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Lunar New Year 2027 Events in Winnipeg, MB

Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. 2 celebrations are listed below, with dates, locations and directions. Next up: Lunar New Year Night | Winnipeg Jets vs. Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, February 17 at Canada Life Centre.

Lunar New Year's Day falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027, kicking off the Year of the Goat, and Winnipeg has a celebration with a twist: you get to make your own souvenir. At the Royal Canadian Mint's Lunar New Year Celebration, each visitor strikes a zodiac-themed token, one per guest while supplies last, and there's no admission charge.

It's an easy, family-friendly outing, and the kids get to take home something they made themselves. Lunar New Year's Eve is the day before, and celebrations around the world often run for about two weeks, through the Lantern Festival.

The 2027 date at the Mint hasn't been announced yet. Keep this page handy, because it updates as soon as the date is confirmed and as more Winnipeg celebrations are added.

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Lunar New Year in Winnipeg, MB: common questions

When is Lunar New Year 2027?

Lunar New Year's Day is Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat. Lunar New Year's Eve is the day before.

Are there free Lunar New Year events in Winnipeg?

Yes. The Lunar New Year Celebration at the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg has no admission charge. Its 2027 date is still to be announced.

What happens at the Royal Canadian Mint's Lunar New Year celebration?

Each visitor can strike their own zodiac-themed token, one per guest while supplies last.

Sources: event dates and details come from the organizers' official pages: Royal Canadian Mint.

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