Lunar New Year 2025 is just around the corner, and Metro Vancouver is gearing up for an amazing celebration filled with vibrant traditions, cultural performances, and exciting events. This year, the festivities mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake, a time of renewal, prosperity, and joy. You can check out traditional lion dances, explore food markets, or participate in family-friendly activities. There are plenty of Lunar New Year 2025 events happening throughout the city. Keep reading for a list of must-attend celebrations in Metro Vancouver that you won’t want to miss!
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Welcome back to UBC Botanical Garden’s Annual Lunar New Year Market, celebrating the Year of the Snake. All are invited to experience the cultural traditions and connect with the Asian Garden, with something for everyone of all backgrounds to enjoy.
Our market will feature over 40 local makers and food trucks. UBC Botanical Garden will also offer fresh auspicious flowers, dried floral arrangements, and potted plants for sale. Enjoy a lion dance and kung fu performance by the UBC Kung Fu Club, and participate in workshops like calligraphy, sweet dumpling dessert-making and more. Tickets include admission to the garden, where you can learn about both cultural and horticultural wonders.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with joy and tradition at Lansdowne Centre! Immerse yourself in a day packed with cultural festivities and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the Year of the Snake.
Witness the captivating Dragon Dance Performance, a vibrant performance symbolizing prosperity and joy. Get ready for the Giant Snakes & Ladders Game, an exciting, interactive activity that is beyond entertaining but also supports a charitable cause. Test your skills in the Ring Toss Challenge and win amazing prizes, or get creative at the Arts & Crafts Workshop to bring home your unique, personalized craft as a cherished memento.
This celebration is not just about fun—it’s also for a great cause. All donations will support the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, helping to transform specialized adult healthcare in BC. Bring your friends and family for a celebration that promises to be both memorable and meaningful!
