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Ring in the Year of the Horse at Lunar New Year in Downtown Houston
Dive into the lively heart of Houston this Lunar New Year!
Downtown Houston is the perfect place to celebrate the Year of the Horse with a big weekend of cultural festivities, flavorful eats and unique experiences.
Grab your lucky red envelope and get ready to explore the fun Downtown has to offer!
Want to get in the know on Lunar New Year? Check out the Downtown Houston+ mobile experience that taps you into all the festivities happening in Downtown—plus discounts, deals and other offers from 20+ Downtown businesses during Lunar New Year weekend. Simply text DOWNTOWN to 56512 to get started.
2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations in Downtown Houston
Lunar New Year at Market Square Park | FREE!
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Noon to 6pm
Celebrate from noon to dusk at this free annual Lunar New Year Festival in the heart of Historic District!
Attendees can shop local vendors at a marketplace by Feel Good Group, get hands-on at workshops with Young Audiences of Houston, and take in captivating performances by Unity Lion Dance and Lee's Golden Dragon as they ring in the Year of the Horse.
Make sure to show up early to score one of 300 red envelopes up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis. Take a look inside and if you're one of 20 lucky recipients to spot a gold coin, you can redeem it for elevated prizes like tickets to a Houston Rockets game and Downtown attractions, plus other goodies.
Lunar New Year at POST Houston | FREE!
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 11am to 9pm
This all-day, all-ages Lunar New Year bash at POST features an Asian pop-up market in the North Docks, plus lion dances from Soaring Phoenix, cultural performances and traditional activities.
Lunar New Year at Discovery Green | FREE!
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 4pm to 7pm
Ring in the Year of the Horse at sunset with a special festival at Discovery Green, featuring traditional dance and drum performances from Han Narea and Dance of Asian America.
Shop an Asian marketplace full of toys, arts and cuisine, then cap it off with an acrobatic performance by Lee's Golden Dragon.
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