2026 Silicon Valley Lunar New Year Together
2026-02-01 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 7 more dates | 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.
