Ring in the Year of the Tiger at 2022 Lunar New Year Celebrations in Houston

Welcome in the Year of the Tiger at Lunar New Year festivals & celebrations in Greater Houston from Saturday, January 22 to Sunday, February 6, 2022.

The Year of the Tiger is upon us and, for 2022 Lunar New Year, there’s plenty of parties and celebrations taking place across the Greater Houston area.

Take a look at our picks for some of the best festivals to bring in the Lunar New Year in 2022.

2022 Lunar New Year Festivals & Celebrations in Houston

Week of Monday, January 17

• Lunar New Year at the Woodlands Children’s Museum | Saturday, January 22 – Start the Year of the Tiger at a celebration in the Woodlands, complete with a coin tree art project, Chinese calligraphy, games and a performance from the Houston Lion Kings Dance Troupe. Included with general admission; $7 for ages 1 and up. 10am to 2pm.
• Lunar New Year Wellness Night Market at Montrose Collective | Saturday, January 22 | No Cover – The latest shopping destination on Westheimer celebrates its first Lunar New Year with a wellness market that includes local vendors specializing in yoga, physical therapy and more, while also serving up some delicious eats from AAPI-owned businesses like Dumpling Haus, Seaside Poke, Tea House and others. 5pm to 9pm.

Week of Monday, January 24

• Texas Lunar Festival Online Celebration | Saturday, January 29 | FREE | Virtual – The annual Lunar Festival goes virtual this year, offering a streaming program that celebrates the qualities of diverse Asian culture, local community leaders, and the Lunar New Year through dance performances, music and more. It can be viewed on YouTube and Facebook, or via broadcast on channel 15.3. 11am.
• Lunar New Year 2022 at Lucky Land | Saturday, January 29 & Sunday, January 30 – The North Houston amusement park that replicates historical and cultural sites in China hosts its Year of the Tiger celebration, offering two weekends of lion dances, magic, kungfu, Chinese dance performances, tasty foods, souvenirs and more. $10; $5 for ages 3 to 12. 10am to 6pm.
• Lunar New Year Food Festival at 8th Wonder Brewery | Saturday, January 29 & Sunday, January 30 | No Cover – Savor the flavors of global cuisines from Laos, Japan, Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and much more from over 30 food vendors that will highlight the Lunar New Year celebration from the Otaku Food Festival. Plus, enjoy brews from 8th Wonder, live music and more. Saturday noon to 10pm; Sunday noon to 8pm.
• 2022 Lunar New Year Celebration at Gallery Furniture | Sunday, January 30 | FREE – The Soaring Phoenix Dragon & Lion Dance Association are hosting a family-friendly afternoon event at the North Houston furniture spot, along with live music, Chinese decorations, special performances, family activities, and more. Noon.

Week of Monday, January 31

• Year of the Tiger Menu at Phat Eatery | Tuesday, February 1; Saturday, February 5 & Sunday, February 6 – Back for its 4th year, this Chinese New Year celebration brings a special menu to the Katy Malaysian restaurant. Munch on a Posperity Toss Salad, dim sum platter, Short Rib Rendang, and more as part of the exclusive six-course menu. Reservations will go fast, but guests can also join a waitlist for future openings. $78 per person; $28 for ages 4 to 12. Tuesday at 7pm; Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am.
• 2022 Lunar New Year Festival at Chinese Community Center of Houston | Saturday, February 5 | FREE – The annual outdoor, family-friendly Lunar New Year Festival kicks off in Asiatown, highlighting a wide variety of cultural and family activities, local vendors, exciting lion and dragon dance performances, and much more. 10am to 4pm.
• Lunar New Year 2022 at Asia Society Texas Center | Saturday, February 5 | FREE – Welcome in the Year of the Tiger with cultural performances, arts and crafts activities and globally-inspired foods at Asia Society in the Museum District. While free to attend and enjoy the festival, performances from the Huaxing Arts Group Houston are ticketed and cost $10. Registration required. 11am to 4pm.
• Lunar New Year Dumpling Class on Zoom | Saturday, February 5 | Virtual – Dumpling Dudez pairs up with Archaeology Now for a hands-on culinary class that will teach you how to create dumplings for good luck into the new year. Each kit makes 15 to 20 dumplings and includes everything you’ll need for the dough, fillings and tools. An in-person version of this class will also be available on Sunday, February 6. Kits are $65 and must be picked up from the Dumpling Dudez EaDo location. 2pm.
• Lunar New Year 2022 at Lucky Land | Saturday, February 5 & Sunday, February 6 – The North Houston amusement park that replicates historical and cultural sites in China hosts its Year of the Tiger celebration, offering two weekends of lion dances, magic, kungfu, Chinese dance performances, tasty foods, souvenirs and more. $10; $5 for ages 3 to 12. 10am to 6pm.