MOCA fills its Centre Street galleries with lanterns, guzheng music and a shadow puppet theater for the harvest-moon holiday. Kids can shape mooncakes, try calligraphy and roll dice in bo bing, a Mid-Autumn game from Fujian where the dice decide your prize. If you want your family to experience the holiday with real traditions rather than just a lantern craft, this is the richest version in the city.
What to expect
Choose a morning or afternoon session and move between craft tables, performances and workshops across the museum. Expect storytelling, lantern-making, calligraphy and a shadow puppet show, with the museum's exhibitions open during your visit.
Good to know
- Children 5 and under get in free.
- Culture Pass and Cool Culture families can ask about limited complimentary tickets.
- Buy ahead online; walk-up tickets are released at the door subject to capacity.
- Canal Street station (6, J, N, Q, R, W, Z) is a few blocks away.
- The museum offers accommodations for families with sensory needs on request.
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Common questions
Do I need to pick a session?
Yes, the festival runs as a morning session and an afternoon session.
How much does it cost?
Tickets are $10 per person; children 5 and under and MOCA family members are free.
What activities are included?
Shadow puppet theater, guzheng music, mooncake-making, lantern crafts, calligraphy, storytelling and bo bing dice games.
