:15 a.m. Sifu John Cosma
11:45 a.m. Kwan Lion Dance (Asia Plaza)
12:30 p.m. Great Wall Kungfu Center
1:00 p.m. Cleveland Glory Waist Drum Team
1:30 p.m. Shaolin Kung Fu Institute
2:00 p.m. Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers
2:30 p.m. Pacific Paradise Entertainment
3:00 p.m. Dance Party with DJ Rox
Sunday, 2/2
10:00 a.m. Rosa Lee (Chinese Zither)
10:45 a.m. Event Kick-Off with MC Wayne Wong
11:00 a.m. Kwan Lion Dance (Li Wah)
11:15 a.m. Sifu John Cosma
11:45 a.m. Kwan Lion Dance (Asia Plaza)
12:15 p.m. Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers
12:45 p.m. LingYun Rising Star 凌云舞校
1:05 p.m. Stellar Acrobatic Dance Academy
1:30 p.m. Cleveland Phoenix Club
2:00 p.m. Indonesian Balinese Dance
2:30 p.m. Asiatown Square Dance Team
3:00 p.m. K-Pop Dance Party with “A Sprinkle of Seoul”
Saturday, February 1st, 2:00 p.m. Lunar New Year Celebration, Plum Asian Fare and Sushi, 32730 Walker Rd. C3, Avon Lake. Join us for a traditional lion dance ceremony with the Kwan Lion Dance team.
Saturday, February 1st, 11:00 a.m. Chinese New Year Lion Dance at Li Wah. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Kwan Lion Dance at Li Wah in Asia Plaza for the Year of the Snake. It’s first come, first serve. (Sorry, no reservations.)
Saturday, February 1st, 4:00 p.m. Kwan Lion Dance, Imperial Wok Chinese Restaurant, 33825 Aurora Rd, Solon. (440) 248-3833.
Saturday, February 1st, 5:30 p.m. Lunar New Year Lion Dance Performance, Lobster & Pho, 6901 Rockside Rd Independence. Call (216) 264-4007 for reservations.
Saturday, February 1st, 7 p.m. Chinese New Year Lion Dance at Li Wah. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Kwan Lion Dance at Li Wah in Asia Plaza for the Year of the Snake. RSVP at 216-696-6556.
Sunday, February 2nd, 11:00 a.m. Chinese New Year Lion Dance at Li Wah. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Kwan Lion Dance at Li Wah in Asia Plaza for the Year of the Snake. It’s first come, first serve. (Sorry, no reservations.)
Sunday, February 2nd, 12 p.m., Lion Dance at Asian Town Center, E. 38th Street, Cleveland, OH. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a traditional lion dance by the Kwan Family Lion Dance team at the main entrance on E. 38th St., Asia Food Co., and throughout the shopping center. Free event, Free Parking in lots A, B, & C.
Sunday, February 2nd, 2:00 p.m. Lunar New Year at Eastern Buffet with the Coiling Dragon Chinese Kung Fu Studio, Eastern Buffet, 5703 Mines Rd, Niles. (330) 505-9088.
Sunday, February 2nd, 4:30 p.m. Kwan Family Lion Dance Performance, Hunan by the Falls, 508 Washington St, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. For reservations, call 440-247-0808.
Sunday, February 2nd, 7:00 p.m. Chinese New Year Lion Dance at Li Wah. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Kwan Lion Dance at Li Wah in Asia Plaza for the Year of the Snake. RSVP at 216-696-6556.
Sunday, February 7th, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 2025 Jin Huo Community, Inc (JHC) Senior Center Chinese New Year Celebration, 730 Carroll St. Akron. RSVP by 2/1.
Saturday, February 8th, 1:00 p.m., Kwan Lion Dance at House of Hunan, 18 Public Square, Medina. Call 330-722-1899 for reservations.
Saturday, February 8th, 4:00 p.m. Kwan Lion Dance, Imperial Wok Chinese Restaurant, 33825 Aurora Rd, Solon. (440) 248-3833.
Saturday, February 8th, 4:00 p.m. Westlake Chinese School Chinese New Year Celebration, Westlake City Schools Performing Arts Center, Westlake, OH. 4 p.m. Dinner; 6 p.m. performances.
Saturday, February 8th, 7:00 p.m. Chinese New Year Lion Dance at Li Wah. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Kwan Lion Dance at Li Wah in Asia Plaza for the Year of the Snake. RSVP at 216-696-6556.
Sunday, February 9th, 12:00 p.m. Lunar New Year Lion Dance, Dragon Gate, 6681 West 130th Street, Parma Heights. Call 440-743-0800 for reservations.
Sunday, February 9th, 1:30 p.m. Kwan Lion Dance at House of Hunan, 18 Public Square, Medina. Call 330-722-1899 for reservations.
Sunday, February 9th, 3:00 p.m. Kwan Family Lion Dance Performance, Golden Dragon Restaurant, 5871 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, Ohio. Call (440) 449-8710 for reservations.
Sunday, February 9th, 7:00 p.m. Lunar New Year at Royal Grill & Sushi Bar with the Coiling Dragon Chinese Kung Fu Studio, 267 Boardman Canfield Rd, Boardman. RSVP at (330) 629-8003.
Monday, February 10th, 7:00 p.m. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Ring in the Lunar New Year with MotivAsians and the Cavs! Get Tickets HERE.
Saturday, February 15, 12-2 p.m. Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival Celebration, 4th Floor, 325 Superior Ave. Celebrate the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival with an Asian-style square dance performance and more.
Saturday, February 15, 12-5 p.m. Lunar New Year Celebration 2025, Solon Recreation Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy, Solon. Join the City of Solon at Solon Community Center. Activities include musical and artistic performances, creative crafts and games for kids, organization booths (including OCA Greater Cleveland, Asian Services In Action, MotivAsians of Cleveland), and more. 12:30 PM – 1 PM – The Kwan Family Lion Dance.
Saturday, February 15, 3:00 p.m. Kwan Family Lion Dance Performance, Golden Dragon Restaurant, 5871 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, Ohio. Call (440) 449-8710 for reservations.
Saturday, February 15, 3:30-8:30 p.m. Downtown Akron Partnership 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration, Akron Civic Theater. Kwan Lion Dance at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks at 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, February 16th at 12:30 p.m. Kwan Family Lion Dance Performance, China Jade Restaurant, 2190 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, Ohio. Call (216) 749-4720 for reservations.
Sunday, February 16th, 2:00 p.m. Kwan Family Lion Dance Performance, Golden Dragon Restaurant, 5871 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, Ohio. Call (440) 449-8710 for reservations.
Sunday, February 16th, 3-6:00 p.m. Chinese Women Association of Cleveland, Chinese New Year Celebration – Karaoke Party, 1593 E. 30th St. Cleveland. $20 (limited to 50 people) RSVP by 2/12. Refreshments provided.
Sunday, February 16th, 5:00 p.m. Kwan Lion Dance, Imperial Dragon, 8310 Tyler Boulevard, Mentor. Call (440) 534-1063 for reservations.
Saturday, February 22nd, 3:00 p.m. Kwan Family Lion Dance Performance, Golden Dragon Restaurant, 5871 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, Ohio. Call (440) 449-8710 for reservations.
Saturday, February 22nd, 5:00 p.m. Kwan Lion Dance, Imperial Dragon, 8310 Tyler Boulevard, Mentor. Call (440) 534-1063 for reservations.
Sunday, February 23, 12:00 p.m. Lunar New Year Lion Dance, Dragon Gate, 6681 West 130th Street, Parma Heights. Call 440-743-0800 for reservations.
Sunday, February 23, 2:00 p.m. Kwan Lion Dance at Southpark Mall, 500 Southpark Center, Strongsville. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a traditional lion dance by the Kwan Family Lion Dance team.
Sunday, February 23, 2-8:00 p.m. CCCCA 2025 Chinese New Year Gala, Solon High School Auditorium, 3360 Inwood Rd. Solon.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Chinese New Year Celebration at Cleveland Museum of Art with the Greater Cleveland Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland. RSVP Here.
Check back often for additional events and details.