LUNAR NEW YEAR FAIR
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024
10AM - 3PM
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Lunar New Year Fair! Learn about Lunar New Year celebrations and join an afternoon of variety of family-friendly activities!
LUNAR NEW YEAR FAIR
Saturday, February 3, 2024
10 AM - 3 PM
Wing Luke Museum
10 AM Lion Dance Starts
11 AM Wing Luke Museum Opens
Join us as we ring in the Year of the Dragon with a day full of festive art activities for the family, community booths, storytime, and more! We will be joined by Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association for our special Lion Dance celebration beginning at 10 AM with additional outdoor information booths. This event is free and open to the public!
At 11 AM, get your tickets and join us inside the Museum to meet local artists and enjoy a lesson in calligraphy and Year of the Dragon crafts*!
All Museum galleries will be open to explore along with the newest KidPlace exhibit, New Year’s All Year Round: Theater, Dance & Sound!
*Craft activities and prizes reserved for visitors ages 12 and under.
SAVE TIME THE DAY-OF
Look for our “PRE-CHECK” sign on a white tent on King St during the Lion Dance. Show your printed or digital tickets to get your wristbands early and skip the line when the doors open. General Admission is also available at the white tent from 9AM - 11:30AM. Staff and volunteers will check your wristbands for immediate access to the exhibits and activities.
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 12/31/2024.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We recommend taking public transportation. There will be reduced Sound Transit Link Light Rail 1 Line service from Jan. 13 through Feb. 4. Please plan ahead
PUBLIC PARKING
The museum does not have on-site parking. There are several public pay parking lots within 5 blocks. 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 LION DANCE
Outdoor speaking program outside Wing Luke Museum with a lion dance performance
Free to the public
11 AM - 3 PM LUNAR NEW YEAR FAIR DOORS OPEN
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
Museum galleries will remain open with General Admission until 5PM
FIRST FLOOR
COMMUNITY HALL
11 AM - 3 PM
Visit with Community Organizations
Year of the Dragon Crafts*
Activity Passport Prize Table*
12 PM Raffle Drawing*
1 PM Raffle Drawing*
2 PM Raffle Drawing*
2:45 PM Final Raffle Drawing*
*Prizes & Crafts for visitors 12 and under
TATEUCHI STORY THEATRE
11 AM - 3 PM Zodiac Animal Glow Board Activity
11:30 AM - 12 PM Lion Dance Talk with MJ and Han
12:30 PM - 1 PM Story Time with Viper Fengz
1:30 PM - 2 PM Lion Dance Talk with MJ and Han
SECOND FLOOR
MEZZANINE
11 AM - 3 PM
Bruce Lee Foundation Coloring Sheets and One
Family Mandala Collaborative Dragon Art
EAST LIGHTWELL
11-3 PM
Dragon Balloon Arch Photo Op by Happy Balloon Decorations
HONORING OUR JOURNEY EXHIBIT
11 - 3 PM Zodiac Animal Scavenger Hunt
LEARNING STUDIO
11:15 AM - 1 PM Calligraphy with Maggie Ho*
2 PM - 3 PM Calligraphy with Maggie Ho
*Crafts for guests 12 and under
THIRD FLOOR
11 AM - 3 PM New Year Reading Room and Story Games
NEW YEAR ALL YEAR ROUND EXHIBIT
New Year’s All Year Round: Theater, Dance & Sound
January 26, 2024 through July 2024
Uwajimaya Kidplace Gallery
A brand new exhibit in our KidPLACE Gallery invites you to explore the many different traditions observed by families during the new year. See how different cultures celebrate and come together during this time of year!
LUNAR NEW YEAR SCHOOL & YOUTH TOURS
The holiday comes alive through exploration, storytelling, and the sharing of traditions that we all love. Learn more about the Lunar New Year by joining our Education team on a tour. Book one of our special tours for your class or youth group by emailing our tours department.
Please book your experience with at least 2 weeks advance notice as tour availability fills quickly.
GUIDED GALLERY TOUR
Our new exhibit in our KidsPlace Gallery celebrates theater, dance & sound in New Years All Year Round.
Have you ever wondered why there are lion dances during the Holiday? What does the heartbeat of the lion sound like?
Students are invited to hear stories surrounding the lion dance, make New Year crafts, and learn about other traditions to welcome in good luck for the upcoming year.
NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR
Organize a memorable field trip for your students through Seattle's Chinatown International District to learn more about the celebrations and traditions that take place in our community for this special time of year.
The walking tour is 90 minutes long, with no more than 1-mile walking distance and slight uphill inclines.
A one-hour preset lunch is included as a part of the experience and takes place at a local restaurant. The lunch menu includes a rice dish, noodle dish, veggie dish, chicken dish, and appetizer. Food allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with 1-week advance notice.
VIRTUAL TOURS
Can’t join us in person? We can bring our Lunar New Year celebrations to your classroom through our virtual Lunar New Year tours.
Students learn about the stories and folktales that have inspired traditions and celebrations across communities, virtually explore our New Years All Year Round exhibit and get a peek into the music, dance, and performing arts that help us ring in the new year and learn how to make a dragon-themed craft to welcome in the Year of the Dragon.
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.
COMMUNITY SPONSORED MEMBERSHIP
Photo by Sam Fu
To make Wing Luke Museum more accessible and to advance equity, Community-Sponsored Memberships are available to those in financial need for one calendar year. Learn about Membership.
Community-Sponsored Membership Applications are open until spots are full.
To apply for a sponsored membership or donate by becoming a Community-level member visit the Museum or call 206-623-5124 EXT 202.
