Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Downtown Kitchener
Celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Kitchener Market on February 5th from 9am-2pm. Come watch traditional dances, music and demonstrations inspired by this Asian holiday. Get your face painted and make a craft the whole family can enjoy. Make sure to stop by and watch the Lion Dance!
| Chinese New Year Displays | Kitchener City Hall Rotunda | Jan. 31 — Feb. 4 | 9–3pm |
| Chinese New Year Opening Ceremonies | Civic Square, Kitchener City Hall | Feb. 1 | 11:45am–12:45pm |
| Lunar New Year Film Series | Council Chambers | Feb. 1 — Feb. 3 | 7–8:30pm |
| Central Ontario Chinese Cultural Centre (traditional dancing and music) | Kitchener City Hall Rotunda | Feb. 2 | 11:45am–12:45pm |
| Calligraphy and Origami Demonstrations | Kitchener City Hall Rotunda | Feb. 3 | 11:30am–1pm |
| Taoist Tai Chi Demonstration | Kitchener City Hall Rotunda | Feb. 4 | 11:45am–12:45pm |
| Chinese New Year Celebration | Kitchener Market | Feb. 5 | 9am–2pm |
| Chinese cooking demonstrations in the Marketplace | Kitchener Market | Feb. 5 | 9am–11:30am |
| Face painting and crafts | Kitchener Market | Feb. 5 | 10am–1pm |
| Double Dragon Kung Fu demonstrations | Kitchener Market | Feb. 5 | 11:30am–12pm |
| Central Ontario Chinese Cultural Centre (traditional dancing and music) | Kitchener Market | Feb. 5 | 12pm–12:45pm |
| Vietnamese Community Centre of Mississauga (musical and dance performers) | Kitchener Market | Feb. 5 | 1pm–1:30pm |
| Laotian Musical Group | Kitchener Market | Feb. 5 | 1:30pm–1:45pm |
Chinese New Year is brought to you by the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Association in partnership with the City of Kitchener and the Kitchener Market.
Dates and events are subject to change and cancellation.
Please check back regularly.