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Lunar New Year Family Festival

Sat Feb 21 2026

11 am–2 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Entire Building

Ring in the Year of the Horse with SAM's annual Lunar New Year celebration presented by PNC Bank! The whole family will be captivated by live lion dances, exploring the galleries, gettting creative with drop-in art activities, and immersing in a story time inspired by the holiday.

Included with museum admission?

Presented by PNC Bank?
Major Sponsor Amazon?

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Community Celebrations

Community Celebrations are free events designed for the whole family, full of art-making activities, performances, and unexpected art experiences—all in collaboration with community partners!

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