# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lunar New Year Family Festival! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Saddle up and gallop over to MOCA for a Year of the Horse celebration that’s sure to make you neigh with delight!About this EventRing in the new year with a day of energetic performances, games, stories, drop-in arts & crafts, and more!Morning Session: 10 AM - 1 PMAfternoon Session: 2 PM - 5 PMTickets: $10/person (inclusive of EventBrite fees). Kids under 2 free. Limited free tickets for Culture Pass and Cool Culture families. Stay tuned for details on the release of these tickets.Check back shortly for full event schedule!Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event, starting at 10:30 AM for the morning session and 2:30 PM for the afternoon session, if capacity allows.Family Festivals are bustling events with lots of sights, sounds, and aromas. There is limited stroller parking available, with a staff-operated lift used to reach the restrooms and lower level spaces. We recommend families with sensory concerns join our MOCACREATE Lunar New Year Makeover events to celebrate the holiday.Due to the limited capacity of the museum and efforts to adhere to safety guidelines, families may have to wait to enter the museum during peak times.MOCA’s Family Festival Series is supported with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.AgendaThe Mane Event: A Lion Dance Performance w/ United East Athletics AssociationHost: United East Athletics AssociationInfo: Kick off or round out the Festival with a dazzling southern lion dance by the United East Athletics Association lion dance troupe. Move to the rhythm of the drumbeat and learn just what it takes to be the head and tail of the lion— you’ll even get to learn a move or two! Afterwards, sneak a peek inside the lion costume!Fanciful, Floating Fans: Fan Dance Workshop* Host: Mei-Yin NgInfo: Get ready for an exhilarating workshop with dancer and choreographer Mei-Yin Ng. Dive into the art of holding and manipulating fans, as you master basic dance movements. Then watch an electrifying fan dance. Follow along as the fan floats gracefully in the air and snaps open and close in a celebration of movement and rhythm. * Space is limited.Whirling, Twirling Ribbons: Ribbon Dance Workshop* Host: Mei-Yin NgInfo: Watch an elegant ribbon dance by dancer and choreographer Mei-Yin Ng, founder of the Laurel Project, then craft a simple ribbon of your own and learn how to make it twirl through the air! Audience participation encouraged! * Space is limited.Tang Yuan for Togetherness: Workshop & Sampling w/ Auntie Lin* (MORNING ONLY)Host: Auntie LinInfo: Learn to make homemade tang yuan, sticky rice balls with sweet or savory fillings, with Auntie Lin. Traditionally enjoyed during the winter solstice and the Lantern Festival, these meaningful treats represent togetherness and family reunion. We’ll be making savory tang yuan. *Space is limited.La Mian for Longevity: A Noodle Pulling Demo with Lu Zhang* (AFTERNOON ONLY)Host: Lu ZhangInfo: Noodles have a long history in many cultures, but the world’s oldest noodles were found in China, over 4,000 years ago! Noodles symbolize long life during the New Year. Watch and learn from home cook Lu Zhang as she demonstrates the art of pulling long life noodles, an especially auspicious New Year’s tradition. *Space is limited.New Year Nibbles**Info: Munch on sweet, bite-sized treats while you learn how each one brings flavor and fortune to the New Year. ** While supplies last. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/lunar-new-year-family-festival/100001979899571917 - **Event Categories**: festivals, chinese-new-year, workshops, sports, mid-autumn-festivals, dance, art, entertainment, kids, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Museum of Chinese in America - **lat**: 40.7193785 - **long**: -73.99905059999999 - **full address**: Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lunar New Year Family Festival! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1278f1330cd1864177f55fac51601c623fcd7efdce250300fe90641286f4f3be-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfedcaa-gmir.jpg?v=1767855610 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lunar New Year Family Festival! being held? - **A:** Lunar New Year Family Festival! takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Lunar New Year Family Festival!? - **A:** Tickets for Lunar New Year Family Festival! are priced at USD 10 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdult (18+)USD 10AvailableDonationFreeAvailableYouth ages 11-17 ( must purchase w/ adult ticket)USD 10AvailableKids ages 2-10 (must purchase w/ adult ticket)USD 10AvailableKids under 2 (must reserve w/ adult ticket)FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Lunar New Year Family Festival!? - **A:** Lunar New Year Family Festival! is organized by Museum of Chinese in America. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lunar New Year Family Festival! 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 York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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