Few things say “new year” like armfuls of fresh flowers, and the Aberdeen Centre Lunar New Year Flower and Gift Fair in Richmond fills three floors of the mall with them. The free market runs for about a week before Lunar New Year. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2026 it ran from Friday, February 6, to Tuesday, February 17.
What to expect
The flower market spreads across the mall’s first three floors. It’s open during mall hours, with late hours on Lunar New Year’s Eve.
That night brings the Lunar New Year’s Eve countdown, with stage shows, lion and dragon dances and a live countdown. The countdown has run for more than two decades, so you’ll be joining a long Richmond tradition. Bring a big bag: it’s easy to walk in for one plant and walk out with a small garden.
Good to know
- Last held: Friday, February 6, to Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
- Admission: free, during mall hours.
- Where: Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC.
- Organizer: Aberdeen Centre (Fairchild Developments).
- Getting there: Aberdeen Station (Canada Line); buses 403, 407, 410, 430 and N10.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Aberdeen Centre Lunar New Year Flower and Gift Fair in 2027?
The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet. The fair usually runs for about a week leading up to Lunar New Year; in 2026 it ran Friday, February 6, to Tuesday, February 17.
Is the Aberdeen Centre Lunar New Year Flower and Gift Fair free?
Yes. The fair is free to visit during mall hours, including the Lunar New Year’s Eve countdown.
What happens at the Aberdeen Centre Lunar New Year Flower and Gift Fair?
Vendors sell flowers and gifts across the mall’s first three floors, and on Lunar New Year’s Eve there are stage shows, lion and dragon dances and a live countdown.
Source: Lunar New Year annual flower market, countdown return to Richmond mall (Richmond News), Take transit to Lunar New Year events across Metro Vancouver (TransLink Buzzer)
How Do I Get to Aberdeen Centre?
Aberdeen Centre is at 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC. Transit: Aberdeen Station (Canada Line); buses 403, 407, 410, 430 and N10 (TransLink). Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
How to Get Here
Aberdeen Station (Canada Line); buses 403, 407, 410, 430 and N10 (TransLink).
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
Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, BC
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