Lunar New Year

Next date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

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Bring in the Lunar New Year at the Lenexa Public Market! Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with authentic performances, be entertained, play horse-themed board games and try specialty dishes from Lenexa Public Market merchants. We are partnering with the Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City for this event.

2026 event schedule: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pick up a complimentary lucky red envelope and your 2026 fortune at the Concierge booth, while supplies last.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Art activities for kids. Chinese character paper cutting, coloring pages and bookmarks (upstairs in The Kitchen)
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Dance performances at various times (see schedule below)
All day — Merchant food specials (see menu below)

Performance schedule

  • 10 to 10:20 a.m.: Multicultural Association (Hong Kong, China, Bejing, Shanxi Province)
    Outside on the Lower Commons 
  • 10:30 to 11 a.m.: Thai Cultural Center of Greater of KC (Thailand)
    Inside on main Market level
  • 11 to 11:30 a.m.: HK Chinese Folk Dance Group (Taiwan)

    Inside on main Market level

  • Noon to12:20 p.m.: Multicultural Association (Tibet, Hebai Province, Henan Province)
    Inside on Main Market level 
  • 12:30 to 12:45 p.m.: Than Phuc Lion Dance Team
    Outside on Lower Commons

    Stick around after the performance for a photo opportunity with the Than Phuc Lion Dance Team.

Merchant food specials

Two hands grabbing opposite ends of Chinese red envelope and merchant food specials plated beneath


African Dream Cuisine: open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Yam Fufu & Egusi with Smoked Chicken 

Cardboard Corner Cafe: open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Cherry Blossom Waffle Pop
  • Dragon Fruit Boba
  • Cherry Blossom Boba 

Homestead Kitchen + Bakery: open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Crunchy Asian Salad: spring slaw mix, chicken, cucumbers, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds & pepitas, crunchy wonton strips and sesame dressing.

KC Döner: open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Sesame Beef Rice Bowl: white rice topped with sautéed ground beef, carrots, peas, potatoes, and peppers, finished with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and a drizzle of spicy garlic sauce.

Mr. D's Coffee: open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Mochi Donuts: Lunar New Year-themed options — cherry blossom mochi, fortune cookie mochi and year of the horse mochi
  • Thai Tea Latte: authentic house brewed Thai tea latte breve style (or customize with your choice of milk or add an espresso shot)
  • Ube Vanilla Matcha Latte: organic matcha, house made bourbon vanilla syrup, your choice of milk, and hour house made ube cold foam

Saap Saap Noodles: open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Lobster Rangoons
  • Pad See Ew

Sohaila's Kitchen: open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Chicken Jalfrezi

Topp'd Pizza + Salads: open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Thai Peanut Pizza

 


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When

  • Sunday, February 02, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Location

Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Lane, Lenexa, KS, 66219, View Map

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