Things to Do in Lower Manhattan

Things to do in Lower Manhattan

lunar new year

Luna New Year Celebration at Pier 17

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Luna New Year Celebration at Pier 17

 

Join us on The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Saturday, February 29th for a traditional Lion Dance performance, set against the unique backdrop of the New York City skyline, the East River and Brooklyn Bridge. Fun for the whole family, the celebration will feature two lions and the live music of a team of percussionists. Come and enjoy the show and celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Date: Saturday, February 29th

Time: 2:00 pm

Location: Pier 17 Rooftop

Cost: Free

Age(s): All ages welcome

To learn more, please visit their website HERE.

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Lunar New Year Paper Workshop at Westfield World Trade Center

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Lunar New Year Paper Workshop

 

Experience Chinese calligraphy and paper cutting and take home your art pieces. Located in the Lunar Event Lounge (across from Sephora).

Date: Saturday, January 18th

Time: 11:00 am — 3:00 pm

Location: 185 Greenwich Street – Westfield World Trade Center: Located in the Lunar Event Lounge (across from Sephora).

Fee: Free with RSVP

Age(s): all ages welcome

For more information please visit their website HERE

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Lunar New Year Red Envelope Coloring at Oculus Westfield World Trade Center

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Lunar New Year Red Envelop Coloring

Red envelopes are traditionally exchanged on Lunar New Year and other holidays with money tucked inside. Come participate in making and decorating them yourself on the Oculus floor.

Date: Friday, January 17th

Time: 12:00 pm — 2:00 pm

Location: 185 Greenwich Street – Oculus Westfield World Trade Center

Fee: Free

Age(s): all ages welcome

For more information please visit their website HERE

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Chinese New Year Family Festival at China Institute

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Chinese New Year Family Festival

Kick off the Year of the Rat with China Institute’s signature Lunar New Year Celebration for families. The festival opens with a lion dance followed by New Year-themed workshops and activities including dumpling making, lantern-making, educational workshops, interactive storytelling, paper cutting, New Year treats, crafts, and a special Year of the Rat puppet show by Chinese Theatre Works. Attendees can also visit the “The Art of Chinese New Year,” an interactive installation celebrating the Chinese New Year holiday and its traditional visual and performance arts.

Date: Sunday, February 2

Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor (China Institute)

Age: All ages

General Admission: Free ticketed admission; $5 for kids’ workshop.

For the full schedule and to rsvp for free tickets, please visit their website HERE!

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Chinese New Year Family Festival 2019 at the China Institute

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Kick off the Year of the Pig with China Institute’s signature New Year Celebration for families. The festival opens with a lion dance followed by New Year-themed workshops and activities including dumpling making, lantern-making, Music at China Institute workshops, Chinese New Year Woodblock Printing with Dr. Li Mingjie, a puppet performance by Yu’er Liu, face painting, New Year treats, games, and a special music performance by the Stephanie Chou Trio.

Date: Sunday, February 10th 

Time: 11 am – 3 pm

Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor (China Institute)

Age: All ages

General Admission: Free
Ticketed Workshops: Member: Adult $15, Children $5; Non-Member: Adult $20, Children $5

For the full schedule, and to RSVP for workshop tickets, please visit their website HERE!

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