# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the Year of the Horse in New Haven on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as the New Haven Museum teams with the Yale-China Association for Lunarfest 2026. The free event offers activities and programs for all ages, featuring art, music, literature, and dance. Full schedule: www.yalechina.org/lunarfest.

Schedule:

10 a.m. – Lunarfest begins with a colorful lion dance and performances on Whitney Avenue.
12 – 4:30 p.m. – Write your hopes for the coming year on a leaf to hang on the Community Wishing Tree in the New Haven Museum rotunda. 
12:30 -1:30 p.m. – Experience the graceful artistry of traditional Chinese dance as Yale’s Red Lantern dance troupe brings centuries-old traditions to life. Then join the interactive workshop to learn foundational techniques, including throwing handkerchiefs, waving dance fans, and more.
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Discover authentic Tai Chi Walking with Sifu Shirley Ha and students of Tai Chi United. Stay for the workshop and experience where fitness meets classical internal martial arts to improve your balance, increase your functional mobility, and supercharge your energy. 
2 – 3 p.m. – Discover the intricate art of Chinese papercutting with students from Yale-China’s YUNA exchange program. Create designs to decorate your space with symbols of luck and happiness for the Year of the Horse.
3 – 4:30 p.m. – Get building in a hands-on workshop led by the Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop apprentices to craft your choice of a rolling-drum horse or a festive Year of the Horse lantern.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-haven/celebrate-lunarfest-2026-at-new-haven-museum/200029648598605
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, mid-autumn-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 85

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Haven
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510
- **lat**: 41.31397
- **long**: -72.92187
- **full address**: 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum being held?
  - **A:** Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am at 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum?
  - **A:** Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum is organized by New Haven Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Celebrate Lunarfest 2026 at New Haven Museum is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Haven, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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