2024 is the Year of the Dragon! To celebrate the Lunar New Year, we've listed some places to visit in Toronto to celebrate this special occasion. Here are 11 of the best events in Toronto to celebrate the Lunar New Year! 

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1. Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Chinatown for 2 straight days at both the Chinatown Centre and the Dragon City Mall! Experience and witness the traditional lion dance, interactive activities and performances to showcase the rich heritage of Asian traditions. Plus, the "Mahjong King" Competition will return this year as part of the Lunar New Year celebration. 

Where: Chinatown Centre (222 Spadina Ave) & Dragon City Mall (280 Spadina Ave)

When: February 10th-11th, 2024 (11 am - 5 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

2. Lunar Nights: Year of the Dragon Festival 

This is one of the biggest Lunar New Year events happening this year! This indoor and outdoor 25-acre festival will feature a lantern trail that's filled with over 250 traditional dazzling silk lanterns! Beyond the enchanting lantern walk, the event will also feature interactive activities, games, performances, food vendors, ice skating, cultural exhibitors and many more that you have to check out. This Lunar New Year event is the perfect way to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! 

Where: Markham Museum (9350 Markham Rd, Markham, ON L3P 3J3)

When: February 8th-25th, 2024

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

3. Toronto Symphony Orchestra Lunar New Year Celebration

Ring in the Lunar New Year with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra! Comedian Dashan will be hosting, while the Toronto Symphony Orchestra will be performing beloved classics like Butterfly Lovers Concerto and Song of the Pipa. 

Where: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5)

When: February 13th, 2024 (Starts at 8 pm)

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

4. Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea at Holts Café

Head over to Holts Café to grab a Lunar New Year-inspired afternoon tea. Spend your afternoon enjoying sweet and savoury treats to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. 

Where: Holts Café (50 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A1)

When: Until March 3rd, 2024

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

5. ROM After Dark: Lunar Love

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the ROM. This 19+ event will be jam-packed with a night of dragon dances, floor-shaking DJ sets, Instagram-worthy photo ops, access to the entire museum and more. 

Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6)

When: February 16th, 2024 (7:30 pm - 11:30 pm)

Price: $$

Category: 19+

Click here for the website. 

6. Lunar New Year celebration at LOUIX LOUIS!

Experience an exquisite Lunar New Year celebration at LOUIX LOUIS! Enjoy a delicious fusion of French and Asian flavours with their 3-course menu. Indulge in their appetizers, entrées and decadent desserts. This is the perfect way to celebrate the Year of the Dragon!

Where: LOUIX LOUIS (325 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 4G3)

When: February 8th-11th, 2024

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for more information. 

7. JSTDRMN Presents: Dragon Dance Revolution

This 19+ event is a fun way to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. This event combines ancient traditions with contemporary revelry for an unforgettable experience. There will be prosperous rhythms, a lantern station, a kandi corner, photo booth and more. Don’t forget to wear red for a surprise. 

Where: Forbidden City (200 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: February 10th, 2024 (10 pm - 3 am)

Price: $-$$$

Category: 19+

Click here for the website. 

8. Nuit Regular X Eva Chin Lunar New Year Collab

Enjoy an exciting dinner collaboration to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Enjoy a multi-course dinner that combines the unique culinary cultures of Chinese and Thai cuisines!

Where: Kiin (326 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R3)

When: February 12th, 2024

Price: $$$

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

9. Celebrate Lunar New Year at CF

This year, the Toronto Eaton Centre, Markville Mall and Fairview Mall will be having Lunar New Year celebrations. There will be vibrant decor displays, traditional lion and dragon dances, God of Fortune and many more. 

Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out. 

When: Date/time varies by location; click here to find out. 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

10. Hong Shing Lunar New Year Dinner 

Lunar New Year is all about coming together with your whole family and having a nice meal together. This Lunar New Year, Hong Shing will be celebrating with their LNY chef-tasting menu! 

Where: Hong Shing (195 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1C7)

When: Until February 14th, 2024

Price: $$$

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

‍11. Pacific Mall Celebrations 

Visit the largest indoor Asian shopping mall in Canada and celebrate the Lunar New Year! There will be lion dances, live entertainment, an immersive New Year market, a lucky draw, shopping coupons and more. 

Where: Pacific Mall (4300 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3R 0Y5)

When: February 10th-11th & 17th-18th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

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