Austin’s Lunar New Year Celebration and Community Events
Austin, TX — January 31, 2026 — The Bullock Texas State History Museum is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration on February 1, featuring free cultural activities for all ages.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Bullock Museum
The Bullock Texas State History Museum is set to host a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration on February 1, 2026, as part of its H-E-B Free First Sunday program. This monthly event offers free exhibition admission and family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aiming to provide access to cultural education and entertainment for the community.
Event Highlights
- Origami Workshop: Engage in hands-on origami sessions suitable for all ages.
- Lunar Clocks Exploration: Participate in interactive math activities focusing on lunar clocks.
- STEM Demonstrations: Enjoy engaging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics demonstrations.
- Storytime and Crafts: Attend Lunar New Year-themed storytime sessions and craft activities.
- Dragon-Lion Dance Performance: Experience a traditional Dragon-Lion dance performance by the Texas Dragon-Lion Dance Team.
Admission is free for all visitors during the H-E-B Free First Sunday program, including the Lunar New Year celebration. The Bullock Texas State History Museum is located at 1800 Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. For more details about the event and other upcoming activities, visit the museum’s official website.
Additional Community Events
Austin offers a variety of events to engage the community. Here are some events happening on January 31, 2026:
- Jason Moran Concert: 7:30 p.m. at Bates Recital Hall.
- KC and The Sunshine Band Performance: 8:00 p.m. at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater.
- Justin Bieber Night: 8:30 p.m. at Emo’s Austin, presented by Stan Society.
- DJ Meredith Marks Tour: 9:00 p.m. at Empire Garage, presented by Outloud.
- Deadhead Disco: 9:00 p.m. at Empire Control Room.
- Jackie Venson Concert: 8:00 p.m. at Antone’s Nightclub.
- ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ Play: 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at ZACH Theatre.
For more information on these events and others, visit the Austin Texas Government’s events calendar.
