LUNAR NEW YEAR
FAMILY FAIR
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
10 AM - 3 PM AT THE WING LUKE MUSEUM
WHAT TO EXPECT
Outdoor Lion Dance & Speaking Program (Free to the Public)
Starts at 10 AM
Indoor Lunar New Year Family Fair (Timed Ticketing Required)
From 11 AM to 3 PM
KidPLACE Lunar New Year Exhibit Refresh
Opens Jan 31, 2026
Join us as we welcome the Year of the Horse with a day full of festive art activities for the family, featuring games, a scavenger hunt, and more! Watch a special Lion Dance Blessing performed by Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon & Lion Dance Association beginning at 10 AM. The morning Lion Dance Blessing is free to watch and open to the public! Check in early or purchase timed tickets for activities and a visit to the Museum.
Join in the fun indoors at your chosen entry time for special games, a horse-themed take-home stamp passport, or our zodiac animal scavenger hunt (recommended for kids under eight). Museum galleries will be open till 5 PM to explore, along with our refreshed KidPLACE exhibit, New Years All Year Round.
RESERVE A TIME SLOT
To facilitate a positive and relaxed experience for visitors and families, we are implementing a timed ticketing system allowing entry for guests at designated times throughout the day.
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Visitors may sign up for a designated entry time during the day upon registration. This helps reduce lines and wait times for activities.
There are four entry times throughout the day, at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM and 2PM, giving you the flexibility to plan your visit.
There is no time restriction for how long you can enjoy the fair and museum, but Lunar New Year activities close at 3PM. -
You will be able to select a preferred entry time for your party on our event registration page. Time slots are available on a first-come first-served basis.
On the ticketing page, click “Other Times…” to select other time slots.
MUSEUM MEMBERS! Your membership discount applies to advance ticket sales.
Click “Sign in” from the ticket page to login to get your automatic discounts.
NOT A MEMBER YET? Members receive free admission to our Lunar New Year Fair, 50% off for family & friends present, and other perks for supporting our mission! Join now for discounts on Lunar New Year Early Bird Tickets.
EVENT INFORMATION
PRIOR REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
Indoor Lunar New Year Fair activities require Tickets. Buy tickets early and receive discounted prices thanks to a generous donation from Lumen Field.
MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED
Masks are no longer required, but masks and sanitizer are available for visitors, and are encouraged to use them. Visitors who are sick are recommended to stay home.
WEATHER CANCELLATION PLAN
In the event of inclement weather the Lion Dance celebration and fair activities will not be rescheduled. Pre-purchased tickets will be honored for General Admission on or before 12/31/2026.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We recommend taking public transportation. The museum is readily accessible via Link Light Rail, First Hill Streetcar, and Metro Bus Routes.
PUBLIC PARKING
The museum does not have on-site parking. There are several paid parking lots in the neighborhood within short walking distance. Learn more
FOOD
Consider choosing one of the many neighborhood restaurants — find a list here! Wristbands allow visitors to re-enter the museum until closing.
EVENT SCHEDULE
10 AM - 11 AM LION DANCE
Outdoor speaking program outside Wing Luke Museum with a lion dance performance by Mak Fai
Free to the public
11 AM - 3 PM LUNAR NEW YEAR FAMILY FAIR DOORS OPEN (TIMED TICKETING)
Family fun, arts and crafts, and activities for all ages. Wing Luke Museum galleries will be open until 5 PM.
Requires paid admission or Museum Membership
Jan. 31, 2026 - Dec. 27, 2026
On Display at the Uwajimaya & Moriguchi KidPLACE Gallery
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
New volunteers are always welcome to submit an application that includes skills you’re interested in sharing with the community or skills you’d like to learn or exercise in a professional arts organization!
New and current volunteers interested in events should submit an application and specify in their application their preferred shift/event position.
CONNECT MEMBERSHIP
Photo by Sam Fu
To make Wing Luke Museum more accessible and to advance equity, Connect Memberships are free at the Friends level and available to those in financial need for one calendar year. Learn about Membership.
Connect Membership Applications are open until spots are full.
To apply for a Connect membership or donate a membership by becoming a Community-level member visit the Museum or call 206-623-5124 EXT 202.
