Happy Lunar New Year, Wellesley

Goodbye, Year of the Dragon, hello, Year of the Snake. Wednesday, Jan. 29, is Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. The celebratory holiday welcomes the arrival of spring, and is considered to be the most important holiday in China. The day is celebrated by millions of Asians worldwide with decorations, shopping, good food, family time, and more.

What’s happening in Wellesley and nearby

Wellesley Public Schools are closed on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Wellesley libraries, government buildings, and the Recycling and Disposal Facility are open.

How to celebrate

We’ve heard about an event in nearby Newton that takes place early next month. If we learn of additional doings, we’ll update this story.

EVENT: Lunar New Year event with crafts and performances
DATE: Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025
TIME: noon-4pm
LOCATION: New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville, MA
COST: Free

DESCRIPTION: The Lunar New Year event will feature a series of art-making and performance activities centered on the celebrations associated with the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is an important time for celebration in the majority of East and Southeast Asian cultures. We welcome the New Year by spending time with family making food, playing games, telling stories, and cleaning our homes! This is a family-friendly event, free and open to the public.