{"id":406315,"date":"2022-01-24T13:51:21","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T19:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=406315"},"modified":"2022-01-24T13:51:56","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T19:51:56","slug":"lunar-new-year-celebrations-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/lunar-new-year-celebrations-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"The Family-Friendly Lunar New Year Celebrations in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know that Lunar New Year as right around the corner? If you haven’t checked out our round-up for the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Chicago<\/a> so you can get your New Year’s feast the right way, you should head over. Meanwhile, below are some family-friendly Lunar New Year Celebrations in Chicago for you and your little ones to enjoy a festive cultural celebration.<\/p>\n

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Festival of Lights<\/a><\/h2>\n

401 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL 60561<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/strong> Wednesday, Jan 26, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

The Indian Prairie Library brings you a lovely lunar new year light festival to lift us out of the winter gloom. This light festival will showcase the beautiful Chinese culture with light installations, and you’ll get to bring a unique craft item home afterward. To RSVP for this event, go to their website now. Keep in mind that a library card is required and children must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n

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2022 Chinese New Year Party at Amalgam<\/a><\/h2>\n

923 Curtiss St. Downers Grove, IL 60515<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, Feb 5, 9:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n

Join an auspicious celebration of culture in the heart of downtown Downers Grove! Enjoy some traditional Chinese celebration food, try classes and watch demonstrations of traditional Chinese martial arts, and take advantage of special “Year of the Tiger” enrollment deals!<\/p>\n