Ring in the Lunar New Year with metro Detroit’s best family events

Happy New Year … again! About a month after the standard American New Year fun kicks off Jan. 1, the Lunar New Year celebrations in metro Detroit begin.

And, as you might know, there’s also a critter to represent the new year, thanks to the Chinese 12-year animal zodiac; 2026 is the Year of the Horse!

Want to learn more about the Lunar New Year? Introduce your kids to some cultural fun with these Lunar New Year events in Detroit and the surrounding areas.

Family-friendly Lunar New Year events

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Lunar New Year Celebration

Feb. 14, 2026

• Address: 2670 Atwater St., Detroit
• Cost: Free

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Robert C. Valade Park with the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization (MITAI) on Saturday, Feb. 14. Enjoy a festive parade, dance performances, arts and crafts and more. Details and schedule coming soon!

Lunar New Year Themed Story Time at the Detroit Public Library

Feb. 17, 2026

• Address: 21200 Grand River Ave., Detroit
• Cost: Free

Families can visit the Redford Branch for a Lunar New Year themed weekly story times. Enjoy an engaging and fun story session from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

2026 ACA Lunar New Year Community Fair at Eastern Market

Feb. 22, 2026

• Address: 2810 Russell St., Detroit
• Cost: Free

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with authentic food, traditional crafts and activities, cultural performances and more. For all ages. RSVP recommended.

This article was updated on Jan. 13, 2026, by Metro Parent staff. The update includes adding family friendly Lunar New Year events to the MetroParent.com calendar and highlighted the best Lunar New Year events to check out with your family. 

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