Lantern-making, dance and a sky full of fireworks: that’s the Lunar New Year Celebration at CAMi in Indianapolis’s Garfield Park on a winter evening. It’s the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis’s annual celebration, hosted with Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it ran Saturday, February 21, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
What to expect
Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts presents traditional dance performances, and there’s plenty to do with your hands:
- Paper cutting and lantern decorating
- Fan painting and bracelet making
- Food for purchase from an Asian food truck
- Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Time your snack run carefully. Nobody wants to be in the food truck line when the fireworks go up.
Good to know
- Last held: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
- Fireworks: 9 p.m. in 2026
- Where: CAMi campus, Garfield Park, 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Organizer: Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi) with Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Lunar New Year Celebration at CAMi in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. It was last held Saturday evening, February 21, 2026, around Lunar New Year.
Where is the Lunar New Year Celebration at CAMi held?
It takes place on the CAMi campus in Garfield Park, 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis.
What happens at the Lunar New Year Celebration at CAMi?
Traditional dance by Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, paper cutting, lantern decorating, fan painting, bracelet making, an Asian food truck and fireworks at 9 p.m.
Source: Indy Arts Council: Lunar New Year Celebration at CAMi
How Do I Get to CAMi campus, Garfield Park?
CAMi campus, Garfield Park is at 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN 46203. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
Is the Lunar New Year Celebration at CAMi in Indianapolis Good for Kids?
Yes. We list it as a family-friendly Lunar New Year event. Check the official event page for kids' activities, strollers and seating before you go.
How to Get Here
The organizer hasn't published transit details yet. Tap Transit directions for live routes and times to CAMi campus, Garfield Park.
Where to Park
Parking near big Lunar New Year events fills early and some streets close. Arrive early, or take transit if you can.
Map
CAMi campus, Garfield Park, 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis, IN 46203
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