LEGO Festival Calendar Lunar New Year & Dragon Boat Set - Educational

In this review of the LEGO Festival Calendar (40678) we look at a compact, culturally themed build that doubles as seasonal decor and a learning toy. Designed for ages 10 and up, the set's single biggest appeal is how it blends hands-on building with meaningful symbolism-lanterns, red envelopes and firecrackers-so it works equally well as a display piece and an educational prompt about the Lunar New Year and Dragon Boat Festival. The rotating calendar mechanism and two distinct build options are practical touches that make this more than a one-off model.

Key Features

• Two build options: Offers either a Lunar New Year calendar or a Dragon Boat Festival calendar so the set can be rebuilt to celebrate different traditions.
• Rotating calendar: The customizable seasonal calendar displays dates in month-and-day or day-and-month format for flexible daily use.
• Authentic details: Includes lanterns, firecracker elements and red envelopes to introduce symbolic items from the holidays while building.
• Minifigures included: Two LEGO minifigures encourage imaginative play and help contextualize the holiday scenes for kids.
• Displayable decor: The finished model is compact but decorative enough to keep out year after year as seasonal decor.
• Manageable size: At 345 pieces the set is suitably challenging for its 10+ age range without being overwhelming.

Who It's For

The LEGO Festival Calendar is ideal for older children and teens interested in cultural learning, collectors of themed LEGO sets and families who want a hands-on way to introduce Lunar New Year and Dragon Boat Festival traditions. It suits builders who enjoy displayable models that combine small mechanical elements, like the rotating calendar, with decorative touches.

It is less suitable for very young children because of the 10+ age recommendation and the small parts, and it may disappoint buyers who expect a large centerpiece-this set is intentionally compact and meant as an educational decorative piece rather than a large-scale model.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Meaningful cultural elements such as red envelopes and lanterns make it an excellent learning tool.
• Two build modes add replay value and let builders switch between Lunar New Year and Dragon Boat Festival themes.
• The rotating calendar is both fun to assemble and practical for daily display.
• The 345-piece count provides a satisfying, focused build that fits the age guidance.

Cons

• Compact dimensions mean it is more of a decorative accent than a large display piece.
• Those seeking an advanced mechanical build may find the mechanisms relatively simple.

Specifications

Brand	LEGO
Set pieces	345 pieces
Recommended age	10+
Finished size (Lunar New Year mode)	Over 5 in high, 6 in wide and 4 in deep
Includes	2 minifigures, lantern, firecracker and red envelope elements
Build options	Lunar New Year calendar or Dragon Boat Festival calendar

Our Verdict

The LEGO Festival Calendar is a thoughtful, well-executed small set that works as both an educational toy and a seasonal display. It is a good value for families wanting a culturally themed build with meaningful details and replay value from two build options. Pick this if you want a compact, decorative LEGO model that teaches holiday traditions while offering an enjoyable build for ages 10 and up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many build options does this set have?
The set offers two build options: a Lunar New Year calendar and a Dragon Boat Festival calendar that can be rebuilt.

Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes, the 345-piece count and 10+ recommendation make it approachable for builders with some experience; younger children should have supervision.

Can the calendar display different date formats?
Yes, the rotating calendar can show dates in month-and-day or day-and-month format for regional preference.