Saturday & Sunday January 18th & 19th, January 25th & 26th @ Waverly Place
More information is coming soon.
January 18th – 26th
For the 2nd year, SF Art Week is bringing art lovers, collectors, galleries, museums, and organizations together to celebrate San Francisco’s creativity. It’s the perfect time to embrace the spirit of renewal and community found in Lunar New Year festivities. Coming soon: Explore the vibrant neighborhoods that bring SF Art Week to life.
Celebrate Chinese New Year at SFPL to honor the year of the snake. People born in the year of the snake are considered intelligent, mysterious and caring. In January, the Jing Mo Athletic Association will perform at 18 locations. Jing Mo will start with a martial arts demonstration, followed by the popular Lion Dance. Come cheer for the Lion Dancers and catch a piece of lucky lettuce to start the year 2025! Can’t make our January dates? In February, the West Coast Lion Dance Troupe will perform at five SFPL locations.
Saturday, January 18th along Balboa Street (35th Ave to 39th Ave)
For the first time ever, the Richmond District will host a Lunar New Year Parade, inviting schools, businesses, community organizations, and local groups to celebrate together in a vibrant display of creativity, talent, and community spirit. This inaugural event is poised to bring together a diverse array of participants to ring in the Year of the Snake.
Saturday & Sunday, January 25th and 26th @Grant between Clay to Broadway.
The Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and auspicious decorations for the home to begin Chinese New Year.
Sunday, January 26th
Join the San Francisco Zoo to celebrate The Year of the Snake with performances from Flying Angels Chinese Dance (11am and 12:15pm). See and learn about animals from the Pacific Rim region, enjoy arts & crafts, and more!
Wednesday, January 29th
Under the auspices of the SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Choy Suns will grace Chinatown and pass out thousands of “Lai Sees” to eagerly waiting children.
Saturday, February 2nd @ La Fenix (1950 Mission St, San Francisco)
Join Youth Art Exchange as we welcome the Lunar New Year with a free celebration for all ages! Gather for an afternoon of festive activities, cultural performances, and community connection. Bring friends and family to share in this joyful event and celebrate the Lunar New Year together.
Saturday, February 8th @ Davie's Symphony Hall
Welcome the Year of the Serpent with the San Francisco Symphony! Join us for the 25th anniversary of this beloved annual celebration of music and community at Davies Symphony Hall. The evening begins with preconcert lobby festivities and entertainment. The concert draws upon a wide range of Asian traditions, spotlighting vibrant artists and repertoire to commemorate the holiday. Dinner sponsors will enjoy an enhanced experience with a preconcert reception and celebratory post concert banquet dinner.
Saturday, February 8th @ Betty Ann Ong Recreation Center, 1199 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
In 1995, retired Francisco Middle School Principal, Kenny Lee wanted to create a basketball tournament that was reminiscent of his childhood days growing up in SF Chinatown. His hopes were to provide kids an opportunity to return to their roots, or the roots of their parents or even their grandparents. After 29 years, the Jamboree continues to draw student-athletes back to Chinatown with alumni lending their time as volunteers and providing support to the next generation of youth.
Friday, February 14th
The beautiful, talented, and inspirational young women from throughout the United States, come to San Francisco during Chinese New Year to compete for scholarships and prizes in the annual Miss Chinatown USA Pageant. Each year’s winners become goodwill ambassadors for the Chinese community throughout the new lunar year.
Saturday, February 15th, starting at 2nd and Market Streets, going around Union Square, and ending at Kearny Street & Columbus Ave.
Named one of the top ten Parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association and USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice award, the Alaska Airlines Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining night illuminated Parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating Chinese New Year outside of Asia.
Saturday & Sunday, February 15th and 16th @Grant between California to Broadway
The SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce has activities and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and much more at the entertainment stage in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown.
Sunday, Mar 2 Chinatown YMCA Run/Walk:
The Chinatown YMCA, in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, is holding its 47th annual “Chinese New Year Run” in 2025.
