Celebrate the Chinese New Year and Year of the Snake

The Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year) marks the transition between zodiac signs. It begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 and is celebrated through February 12, ending with the Lantern Festival.

The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendars traditional to many east Asian countries.

Celebrate the the year of the Snake in 2025.

If you want to have the best of luck during this next year, avoid these taboos during the Chinese New Year!

Find more details and fun facts about Chinese New Year at this website.

Celebrating Lunar New Year in Columbus

Read below for some fun events and offers to celebrate Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year in 2025 in Columbus.

Panda Express Lunar New Year Tradition

January 20 – February 16, 2025

Panda Rewards members can plan the Good Fortune Scratcher Instant Win Game through February 16 for the chance to win an $888 gift card (and other great prizes). See more details here.

Chinese New Year Celebration by TheMix@columbus state

January 30, 2025, 6-8 pm. NOW SOLD OUT

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a menu that will bring luck and prosperity in 2025. Join food writer and chef-instructor Shawnie Kelley at Mitchell Hall as she guides you through techniques for making recipes considered significant during the Chinese New Year celebration and meant to bring good fortune.

Cost is $90; registration required. Now SOLD OUT.

Lunar New Year Celebration with International Friendships (IFI)

International Friendships (IFI) is a Christian community organization that works in partnership with universities and volunteers to promote friendship and hospitality for international students, scholars and family members.

Programs and activities are open to students of all nationalities and religions; any international student, visiting scholar, or spouse who wants to get to know other international students and American volunteers can participate. Families are always welcome.

January 31, 2025 from 6-9 pm. Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the “Year of the Snake”. You’ll enjoy authentic and delicious Chinese food, games with prizes, and a Dragon Dance. Details and registration here. (REGISTRATION FULL; waitlist available)

If you are from a country that does not celebrate the Lunar New Year, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn and experience something new.

Molly Woo’s Chinese New Year Lion Dance Celebration

February 3 and 10, 2025

Enjoy a family-style, three-course meal and the Chinese New Year celebration. Lion Dance begins at 7 pm. Enjoy a 3 course meal for $35; children under 12 is $20. Regular menu not available.

Event will fill up.

Lunar New Year Celebration

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, join the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Columbus Chinese Academy (CCA) located at Daniel Wright Elementary School from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm.

Food, games, performances, raffles and more, including Chinese traditional musical instruments, Heritage dances, and more.

2335 W Case Rd., Columbus, OH, 43235