As the Year of the Horse begins, check out our guide to the best Chinese New Year events and activities happening across the island in 2026.
Kapolei Shopping Center
Saturday, February 7, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a thrilling Lunar New Year event featuring the Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association. Watch breathtaking leaps atop elevated platforms and follow the lion parade as it brings blessings and good fortune throughout the shopping center. Guests can join the tradition by “feeding” the lions and capturing memorable photos, while complimentary fortune cookies add a sweet touch to this free, family-friendly celebration.
For more information, please visit kapoleishopping.com.
Ka Makana Ali‘i
Saturday, February 7, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Enjoy spectacular lion dance performances and center-wide blessings by the Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association, while keiki can join in with glitter tattoos and make their own fortune tellers.
For more information, please visit kamakanaalii.com.
Chinatown Cultural Plaza
Friday, February 13, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Saturday, February 14, 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Enjoy two days of festivities, food, and celebration at Chinatown Cultural Plaza as we welcome the Year of the Horse!
For more information, please visit chinesechamber.com.
50th Anniversary Chinatown Festival & Parade
Saturday, February 14, 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown with the annual family-friendly festival hosted by Chinatown 808 and American Savings Bank. Enjoy a full day of cultural performances, delicious food, and festive activities leading up to a lively parade that marches from the Hawai‘i State Capitol down Hotel Street to ‘A’ala Park. Perfect for all ages, this vibrant celebration welcomes the Year of the Horse with community, tradition, and fun.
For more information, please visit chinatown808.com.
Mānoa Marketplace
Saturday, February 14, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy a traditional lion dance performance by the Lung Kong Physical Culture Club and experience the vibrant sights and sounds of Chinese cultural traditions. This free, family-friendly celebration invites the community to shop, dine, and welcome the new year together.
For more information, please visit manoamarketplacehawaii.com.
Kahala Mall
Sunday, February 15, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a special opportunity to receive a custom, hand-lettered blessing from master calligrapher Ina Chang. Visitors can enjoy a free, one-of-a-kind piece featuring words of hope, health, prosperity, and good cheer, crafted on special rice paper. This family-friendly event offers a unique cultural experience, blending traditional Chinese calligraphy with Ina’s creative touch, making it a memorable way to welcome the new year.
For more information, please visit kahalamallcenter.com.
Waikele Premium Outlets
Sunday, February 15, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with lively Lion Dance performances and festive fun at this free event. Enjoy giveaways while supplies last, try your luck at the Plinko game, and snap memorable photos with the “lions.” The celebration features a Pole Jumping Lion Dance and in-store blessings at participating retailers, offering a joyful way to welcome the new year with family and friends.
For more information, please visit premiumoutlets.com.
Royal Hawaiian Center
Sunday, February 15 to Sunday, February 28
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Royal Hawaiian Center with an exciting lineup of Lunar New Year festivities from February 15–28, 2026. Enjoy vibrant Lion Dance performances, traditional Chinese folk dance, acrobatics, and live calligraphy demonstrations. Shoppers can also participate in special Gift With Purchase promotions, receiving lucky red envelopes and themed tea sets. With cultural performances, exclusive gifts, and family-friendly fun throughout the center, this celebration brings good fortune, joy, and a festive way to ring in the new year.
For more information, please visit royalhawaiiancenter.com.
Ala Moana Center
Tuesday, February 17 – Saturday, February 22, All Day
Writing a special wish for hope, health, and happiness! Attach your wish to the Wishing Wall using the string provided and be part of the celebration.
Saturday, February 22, 11:00 am – 5:45 pm
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a full day of festive Lunar New Year activities. Enjoy cultural performances including Lion Dance parades, traditional Chinese calligraphy by Ina Chang, and thrilling pole-jumping demonstrations by Wah Ngai. Shoppers can also take part in special promotions and limited-time activations, making it a lively, family-friendly way to ring in the new year with culture, fun, and good fortune.
For more information, please visit alamoanacenter.com.
Market City Shopping Center
Saturday, February 21, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Market City Shopping Center’s annual Chinese New Year festivities, welcoming the Year of the Horse with vibrant sights and sounds. This free community celebration features powerful taiko drumming, the thrilling pop of thousands of firecrackers, and a traditional lion dance believed to bring good luck and prosperity. After the opening ceremony, lion dancers will roam the shopping center to spread joy to shoppers and merchants alike. Early attendees can also receive a special limited-edition Year of the Horse fan—making it a festive experience for all ages.
For more information, please visit marketcityhawaii.com.
Hawaii Kai Towne Center
Saturday, February 21, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ring in the Year of the Fire Horse at Hawaii Kai Towne Center’s free, all-ages Lunar New Year Celebration. Experience the excitement of martial arts demonstrations, a traditional lion dance by the Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association, and special appearances by the Narcissus Festival Court.
For more information, please visit hawaiikaitownecenter.com.
International Market Place
Saturday, February 21, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at this lively, family-friendly event featuring vibrant Lion Dance performances throughout the center, followed by an educational presentation in Queen’s Court. Guests can also experience the art of traditional Chinese calligraphy with live demonstrations in Mauka Court, offering a festive and cultural way to welcome the new year.
For more information, please visit simon.com.
Town Center of Mililani
Saturday, February 21, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Celebrate the rare Year of the Fire Horse at the Town Center of Mililani’s Lunar New Year event. This family-friendly celebration features keiki crafts, music, a martial arts demonstration, and a traditional Chinese Lion Dance performance. With giveaways and lively entertainment, it’s a festive way to welcome a year of energy, passion, and forward momentum—a special occasion that comes only once every 60 years.
For more information, please visit towncenterofmililani.com.
Pearlridge Center
Saturday, February 28, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a festive Chinese New Year event featuring in-store blessings and a thrilling pole-jumping performance by the Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association.
For more information, please visit pearlridgeonline.com.
Ewa Town Center
Saturday, February 28, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Ewa Town Center with a traditional lion dance and free Chinese calligraphy from Ina Chang (one per person).
For more information, please visit ewatowncenter.com.
Children’s Discovery Center
Saturday, February 28, 10:30 am
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center with a fun, family-friendly Chinese New Year event. Kids can enjoy special crafts while supplies last and watch an engaging, child-friendly lion dance performance, making it a festive and memorable way for the whole family to welcome the new year.
For more information, please visit discoverycenterhawaii.com.
Salt Lake Shopping Center
Saturday, March 7, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enjoy traditional Chinese good luck by feeding the Dragon and Lion, and savor authentic New Year specialties like “Gao” and “Jai” at Salt Lake Chinese Restaurant.
For more information, please visit saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.
