2025 Mid-Autumn Festival
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2-5pm
Tickets: $15 (General Admission); Free (CI Students and Members)

Join China Institute for an unforgettable afternoon of hands-on fun, vibrant performances, and cultural discovery as they celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival — one of China’s most cherished holidays centered around family, gratitude, and togetherness.

Perfect for kids and grown-ups alike, this festive event is packed with engaging activities and exciting experiences that bring Chinese traditions to life!

Highlights include:

• A lively Uyghur dance performance to kick off the celebration
• A captivating shadow puppet show of The Legend of White Snake
• Make your own snow skin mooncakes to take home and share for the festival
• Craft adorable rice dough sculptures like bunnies and ducks
• Enjoy drop-in arts & crafts, sugar painting, and more
• Explore their new exhibition Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation through a family-friendly guided tour with creative art activities

To learn more and view the full schedule of activities, click here.