Celebrate the Year of the Horse in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade on March 1, 2026! The parade starts at Phillips Square at 10:30 am.
Events and Activities
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- Boston Chinatown Tours
- Recurring daily
Chinatown can be intimidating for outsiders. Travelers and locals alike rave about the food, fun and fables, insights gained as current issues are explored in historical context. Traditional and modern treats, from BBQ to fresh fruit, pastries, dim sum. Explore secret nooks…
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Recurring daily
Designed by Los Angeles-based artist Misa Chhan (they/them), Year of the Snake is a two-part installation composed of 20 flags and 10 aluminum prints that honor the legacy and resilience of Cambodian diasporic communities and the artist’s own family. To create each series of…
- Chinatown
- Recurring daily
Support Chinatown restaurants in the area. Check out highlights from this list below: 10 Second Yunnan Rice Noodle 60 Beach Street 163 Vietnamese Sandwich 66 Harrison Avenue 5 Spices House 58 Beach Street http://5spiceshouse.com/ Asian Garden 28 Harrison Avenue…
- China Trade Center
- Recurring daily
The Chinatown Main Street Flower Market is back again this year! Come visit the pop-up store from February 11 till the 16th, 2026. There will be flowers, decorations, and more in celebration of the New Year! The pop-up store is located directly inside the China Trade Center…
- Berklee Performance Center
This performance showcases a vibrant blend of Chinese pop music, traditional folk melodies, and classical Chinese instrumental works. The concert will feature Berklee College of Music students performing both original compositions and new arrangements by Chinese composers and…
Bring in the Year of the Horse at the MFA! Stop by on the evening of Thursday, February 19, and celebrate the Lunar New Year by exploring Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese art from our collection. Lunar New Year is celebrated across Asia and around the world. This year, the holiday…
- Peabody Essex Museum
Welcome the Year of the Horse with a vibrant festival heralding new beginnings and the coming of spring! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, art making and tours of Yin Yu Tang. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia…
- Chinatown
Celebrate the Year of the Horse in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade! Stop by the Chinese New Year Cultural Village and enjoy lion dances, live performances, Chinese calligraphy, and more. The parade starts at Phillips Square at 10 am. Click here…
Discover Boston's Chinatown
Boston’s Chinatown is one of the city’s smallest yet most vibrant neighborhoods. Chinatown’s location—at a geographic crossroads within Boston—has shaped its legacy and contributed to its character.
Explore Chinatown with Chinatown Tours
Explore secret nooks, murals, groceries. Take-home guide for future adventures.
Asian-inspired Dining
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- 660 Washington Street
- (857) 350-3968
A modern, contemporary Asian fusion restaurant serving a combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine. Our most special is the Mongolian Hot Pot, which has become a trend all over the world.
- 270 Third Street
- (617) 945-0907
Contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar introducing authentic Hunan cuisine in Cambridge, MA with lunch, dinner plus Baijiu, wine, sake and cocktails. Outdoor dining is available! See amenities below for more information. Dine Out Boston is February 22 – March 7, 2026 See…
- One Broadway
- (857) 770-3388
Red 8's diverse menu masterfully blends the flavors of China with Western technique to create singularly delicious cuisine. Along with Cantonese and dim sum classics, you'll find flavors of Shanghai and Sichuan as well as our decadent Peking-style Duck or Ginger-Scallion steamed…
- Prudential Center
- (617) 778-2344
A modern take on an Asian experience from bowl to soul inspired by the best of Asia from craft cocktails to signature ramens. our bowls are created with a modern + nourishing twist Wagamama is a vibrant, social + egalitarian way of eating that feeds both the body + soul.
