Lunar & Chinese New Year 2026
Celebrate the Year of the Horse February, 2026
The Lunar New Year of 2026 is on February 17, but celebrations continue throughout February and early March. Here are some opportunities to be festive and joyful in and around Boston.
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade on March 1, 2026! The parade starts at Phillips Square at 10:30 am.
Events and Activities
Back to Top of List- Boston Chinatown Tours
- Recurring daily
Chinatown can be intimidating for outsiders. Travelers and locals alike rave about the food, fun and fables, insights gained as current issues are explored in historical context. Traditional and modern treats, from BBQ to fresh fruit, pastries, dim sum. Explore secret nooks…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Recurring daily
Boston Busing in Chinatown, 1975 is a photo exhibition highlighting the mothers, students, and teachers who organized for educational equity during Boston’s court-ordered school desegregation. In 1975, when Boston Public Schools began busing elementary students to other…
- Chinatown
- Recurring daily
Support Chinatown restaurants in the area. Check out highlights from this list below: 10 Second Yunnan Rice Noodle 60 Beach Street 163 Vietnamese Sandwich 66 Harrison Avenue 5 Spices House 58 Beach Street http://5spiceshouse.com/ Asian Garden 28 Harrison Avenue…
- Pao Arts Center
Save the date for our Lunar New Year Celebration. Suggested Donation | $10 per family. Pao Arts Center’s annual Lunar New Year celebration is back. Come by for an afternoon of art and interactive workshops. All ages are invited to join us for cultural activities as we usher in…
- Chinatown
Celebrate the Year of the Horse in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade! Stop by the Chinese New Year Cultural Village and enjoy lion dances, live performances, Chinese calligraphy, and more. The parade starts at Phillips Square at 10 am. Click here…
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Discover Boston's Chinatown
Boston’s Chinatown is one of the city’s smallest yet most vibrant neighborhoods. Chinatown’s location—at a geographic crossroads within Boston—has shaped its legacy and contributed to its character.
Explore Chinatown with Chinatown Tours
Explore secret nooks, murals, groceries. Take-home guide for future adventures.
Asian-inspired Dining
Back to Top of List- 661 Assembly Row
- (617) 616-5561
Enjoy bold Asian small plates, vibrant cocktails, and a playful tiki bar vibe at Cocolee, in Assembly Row, Somerville MA.
- 48 Temple PI
- (857) 991-1528
Hobgoblin offers Asian fusion menu, nineteen creative cocktails, twenty rotating craft beers on tap, plus a wide range of bottles and cans, selective wine and premium champagne lists. Moreover, our downstairs bar and dining space features a 7-foot Yamaha C6X; we will present live…
- 44 Thomson Pl
- (857) 322-7577
Pho, ramen, and cocktails -- we serve some of Asia's most comforting dishes. Among other things, we do riffs on food that can be found in the streets of Southeast Asia. Come for a Sunday lunch with the family or late night for a cocktail with a date -- there's something for…
- 660 Washington Street
- (857) 350-3968
A modern, contemporary Asian fusion restaurant serving a combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine. Our most special is the Mongolian Hot Pot, which has become a trend all over the world. Dine Out Boston is February 22 – March 7, 2026 See amenity tab for more…
- One Broadway
- (857) 770-3388
Red 8's diverse menu masterfully blends the flavors of China with Western technique to create singularly delicious cuisine. Along with Cantonese and dim sum classics, you'll find flavors of Shanghai and Sichuan as well as our decadent Peking-style Duck or Ginger-Scallion steamed…
- 131 Rantoul Street
- (351) 223-8035
Embark on a culinary journey at Sala Restobar, Beverly’s hidden gem. Dive into vibrant, shareable plates inspired by Southeast Asian street food with a modern twist. Savor tapas-style creations, sip on signature cocktails and craft beers or explore our wines. All in a warm…
- 270 Third Street
- (617) 945-0907
Contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar introducing authentic Hunan cuisine in Cambridge, MA with lunch, dinner plus Baijiu, wine, sake and cocktails. Outdoor dining is available! See amenities below for more information. Dine Out Boston is February 22 – March 7, 2026 See…
- 370 Commonwealth Avenue
- (617) 267-1607
Uni, the intimate subterranean sashimi bar at the Eliot Hotel has been transformed into a lively contemporary izaKaya. This sleek and modern space features nigiri and maki rolls, in addition to the innovative sashimi offerings, with a continued dedication to fresh seafood and…
- Prudential Center
- (617) 778-2344
A modern take on an Asian experience from bowl to soul inspired by the best of Asia from craft cocktails to signature ramens. our bowls are created with a modern + nourishing twist Wagamama is a vibrant, social + egalitarian way of eating that feeds both the body + soul.
Podcast: A tour of Chinatown just in time for Lunar New Year with Boston Chinatown Tours!
Back to Top of ListMeet Boston CEO Martha Sheridan sits down with Jacqueline Church, Founder of Boston Chinatown Tours, to discuss the culture, history, art and food scene that define Boston’s ever-evolving Chinatown, as well as plans for Lunar New Year celebrations in the neighborhood.
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