Lunar New Year 2026 
February 21, 2026 from 1 to 3 pm

Welcome the year of the horse with Florida Children’s Museum! Curated for children and families, this event celebrates and shares culture with hands-on learning for all ages.

The only family-centered Lunar New Year celebration in Central Florida!

A World of Flavors: Kids Art Contest

Our world is a rich tapestry of different flavors, foods, and cultures. Create an art piece inspired by the theme,“ A World of Flavors”, and see it on display during our Lunar New Year Celebration. Awards will be presented to outstanding works!

Submission Requirements

  • Artwork Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
  • Any Medium (drawing, painting, collage etc.)
  • include child’s name, age, title for their work, and contact information
  • email submission to jiamazingedu@gmail.com OR drop off to FCM in a labeled envelope
  • Deadline: February 12

Thank You to Our Partners!

Scroll to read about our collaborators and how they help make this event possible. 

Heidi Cai and Jiahui Zhuang, both Chinese immigrants, met through a local Mandarin teaching group and have grown this Lunar New Year celebration together to share Chinese culture with the next generation and the Central Florida community.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!