China Institute | 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival
Sat, Sep 26
|China Institute of America
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of China’s most beloved traditions, with an afternoon of performances, hands-on workshops, and cultural activities for all ages!
Time & Location
Sep 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
China Institute of America, 100 Washington St, New York, NY 10006, USA
About the event
Highlights:
🌕 Make Your Own Mooncakes
Learn the art of crafting snow-skin mooncakes and create a delicious Mid-Autumn treat.
🐰 Create Rice Dough Sculpture Artworks
Shape your own rice dough sculpture and discover the charm of Chinese folk art.
🎨 Discover Chinese Art & Creativity
Experience our Discover China Through Art Workshop (DCTA), a family-friendly guided tour of our new exhibition, China Institute Gallery at 60, 1966-2026: Selections from Three Millennia of Chinese Art, paired with a creative art project. Then continue your artistic journey with interactive experiences including sugar painting, lacquer fan art, facial mask painting, and more!
🎶 Celebrate Through Music & Dance
Enjoy vibrant Chinese dance and traditional Chinese music performances that bring the spirit of the festival to life.