LunarFest GTA returns to Varley Art Gallery

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with 2026 LunarFest GTA at the Varley Art Gallery, featuring a new set of lunar lanterns, free workshops and a film screening.

“The Year of the Horse gallops in with fierce energy,” the gallery says.

“Horses charge forward even in the face of a storm, guided by instinct and resilience. Inspired by this noble spirit, LunarFest initiates a call for courage: a challenge to each of us to move forward through life’s turbulence with grace, conviction and openness.”

LunarFest GTA is an annual celebration of the Lunar New Year through arts and storytelling. It takes place Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and registration is not required. The gallery is located at 216 Main St. in the historic village of Unionville in Markham. Learn more.