Ring in the Year of the Horse at These Events by EverOut Staff Celebrated across many Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a time of renewal, gathering with family, and enjoying festive foods. The holiday falls on February 17 this year , and 2026 is the Year of the Horse, a zodiac sign that symbolizes adventure, energy, and freedom. To kick off a prosperous year, head to events like the Lunar New Year Night Market and Tết in Seattle, and enjoy food specials like bánh tét. For more ways to celebrate, check out our full Lunar New Year calendar. AZN GLO: Lunar New Year 2026AZN GLO presents events throughout the year that center the Asian and QTBIPOC community, including a recurring showcase at Capitol Hill's PrideFest. Local drag icon Kylie Mooncakes hosts this month's party celebrating Lunar New Year featuring drag performances, go-go dancers, and DJs. I'm expecting folks dressed in red, shirts with horses on them, and a red envelope-themed surprise or two. SHANNON LUBETICHNeumos, Capitol Hill (Fri Feb 6) Lunar New Year Night Market 2026Seattle Night Market’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration is back at Hangar 30. Now in its fifth year, this illuminated experience features 50+ BIPOC and AAPI-owned businesses, street food vendors, makers, and more. If you’ve had the chance to attend in previous years, you know this is really the perfect combination of a market and celebration with lantern workshops, lion and fan dance performances, cocktail bars, and even a boozy boba pop-up (yes, it’s as good as it sounds). The only slight drawbacks are that it’s 21+ and timed entry—which is a little odd for such a big celebration, but considering Hangar 30 is a finite covered space, the system helps keep things flowing, so no whining! LANGSTON THOMASMagnuson Park Hangar 30, Sand Point (Sat Feb 7) ...read more read less