Free Lunar New Year events around D.C.

Usher in the Year of the Rabbit with one of these free events.

MGM National Harbor celebrations | Jan. 20 through March 20

• Explore the new conservatory display with thousands of flowers, massive lanterns, and silk rose koi fish.
• A ceremonial lion dance will take place this Sunday at 6pm throughout the property.

The National Museum of Asian Art celebration | Jan. 21, 12pm-4pm

• See a traditional lion dance, try crafts and activities, and watch a cooking demonstration.

The Chinese Lunar New Year Parade | Jan 22 at 2pm | Chinatown, starting on I and 6th streets.

• Watch a variety of performers parade through town, followed by a firecracker show.

Smithsonian American Art Museum celebration | Jan. 28, 11:30am-3pm

• Learn about different Lunar New Year traditions and try your hand at an art scavenger hunt. Also, the Courtyard Café will offer a special menu.

Tysons Corner Center celebration | Jan 28, 1pm-3pm

• Watch Chinese, Korean, and Indonesian dancers, enjoy a Mongolian fashion show, and catch a magic show.