Seol, Lunar New Year Celebration is the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago’s take on Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year), held in the north suburb of Wheeling, IL. Imagine trying on a hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), learning a formal bow, then warming up with a bowl of soup. The 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet; the event returned in 2026, and in 2025 it ran Saturday, February 1, starting at 2 p.m.
What to expect
This is a hands-on, family-friendly afternoon in BISCO Hall. You can play traditional games such as yutnori (a board game played with sticks), jegi (a shuttlecock kicking game), ttakji (a folded-paper flipping game) and tuho (arrow tossing), then visit the craft stations.
There are hanbok try-ons and lessons in sebae (the New Year’s bow), and guests who arrive in hanbok receive a gift. Tastings include tteokguk (rice cake soup), sikhye (sweet rice drink) and other traditional treats, plus Korean drumming and dance. The 2026 edition even added a K-pop dance lesson, so stretch first.
Good to know
- Recent dates: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 2 p.m.; also held in 2026
- Admission (2025): $20 per person, free for children under 3, pre-registration required
- Where: BISCO Hall, Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, 9600 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090
- Organizer: Korean Cultural Center of Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Seol Lunar New Year Celebration in 2027?
The 2027 date hasn’t been announced yet. The celebration took place in 2026, and in 2025 it was held Saturday, February 1, around Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year).
Is the Seol Lunar New Year Celebration free?
No. In 2025 admission was $20 per person, free for children under 3, and pre-registration was required.
What happens at the Seol Lunar New Year Celebration?
Guests play traditional Korean games, try on hanbok (traditional Korean clothing), learn sebae (the New Year’s bow), taste tteokguk (rice cake soup) and watch Korean drumming and dance.
Source: KCCoC: Seol events page, KCCoC: Seol, Lunar New Year Celebration (2025 recap)
How Do I Get to BISCO Hall, Korean Cultural Center of Chicago?
BISCO Hall, Korean Cultural Center of Chicago is at 9600 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090. Use the directions and parking links on this page to plan your trip from where you are.
Is the Seol Lunar New Year Celebration at KCCoC in Wheeling 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
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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
BISCO Hall, Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, 9600 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090
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