2025 Lunar New Year Together in Silicon Valley
2025-02-22 11:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ding Ding TV, 3350 Scott Boulevard #Building 54, Santa Clara, CA, 95054
Lunar New Year is a state holiday in California, and last year’s Celebrating Together event was a tremendous success. The 3rd Lunar New Year Silicon Valley is proudly organized by Ding Ding TV, Vietnamese in San Jose, Silicon Valley Community Media, BigBang Artwork, Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce, IndiaCurrents, PhuNuCali, and Philippine News Today.
This year, the 3rd Lunar New Year Together will take place on February 22nd at Ding Ding TV (3350 Scott Blvd., Building 54, Santa Clara, CA 95054) from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It’s a perfect opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a vibrant celebration.
The event features multicultural performances and art demonstrations by Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and American artists. Attendees can enjoy diverse Asian cuisine, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese dishes, kosher cuisine, and vegetarian options.
Families will find plenty of activities, including games for children prepared by the Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce. Cultural and arts booths will showcase crafts, clothing, and more. Kids can look forward to red envelopes filled with real money.
The event will also host the Civic Leadership Forum Silicon Valley, titled “Bring Communities Together to Stop Hate”.
Tickets are free but limited, so registration is required to secure a spot and ensure food availability. Your registration confirmation serves as a food coupon ticket.
Each person attending must register individually, meaning a family of four requires four separate email addresses for registration.
For questions, email info@DingDingTV.com. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of culture, unity, and joy!

Woven Stories 2025 – Silicon Valley Spring Festival Gala
2025-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA, CA, 95113
Woven Stories 2025 is a vibrant cross-cultural celebration honoring the Lunar New Year season in Silicon Valley. This exciting event brings together diverse communities to share traditions, art, and the rich tapestry of life’s many flavors, creating a symphony of culture and unity.

Lunar New Year Activities at Edge on the Square
2025-02-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-25 11:00 - 17:00 | Edge on the Square, 800 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with exciting activities and workshops! This free event is open to the public and offers a variety of creative and cultural experiences over the weekend.
Saturday, February 24th
Craft a collage lantern with the Children’s Creativity Museum from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, inspired by the vibrant lanterns of Chinatown. Witness the art of making Dragon’s Beard Candy with Dragon Papa from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, showcasing the 2,000-year-old dessert originating from the Han Dynasty.
Sunday, February 25th
Join Teo Octavia for a drop-in zine-making workshop from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, where creativity meets collective healing and joy. Renowned artist Leland Wong will showcase his dragon illustrations from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with lucky attendees taking home limited-edition pieces. Don’t miss another chance to see Dragon Papa’s artisanal candy-making demonstration from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Come and enjoy a weekend of culture, creativity, and community!

Lunar New Year Celebration Palo Alto
2026-01-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Mitchell Park, 600 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
Ring in the Year of the Fire Horse with a festive community celebration hosted by the Palo Alto City Library. The afternoon features a star-studded lineup of performers, including Stanford’s Mua Lac Hong, Palo Alto High School’s Kpop Dance Club (PALYCE), the Cornerstone School, and the Joyous Lion Dance Troupe. Families can also enjoy hands-on crafts, encounters with friends from the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, and light snacks. This event is free and ideal for children ages 3–11, though all are welcome. Note that seating is first-come, first-served due to space limits. For more information, click here.

2026 Silicon Valley Lunar New Year Together
2026-01-31 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-01 12:00 - 18:00 | 900 Lafayette St, 900 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
Kick off the Year of the Horse and the Super Bowl celebration week at the largest multicultural Lunar New Year festival in Silicon Valley! This massive street fair features over 300 food and art vendors, live cultural performances, and family-friendly activities. Designed to celebrate diversity and community pride, it's a vibrant gathering that brings together various Asian cultures for a weekend of festivity. For more information, click here.

2026 Chinese New Year Gala at Stanford
2026-02-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Stanford Memorial Auditorium, 551 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305
Join the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Stanford (ACSSS) for their premier annual celebration of the Lunar New Year. To ring in the Year of the Horse, this grand gala features a diverse showcase of traditional and modern performances, including music, dance, and cultural storytelling. It is a wonderful opportunity for students, families, and the local community to gather for an evening of joy, unity, and excitement in the historic Memorial Auditorium. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Fleurs de Villes LUNAIRE
2026-02-11 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-15 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-16 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 21:00 | Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, 95050
Experience a breathtaking fusion of fashion and floral art at the Fleurs de Villes LUNAIRE exhibit. This world-renowned showcase features life-sized mannequins dressed in elaborate "floral couture" designed by local florists to honor Lunar New Year traditions. It is an elegant, visually stunning gallery that winds through the luxury wing of the mall. For more information, click here.

SF Chinese New Year Parade & Festival
2026-02-14, 2026-02-15, 2026-02-16, 2026-02-17, 2026-02-18, 2026-02-19, 2026-02-20, 2026-02-21 and 1 more date | Downtown San Francisco
The 2026 San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade, celebrating the Year of the Horse, spans several weeks of vibrant cultural festivities from mid-February through early March. The celebration includes:

Zodiac On Parade (January 31 – March 8, 2026) – Colorful zodiac statues are displayed throughout San Francisco, celebrating the Year of the Horse.
Flower Market Fair (February 14–15) – Chinatown streets come alive with fresh flowers, festive decorations, and New Year traditions.
Choy Sun Doe (Day of the God of Wealth) (February 17) – Red envelopes are distributed to children to welcome prosperity for the year ahead.
Chinatown YMCA Run (March 1) – A community run celebrating health, culture, and neighborhood spirit.
Miss Chinatown USA Pageant (March 6) – A long-standing cultural tradition honoring leadership, heritage, and community involvement.
Community Street Fair (March 7–8) – A massive weekend fair featuring acrobats, folk art, food vendors, and live entertainment.
Night Parade (March 7, evening) – The iconic illuminated parade winds through downtown with elaborate floats and the 288-foot Golden Dragon to ring in 2026.

For more information, click here.

San Jose Lunar New Year: Tết Festival
2026-02-20 15:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-21 11:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-22 11:00 - 22:00 | Eastridge Center, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA, 95122
UStar Productions presents the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết) Festival in the region. This massive three-day outdoor event features a carnival with rides, a 3D theme park for photos, a Miss Vietnam California pageant, and a live singing contest. With food booths offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine and non-stop entertainment, it is the heart of the South Bay's Lunar New Year celebrations. Admission and parking are free. For more information, click here.

Santana Row Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128, United States
Join NBC Bay Area and the Santana Row community to celebrate the Year of the Horse in style. Enjoy the crashing cymbals and drumbeats of traditional lion dances, along with cultural performances and arts and crafts for the whole family. Be sure to stop by Sugarfina to pick up a surprise red envelope filled with gifts and exclusive offers (while supplies last!). For more information, click here.

Community Day: Lunar New Year at SJMA
2026-02-21 11:00 - 16:00 | San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St, San Jose, CA, 95113
Welcome the Year of the Horse with a day of art, tradition, and community at the San José Museum of Art. This free community day features hands-on art-making activities, cultural demonstrations, and live performances throughout the museum. It’s a contemporary, multigenerational celebration that honors global and local Lunar New Year traditions.
For more information, click here.

"Our Hearts, Our Home": CPAA Spring Festival Celebration 2026
2026-02-22 19:00 | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Boulevard, San Jose, CA, CA, 95113
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Chinese Performing Arts of America's 17th Annual Spring Festival Gala. This signature event brings together artists, families, and communities across Silicon Valley for an evening of breathtaking dance, live music, and multicultural performances honoring the Year of the Horse. A joyful celebration filled with tradition, culture, and the spirit of new beginnings.

Purchase tickets at cpaasv.org.
