Lunar New Year Festival with lion/dragon dances and tons of other fun activities, plus $2 tasting menus in and around Hing Hay Park in Chinatown/International District in Seattle - Saturday, February 1st 2014 from 11am-4pm

 

We have yet to do this one but it sounds like so much fun so maybe this will be the year we check it out!

" The Chinatown-International District welcomes you to the 2014 Lunar New Year Celebration! The Lunar New Year Celebration is the most important festivity in the Chinese Lunar Calendar and brings thousands of families to participate in authentic cultural activities featuring coloring contest, face painting & balloons, calligraphy drawing, origami, temporary tattoos, and games and activities throughout the District. There is nonstop entertainment throughout the day including Lion and Dragon dances, Taiko drumming, martial arts and our fourth annual Children’s Parade Contest where kiddies can strut their best New Year’s cultural outfit on stage! Bring your family and friends to this exciting and unique cultural experience you can only find in the Chinatown-International District! "

For more info. go here.