As the Year of the Snake begins, check out our guide to the best Chinese New Year events and activities happening across the island in 2025.
Chinatown Cultural Plaza
Friday, January 24, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Saturday, January 25, 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 Snake!
For more information, please visit chinesechamber.com.
2025 Chinatown Festival & Lunar New Year Parade
Saturday, January 25, 9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Join Chinatown 808 and American Savings Bank for a family-friendly festival in Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown, celebrating the 2025 Lunar New Year. From 9 am to 10 pm, enjoy food and craft vendors, free keiki bouncy houses, entertainment on three stages, and more. The festive parade begins at 4:30 pm, marching from the Hawaii State Capitol through Chinatown.
For more information, please visit chinatown808.com.
Market City Shopping Center
Saturday, January 25, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy vibrant cultural performances, including taiko drumming, lion dancing, and exciting firecrackers. All attendees will receive a free fortune cookies, and the first 300 will receive a special fan. Plus, you could be a lucky winner who finds a gift certificate in your cookie!
For more information, please visit marketcityhawaii.com.
Hawaii Kai Towne Center
Saturday, January 25, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Watch the Wah Ngai Lion Dance, enjoy a special appearance by the Narcissus Festival Court, and be amazed by a kung fu demonstration and lively lion dance skit. Plus, feed the lion for good luck and prosperity in the year ahead!
For more information, please visit hawaiikaitownecenter.com.
International Market Place
Saturday, January 25, 11:00 am – 8:30 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the International Market Place with exciting events throughout the day! Enjoy lion dance performances on Levels 1, 2, and 3, followed by an educational presentation in Queen’s Court. Try your hand at traditional Chinese calligraphy in Mauka Court from 1-3 pm. In the evening, stargaze with Stargazers of Hawaii and view Saturn, Jupiter, and more through a telescope. Plus, receive a lucky gift with a $150 purchase while supplies last!
For more information, please visit shopinternationalmarketplace.com.
Town Center of Mililani
Saturday, January 25, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Enjoy family-friendly fun with giveaways, keiki craft activities, music, and dancing. Kids can create their own Lunar New Year snake craft, and the first guests can receive a Year of the Snake plush toy (while supplies last).
For more information, please visit towncenterofmililani.com.
Children’s Discovery Center
Sunday, January 26, 10:30 am
Welcome the Year of the Snake with a child-friendly lion dance, along with fun Chinese crafts and activities for all ages.
For more information, please visit discoverycenterhawaii.com.
Waikele Premium Outlets
Sunday, January 26, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join the celebration of the Year of the Snake with vibrant Lion Dance performances at Center Stage near American Eagle. Experience Wah Ngai’s pole jumping Lion Dance at 11 am, followed by Lung Kong Physical Club’s performance and in-store blessings from 12 pm to 2 pm. With photo opportunities and giveaways (while supplies last), this free event promises to bring good fortune and joy to all!
For more information, please visit premiumoutlets.com.
Royal Hawaiian Center
Tuesday, January 28 to Sunday, February 9
Enjoy a center-wide Lion Dance on January 29, an acrobatic Lion Dance on February 8, and calligraphy by Ina Chang on February 9. Plus, receive a special Gift with Purchase when you spend $750 or more!
For more information, please visit royalhawaiiancenter.com.
Ala Moana Center
Wednesday, January 29 – Sunday, February 2, 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 1, 11:00 am – 5:45 pm
Experience vibrant cultural performances throughout Ala Moana Center! Enjoy lion dancing from 11 am to 2:30 pm, Chinese calligraphy by Ina Chang at the Ewa Wing Stage from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and thrilling lion pole jumping at Center Stage at 3 pm and 5 pm.
For more information, please visit alamoanacenter.com.
SALT at Our Kaka‘ako
Saturday, February 1, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ring in the Year of the Snake with a martial arts demo, an exciting lion dance by the Asian Lion Dance Team, and the chance to feed the lions red envelopes for good fortune. Meet the 2025 and 2024 Miss Chinatown Hawaii Queens, and enjoy a day of cultural festivities, prosperity, and aloha for all ages!
For more information, please visit saltatkakaako.com.
Pearlridge Center
Sunday, February 2, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with in-store blessings throughout the center! Join the festive atmosphere and enjoy a day filled with cultural traditions and good fortune.
For more information, please visit pearlridgeonline.com.
Windward Mall
Sunday, February 2, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Windward Mall with two exciting events! From 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, master calligrapher Ina Chang will create beautiful good luck fortunes for shoppers. Later, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, enjoy a traditional lion dance and martial arts demonstration by Au’s Shaolin Arts Society in Center Court, ushering in the Year of the Snake. Both events are free and perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
For more information, please visit windwardmall.com.
Ka Makana Ali‘i
Friday, February 7, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Center Court! Enjoy an afternoon of cultural festivities starting with Chinese calligraphy by Master Ina Chang from 2 pm to 5 pm. Then, experience the thrilling Wah Ngai Lion Dance performance from 6 pm to 6:30 pm, followed by center-wide lion dance blessings until 8 pm.
For more information, please visit kamakanaalii.com.
Ewa Town Center
Saturday, February 8, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Ewa Town Center with a traditional lion dance, free Chinese calligraphy from Ina Chang, and free crispy gau gee from Taste of Hong Kong (with purchase).
For more information, please visit ewatowncenter.com.
Kapolei Shopping Center
Saturday, February 8, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Kapolei with vibrant lion dancers from the Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association! The fun begins at with an impressive performance in front of Sushi Bay, followed by a lively procession through the center to bless merchants and bring good fortune. This free family event offers plenty of photo opportunities, fortune cookies, and a festive atmosphere to welcome the Year of the Snake!
For more information, please visit kapoleishopping.com.
Ward Village
Saturday, February 8, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Enjoy Lion Dance performances starting at 12 pm at South Shore Market, followed by blessings throughout the neighborhood. From 1 pm to 4 pm, witness master calligrapher Ina Chang at South Shore Market. Plus, capture the moment with lucky lion photo opportunities at Ward Centre and South Shore Market!
For more information, please visit wardvillage.com.
Salt Lake Shopping Center
Saturday, February 8, 1:00 pm – 4:00 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. Co-sponsored by The Yeung Dak Physical Culture Dragon and Lion Dance Association, this festive event promises to bring joy and fortune!
For more information, please visit saltlakeshoppingcenter.com.
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace
Sunday, February 23, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Enjoy a lively Lion Dance, try your luck at the Spin-the-Wheel Station, and hunt for lucky lai see envelopes for a free tote bag. The first 200 shoppers will receive a fortune cookie with a positive message. Don’t miss out on shopping, entertainment, and festive fun to ring in the new year!
For more information, please visit alohastadium.hawaii.com.