Free Chinese New Year events Chicago. Chicago will celebrate Chinese New Year throughout the city with a variety of special events, programs and performances. This year is The Year of the Dog 4716.
Free Family Event at the Art Institute
When: March 3, 2018, Drop in 1:00–5:00
Where: Ryan Learning Center Enter through the Modern Wing entrance at 159 East Monroe Street in order to avoid paying museum admission. You will NOT have access to any area of the Museum except the Ryan Education Center without paying admission. More info here.
Bring the Chinese New Year to a close with lantern making, storytelling, and art exploration. Then at 5pm, take your newly designed lantern and join in a Lion Dance-led lantern procession across the pedestrian bridge from Millennium Park to Maggie Daley Park with performances on the skating ribbon and in the Fieldhouse.
This is a drop-in program and registration is not required. For more information about Family Programs, please call (312) 857-7161 or e-mail familyprograms@artic.edu. This program is designed for families with children. This program cannot accept groups.
Free Lion Dance Lantern Parade to Maggie Daley Park
When: March 3, 2018 5PM-
Where: Millennium Park bridge to Maggie Daley Park
Join in a Lion Dance-led lantern procession across the Amoco pedestrian bridge from Millennium Park to Maggie Daley Park, where performances will be featured on the skating ribbon and in the Fieldhouse.
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Chinese Lunar New Year Event Fashion Outlets of Chicago
February 16-March 4, 2018 Chinese New Years Celebration February 16 1:00PM-3:30PM
Where: Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL 60018, (847) 928-7500. Get great shopping deals at the Mall here.
Visit Concierge Services on Level 1 near Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH to receive a celebratory red envelope containing:
- A complimentary commemorative Year of the Dog Savings Pass, providing up to $800 in savings at participating Fashion Outlets of Chicago stores
- Complimentary luggage or shopping bag hold
- Exclusive Lunar New Year offers from participating stores
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18:
Celebration Events, 1:00pm – 3:30pm in the Food Court
Enjoy cultural performances along with games and activities, presented by Huaxing Arts Group.
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Games & Activities
2:00pm: Cultural Performances
- Traditional Chinese Dances
- Kung Fu Presentations
- Chinese Music Performances
Games and Activities continue following the performances, until 3:30pm
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