Welcome to the Year of the Dragon: Family Events in the Bay Area

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As we embark on a new year filled with hope and excitement, the Bay Area gears up to celebrate the arrival of the most auspicious and majestic zodiac sign - the Year of the Dragon. Known for its power, wisdom, and good fortune, the Year of the Dragon is a highly anticipated occasion for families to come together and revel in the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese community. Fortunately, the Bay Area offers a plethora of family events that promise to enchant and delight both young and old. So, let's explore some of the fantastic ways you can celebrate the Year of the Dragon with your loved ones!

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Learn Chinese Calligraphy
Jan 11
El Cerrito Library
Learn Chinese Calligraphy
El Cerrito Library

Come celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake at Hercules Library!

El Cerrito Library
Learn Chinese Calligraphy
Jan 11
Hercules Library
Learn Chinese Calligraphy
Hercules Library

Come celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake at Hercules Library!

Hercules Library
Richmond District – Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade
Jan 18
35th Ave – 39th Ave
Richmond District – Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade
35th Ave – 39th Ave

Join us on January 18, 2025, for the Richmond District’s first-ever Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake! We’ll parade down Balboa Street, enjoying cultural performances and exploring themed zones of Love, Family, Health, and Wealth.

35th Ave – 39th Ave
Lunar New Year Celebration at San Francisco Zoo
Jan 25
San Francisco Zoo
Lunar New Year Celebration at San Francisco Zoo
San Francisco Zoo

Join us to celebrate The Year of the Snake with Lion Dance performances by Chung Ngai Dance Troupe (11:15am, 12:30pm, and 1:45pm). See and learn about animals from the Pacific Rim region, enjoy arts & crafts, and more!

San Francisco Zoo
Harajuku - Lunar New Year Fest
Jan 25
Benicia City Park
Harajuku - Lunar New Year Fest
Benicia City Park

Get ready to celebrate at The Bay’s CUTEST Lunar New Year Fest! Join us as we bring together the best chefs and artists from around the Bay!

Benicia City Park
Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival
Jan 25
Downtown Millbrae
Millbrae Lunar New Year Festival
Downtown Millbrae

Performances, Firecrackers, Lion Dance, Street Food, Art and more!

Downtown Millbrae
Flower Market Fair
Jan 25
Chinatown
Flower Market Fair
Chinatown

The Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair is held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day.

Chinatown
Lunar New Year at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
Jan 25
Children's Museum of Sonoma County
Lunar New Year at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County
Children's Museum of Sonoma County

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of the 2025 Lunar New Year: the Year of the Snake!

Children's Museum of Sonoma County
Community Day: Lunar New Year
Jan 25
San Jose Museum of Art
Community Day: Lunar New Year
San Jose Museum of Art

Welcome the Year of the Snake, with artmaking activities, cultural demonstrations, and live performances.

San Jose Museum of Art
Lunar New Year Lanterns
Jan 25
Ardenwood Historic Farm
Lunar New Year Lanterns
Ardenwood Historic Farm

Come celebrate the end of the Lunar New Year and learn about the history of Chinese immigrants who worked at Ardenwood by making your own paper lantern to take home.

Ardenwood Historic Farm
Lunar New Year Lanterns
Jan 25
Ardenwood
Lunar New Year Lanterns
Ardenwood

Come celebrate the end of the Lunar New Year and learn about the history of Chinese immigrants who worked at Ardenwood by making your own paper lantern to take home.

Ardenwood
Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dance & Kung Fu
Jan 28
Hercules Library
Lunar New Year Celebration: Lion Dance & Kung Fu
Hercules Library

Come celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake at Hercules Library!

Hercules Library
Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake
Feb 1
Del Valle Visitor Center
Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake
Del Valle Visitor Center

Join us at the visitor center to celebrate this special holiday and to discover the many different snakes that live in the East Bay and beyond. Then, get an up-close look at a live snake!

Del Valle Visitor Center
Lunar New Year Celebration in Redwood City
Feb 1
Courthouse Square
Lunar New Year Celebration in Redwood City
Courthouse Square

Redwood City, its Parks Recreation and Community Services Department, and partner Redwood City International will be hosting the 10th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration!

Courthouse Square
Lunar New Year Lanterns
Feb 1
Ardenwood Historic Farm
Lunar New Year Lanterns
Ardenwood Historic Farm

Come celebrate the end of the Lunar New Year and learn about the history of Chinese immigrants who worked at Ardenwood by making your own paper lantern to take home.

Ardenwood Historic Farm
Lunar New Year Lanterns
Feb 1
Ardenwood
Lunar New Year Lanterns
Ardenwood

Come celebrate the end of the Lunar New Year and learn about the history of Chinese immigrants who worked at Ardenwood by making your own paper lantern to take home.

Ardenwood
Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb 2
Solano-Peralta Park
Lunar New Year Celebration
Solano-Peralta Park

There will be two hours of traditional entertainment, including martial arts and more. Featuring Dance Artists Yaqi Wu and Ah-Lan Dance Company.

Solano-Peralta Park
San Jose Lunar New Year-Tet Festival
Feb 7
Eastridge Mall Sears Parking Lot
San Jose Lunar New Year-Tet Festival
Eastridge Mall Sears Parking Lot

It’s a holiday season! We, UStar Productions, proud to bring to you the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose for 3 days on Feb 16th, 17th, and 18th 2024 at EASTRIDGE CENTER, former Sears parking space/Hello Ben Thanh in the future at corner of Quimby & Tully road.

Eastridge Mall Sears Parking Lot
Lunar New Year Celebration and Other Asian Traditions: Year of the Dragon
Feb 8
Oakland Museum of California
Lunar New Year Celebration and Other Asian Traditions: Year of the Dragon
Oakland Museum of California

Gather with us at OMCA for our 24th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Celebrate and honor Lunar New Year traditions through family-friendly storytelling, performances, activities, and more.

Oakland Museum of California
MCCA Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner
Feb 8
San Rafael Community Center
MCCA Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner
San Rafael Community Center

Mark Your Calendars for the MCCA Chinese New Year Dinner!!

San Rafael Community Center
Community Street Fair
Feb 15
Community Street Fair
Community Street Fair
Community Street Fair

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year.

Community Street Fair
Chinese New Year Parade
Feb 15
Chinese New Year Parade
Chinese New Year Parade
Chinese New Year Parade

Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.

Chinese New Year Parade
San Francisco Symphony Presents Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake
Feb 17
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco Symphony Presents Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake
Davies Symphony Hall

Welcome the Year of the Snake with the San Francisco Symphony!

Davies Symphony Hall
Oakland Chinatown's Lunar New Year Parade
Feb 22
Wilma Chan Park
Oakland Chinatown's Lunar New Year Parade
Wilma Chan Park

Bring your enthusiasm, come dressed in your most festive outfits, and support the community!

Wilma Chan Park
Lunar New Year 5K/10K Run/Walk
Mar 2
Portsmouth Square Garage
Lunar New Year 5K/10K Run/Walk
Portsmouth Square Garage

The Chinatown YMCA CCHP Lunar New Year Run gives participants a rare opportunity to run through San Francisco Chinatown’s historic (and slightly hilly) streets, taking in the architecture, scents, and sounds of a bustling and vibrant community.

Portsmouth Square Garage