There are many local lion dances, events, food specials and exhibits in Las Vegas for Chinese New Year. Some events are one-day and others are stretched over the week so please note dates and times before heading out!
I have a Chinese New Year study unit in general and a worksheet you can use when you go to the Bellagio Conservatory to check out the Chinese New Year display through March 2. This packet includes a treasure hunt/study unit you can print out for kids to take and find the jade coins, bonsai trees and understand the meaning behind the flowers chosen for this intricate and gorgeous organic display.
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Bellagio
Year of the Horse
Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden
If you are going to the Bellagio Conservatory to check out the Chinese New Year display through March 4, I have a treasure hunt/study unit you can print out for kids to take and find the jade coins, bonsai trees and understand the meaning behind the flowers chosen for this intricate and gorgeous organic display.
Boyd Gaming will celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional lion dances at the following locations:
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Gold Coast — 7 p.m. Feb. 20
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The Orleans — 6 p.m. Feb. 20
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Suncoast — 6 p.m. Feb. 27
For more information, visit boydgaming.com.
Caesars Entertainment will celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional lion dances at multiple Las Vegas resorts.
On Feb. 20, performances will take place at The Cromwell at noon, Flamingo at 1 p.m., The LINQ at 2 p.m., and Harrah’s at 3 p.m.
On Feb. 21, lion dances will be performed at Planet Hollywood at noon, Paris Las Vegas at 1 p.m., Horseshoe Las Vegas at 2 p.m., and Caesars Palace at 5 p.m.
All participating resorts will also feature festive Year of the Horse décor designed to bring good luck and prosperity, including hanging lanterns, banners, firecrackers and floral arrangements.
For more information, visit caesars.com/las-vegas.
Chinatown Plaza, 4205 Spring Mountain Road, will host a free Lunar New Year celebration featuring performances and entertainment by the Lohan School of Shaolin, along with guest speakers, vendors and more, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28.
A VIP experience will also be available from 7 to 9 p.m.
For details, visit lvchinatownplaza.com.
Chinese New Year in the Desert will host its annual Las Vegas Spring Festival on Feb. 21, featuring a parade from 11 a.m. to noon in the Fremont East Entertainment District in downtown Las Vegas. Festivities continue with a festival at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., offering performances, vendors and more.
Additional events include a Shin Lim performance on Feb. 19 and a CNY Family Feast on Feb. 20 at Palette Tea Lounge & Dim Sum.
For more information, visit cnyinthedesert.com.
Desert Breeze Spring Festival will offer performances, arts and crafts, community resources, games, workshops, vendors and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Admission is free.
For details, visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks or call 702-455-8334.
Downtown Summerlin will host its annual Lunar New Year Parade beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 along Park Centre Drive. The parade will celebrate the Year of the Horse with lively performances including fan dancers, stilt walkers and an oversized dragon, presented in partnership with BEST Agency and the Lohan School of Shaolin.
For more information, visit summerlin.com.
Fashion Show Mall will host a Lunar New Year Festival in the Great Hall from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 22, featuring a traditional lion dance procession, an interactive lantern-making station, a LUSH pop-up experience, photo opportunities with the God of Good Fortune, performances by K-Star Training Academy, and more.
Through March 3, the mall will also showcase an immersive lantern display that comes to life every 30 minutes with traditional melodies.
For details, visit fslv.com.
Fontainebleau will celebrate the Lunar New Year with a dragon and lion dance procession throughout the resort on Feb. 22, beginning at 3 p.m. with the traditional “Dotting of the Eyes” ritual at the North Valet. Komodo will also feature a lion dance performance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17. For details, visit fontainebleaulasvegas.com.
The Forum Shops at Caesars will host lion dances and lion blessings beginning at noon Feb. 17 at the Fountain of the Gods, followed by a special red envelope distribution. For more information, visit theforumshops.com.
Glowfest, 2600 Paradise Road, is celebrating Lunar New Year through Feb. 22 with interactive lights, entertainment, children’s play areas, activities and more. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Feb. 11, and daily Feb. 12-22. Single-day passes start at $16 at glowfest.com. Children ages 5 and younger are free.
Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian features photo opportunities at the Golden Dragon art installation and the Amore in Fiore floral display. A red lantern installation will also be on view near Smith & Wollensky through March 8. A lion blessing takes place 3-4 p.m. Feb. 19, beginning at St. Mark’s Square and continuing throughout the center. Free cultural performances will be held Feb. 20-22 in St. Mark’s Square. For details, visit grandcanalshoppes.com.
“The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac” will teach audiences how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac through traditional Chinese movement, music and martial arts. The performance takes place at 10 a.m. Feb. 14, followed by a sensory-inclusive performance at 1 p.m., in the Troesh Studio Theater at The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $15. More information is available at thesmithcenter.com.
Hakkasan at MGM Grand will host a traditional lion dance performance at 9 p.m. Feb. 21. Visit taogroup.com for details.
“Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse Exhibition” will be on display Feb. 17 through April 24 in the Mayor’s Gallery at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The exhibition features works by a group of artists exploring the horse’s enduring symbolism of strength, freedom, resilience and forward momentum. Viewing is available by appointment. Call 702-229-3277 for hours. An opening reception will be held 5-7 p.m. Feb. 19. More information is available at lasvegasnevada.gov/discover.