Moon Lantern Festival

Unleash your creativity and discover what the Moon Festival is all about! We have a full day of activities to engage the whole family.

10.00am Adult Calligraphy Workshop
Learn to write beautiful Chinese characters using traditional tools. Along with this new skill, you'll discover the meaning and history behind the characters you draw.

11.00am Family-Friendly Calligraphy Workshop
Make your own banners to celebrate the Festival and discover fun facts about Chinese calligraphy. All ages are welcome at this hands-on workshop.

12.00pm Storytime
Gather for an interactive reading of Mooncakes, a beautifully illustrated book about family and Chinese culture.

12.30pm - 3.00pm Lantern Making
Drop into the museum and we'll help you create an awesome lantern to light up the night.

The Moon Festival is a traditional Chinese celebration that was brought to Lawrence by gold miners. Also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Moon Festival coincides with the full moon. It is a time for families and communities to gather together. Even people who are far from home can look up and know that their loved ones are watching the same moon.