Lunar New Year Celebration at the Ecotarium
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| Venue: | EcoTarium |
| Dates: | Sunday, February 15, 2026 - Sunday, February 15, 2026 |
| Hours: | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $$ see below |
| Category: | Arts & Culture |
The EcoTarium invites you to our Lunar New Year celebration, featuring a live Lion Dance performance by the SUN Lion Dance Team from the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts (SEACMA)!Join us to experience special educator-led programs and tabletop activities where we’ll discover cycles in nature and movement in space!
* NOTE - Some guests may find the Lion Dance drumming performance to be loud in our enclosed space.
If loud sounds bother you, we recommend bringing ear protection for your comfort.
A limited number of disposable earplugs will be available on site.
Schedule:
11:00 am — Science Discovery: Cycles in Nature
11:45 am — Cosmic Adventure (Planetarium full-dome movie)*
12:15 pm — Lion Dance Performance (Lower Level)
1:15 pm — Astronomy Live!
Creative Calendars (Educator-led program in the planetarium)*
2:00 pm — Astronomy Live!
Tour of the Solar System (Educator-led program in the planetarium)*
2:00 pm — Keeper Chat: Snake Feeding
2:45 pm — Science Discovery: Gravitational Dances
3:30 pm — Passport to the Universe (Planetarium full-dome movie)*
4:15 pm — Afternoon Astronomy
* Requires a separate ticket that is not included with admission
Ongoing Activities (10:00 am – 4:00 pm):
- Pocket Solar System
- Year of the Horse Coloring Station
- Fortune Cookie Station
There is always something new happening both on our grounds and inside the museum building.
For maximum fun, experience one of our daily planetarium programs*.
| COST | ↑ top |
Adults $24, Youth 2+ $18 | Get Tickets
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
ecotarium.org/event/lunar-new-year-2026/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA map
Phone: 508-929-2700
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