Lunar New Year Shopping Market  

Saturday & Sunday January 18th & 19th, January 25th & 26th @ Waverly Place 

More information is coming soon.

SF Art Week  

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 Lunar New Year with the Library 

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.  

Richmond District Lunar New Year Parade 

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. 

Flower Market Fair 

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. 

SF Zoo Lunar New Year Celebration

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! 

Chinese New Year Celebration & Choy Sun Doe

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.  

Youth Art Exchange Lunar New Year Celebration 

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. 

Lunar New Year at the Symphony

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. 

Basketball Jamboree

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.  

Sunset Lunar New Year Festival 

Sunday, February 9th

The Sunset Lunar New Year Festival is on Sunday February 9, 2025 from 9am to 2pm. For the past few years, the Sunset Lunar New Year Festival been celebrated to welcome the new year with activities, makers and vendors, and performances. 

Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant & Coronation Ball

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, Feb 15 Chinese New Year Parade

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.  

Community Street Fair 

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. 

Our culturally distinct and beautiful neighborhoods are what make San Francisco! Experience them through these special "Perfect Days" or go off on your own to enjoy your own perfect experiences of this world-class city.

Have a "Perfect Day" to stock up on everything you need for Lunar New Year.