Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Varley!

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham

Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a colourful blend of culture, arts, and storytelling this February! Explore a variety of free, family-friendly activities at the Varley Art Gallery.

Lunar New Year Activities
Saturday and Sunday, February 10 and 11 | 10 AM to 5 PM | Free | Registration not required.

Celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year at the Varley! Drop-in on February 10 and 11 for free, engaging family activities.

LunarFest
Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18 | 10 AM to 5 PM | Free | Registration not required.

At this community festival in partnership with the Asian Canadian Special Events Association, we celebrate the Lunar New Year with themed activities, games, and free, family-friendly craft workshops. Ignite your imagination through the arts and embrace the new traditions. Fun for the entire family awaits!

Lunar Lanterns
Mondays to Sundays | January 21 to March 17 | Free

Lanterns hold a significant place in Asian festivals, symbolizing new beginnings with the advent of the Lunar New Year.

Collaborating with six contemporary Indigenous artists this year, the Lunar Lanterns in the Varley Art Gallery courtyard each tell a unique story, casting a warm glow as we welcome the promise of a bright new year.

Find more details at lunarfestgta.ca.