Celebrate 2025!
Join us around the Atlanta area for a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year 2025. Experience the rich traditions, colorful parades, and exciting performances that bring the community together in joy and harmony.
Atlanta Area Lunar New Year Events 2025
Discover the vibrant celebrations of the Lunar New Year in Atlanta. Explore a variety of events happening across the city, each offering unique experiences and cultural festivities.
Below is an aggregated, chronological guide to Chinese Lunar New Year events in the Atlanta area for 2025. All event details have been combined from multiple web sources. Where available, dates, date ranges, and hours are provided. Before attending any of the events below, please click the links to view each event’s full schedule and details or visit the official event’s web page(s).
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Chamblee Library Lunar New Year Party
- What: A free, family‑friendly celebration featuring an engaging presentation on the origins, legends, and customs of the Lunar New Year plus hands‑on arts and crafts.
- When: January 18, 2025 (Exact time not specified)
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Duluth Branch, Gwinnett Public Libraries Lunar New Year Celebration
- What: Enjoy storytelling, songs, and interactive activities that explore Lunar New Year traditions in a fun, family‑friendly setting.
- When: January 21, 2025 (Exact time not specified)
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Mountain Park Branch, Gwinnett Public Libraries Lunar New Year Event
- What: A cultural session filled with stories, crafts, and activities that highlight Lunar New Year customs for the whole family.
- When: January 23, 2025 (Exact time not specified)
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Saturday, January 25, 2025
There are several Lunar New Year events on this day:
Lawrenceville Arts Center Lunar New Year Performance
- What: A special performance by the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company as part of the Aurora Children’s Playhouse programming.
- When: January 25, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Chattahoochee Food Works Lunar New Year Celebration
- What: Enjoy live entertainment, festive décor, a vibrant dragon dance, and food specials from a variety of Asian food vendors.
- Where: 1235 Chattahoochee Ave, Atlanta, GA 30318
- When: January 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Five Forks Branch, Gwinnett Public Libraries Lunar New Year Storytime
- What: A themed storytime event featuring activities that introduce families to Lunar New Year traditions.
- When: January 25, 2025 (Exact time not specified)
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Atlantic Station Lunar New Year Festival Presented by Lexus
- What: A festive celebration at Atlantic Station featuring cultural performances, food vendors, and interactive activities honoring the Lunar New Year.
- When: January 25, 2025, approximately 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Please check the event page for final timing)
- More details: Atlantic Station
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Toco Hills Library Lunar New Year Storytime
- What: A free, family‑friendly storytime event delving into Lunar New Year traditions. (Advance registration is required—one registration per family.)
- When: January 28, 2025 (Exact time not specified)
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Suwanee Branch, Gwinnett Public Libraries Lunar New Year Celebration
- What: An interactive event featuring stories, songs, and activities that celebrate Lunar New Year customs.
- When: January 29, 2025 (Exact time not specified)
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Saturday, February 1, 2025
There are a couple exciting Lunar New Year events on this day:
John’s Creek Lunar New Year Celebration
- What: A free outdoor, family-friendly celebration that embraces cultural diversity in our community at the Atlanta Athletic Club fields in Johns Creek, GA, featuring traditional cultural performances, music, activities, Asian-themed food and much more.
- When: February 1, 2025
- Lunar New Year Festival Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. (For more specific event hours, please refer to the event page)
- More details: John’s Creek Lunar New Year
Stone Mountain Park Lunar New Year Celebration
- What: An outdoor festival at Stone Mountain Park featuring traditional cultural performances, craft activities, Asian-themed food trucks and a dynamic dragon dance and so much more.
- When: February 1-2 and February 8-9, 2025
- Lunar New Year Festival Hours: 4 PM – 9 PM (For more specific event hours, please refer to the event page)
- More details: Stone Mountain Park
Atlantic Station Lunar New Year Festival Presented by Lexus
- What: A festive celebration at Atlantic Station featuring cultural performances, food vendors, and interactive activities honoring the Lunar New Year.
- When: January 25, 2025, February 1, 2025, approximately 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Please check the event page for final timing)
- More details: Atlantic Station
Sunday, February 2, 2025
There are a couple exciting Lunar New Year events on this day:
Decatur Lunar New Year Festival
- What: A Pan‑Asian celebration at the Ebster Recreation Center with food vendors, an international marketplace, craft booths for kids, live performances, and a traditional Lion Dance at 3:00 p.m.
- Where: Ebster Recreation Center, 404 West Trinity Place, Decatur
- When: February 2, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Rain date: February 23, 2025)
- Admission: $10 for adults (18+); free for kids 17 and under
- More details: Atlanta on the Cheap
Stone Mountain Park Lunar New Year Celebration
- What: An outdoor festival at Stone Mountain Park featuring traditional cultural performances, craft activities, Asian-themed food trucks and a dynamic dragon dance and so much more.
- When: February 1-2 and February 8-9, 2025
- Lunar New Year Festival Hours: 4 PM – 9 PM (For more specific event hours, please refer to the event page)
- More details: Stone Mountain Park
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Stone Mountain Park Lunar New Year Celebration
- What: An outdoor festival at Stone Mountain Park featuring traditional cultural performances, craft activities, Asian-themed food trucks and a dynamic dragon dance and so much more.
- When: February 1-2 and February 8-9, 2025
- Lunar New Year Festival Hours: 4 PM – 9 PM (For more specific event hours, please refer to the event page)
- More details: Stone Mountain Park
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Stone Mountain Park Lunar New Year Celebration
- What: An outdoor festival at Stone Mountain Park featuring traditional cultural performances, craft activities, Asian-themed food trucks and a dynamic dragon dance and so much more.
- When: February 1-2 and February 8-9, 2025
- Lunar New Year Festival Hours: 4 PM – 9 PM (For more specific event hours, please refer to the event page)
- More details: Stone Mountain Park
Additional notes:
- The Atlanta Lunar New Year Festival at the Taiwanese Community Center in Chamblee (a separate event held in previous years at the Chinatown mall in Chamblee) will not take place in 2025 due to construction at the event site.
- Plan your celebrations and ring in the Lunar New Year with these diverse cultural events around Atlanta! Enjoy the festivities, connect with community traditions, and experience the vibrant energy of the season.
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FAQs
Find answers to a few common questions about the Atlanta area Lunar New Year events, including ticketing, locations, and accessibility options.
The events will be held at various venues across the Atlanta metro area, including parks, malls and community centers.
Tickets can be purchased online through the events’ websites or at the events’ entrances. Some events are free.
Yes, most if not all venues are wheelchair accessible and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please be sure to check directly with the events’ websites, venues and/or organizers prior to attending.
