Silicon Valley Realtor Nancy Dinshaw

Community Lunar New Year Festival
2025-02-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco Bay University, 161 Mission Falls Ct, Fremont, CA, 94539
This free community event will celebrate the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Tet Festival & Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-07 15:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-08 11:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-09 11:00 - 23:00 | East Ridge Mall, 2200 Eastridge Loop (Former Sears parking area), San Jose, CA, 95122
Join the largest Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose at Eastridge Mall for an unforgettable weekend of live music, cultural performances, carnival rides, lion dances, food vendors, games, and much more. The festival will take place from February 7 to February 9, 2025. On February 7, the event runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, while on February 8 and 9, it runs from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
The festival will be held at Eastridge Mall, located at 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, in the former Sears parking area.
Visitors can explore 3D photo parks, enjoy the work of local artists, and experience endless fun for the entire family. Admission is free, so don’t miss this incredible celebration!

Chinatown Street Fair
2025-02-15 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Chinatown San Francisco, Stockton St Tunnel, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Explore Chinese cultural arts, including folk dancing, opera, drumming, and more, on the entertainment stage at Pacific Street below Grant Avenue. With over 120 booths and concessions, the fair is a shopper’s paradise. Bring the family for photos with giant puppets, dragons, and memorable parade artifacts.
The 2025 Chinese New Year Community Street Fair takes place on Saturday, February 15, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday, February 16, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chinatown, San Francisco. Admission is free, and the fair stretches across Grant Avenue (from California to Broadway) and Washington, Jackson, and Pacific Streets (between Stockton and Kearny).
The Chinese New Year Parade, featuring elaborate floats, lion dancers, folk performers, marching bands, and the stunning 288-foot-long Golden Dragon, will be held on Saturday, February 15, from 5:15 PM to 8:00 PM, starting at Market and Second Streets and ending at Kearny and Jackson. Don’t miss this spectacular celebration!

San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
2025-02-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Chinatown San Francisco, Stockton St Tunnel, San Francisco, CA, 94108
This year’s parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake, features nearly 100 groups, including dazzling floats, elaborate costumes, lion dances, firecrackers, and the spectacular 288-foot Golden Dragon, carried by over 180 members of White Crane martial arts group.
The parade starts at 5:15 PM at 2nd and Market Streets, circles Union Square, and ends at Kearny Street & Columbus Avenue, covering a 1.3-mile route. Admission is free for standing room, while bleacher seating starts at $45, with premium seating options like Section A1 at $65 (covered by a canopy) and Section E3 at $75 (closest to Union Square and includes a gift bag).
The event concludes with a small fireworks display at Union Square and runs rain or shine. Public transportation is strongly recommended, as streets will be busy and parking limited. Arrive early to secure your spot along the route or purchase tickets for reserved seating to ensure the best view.

2025 Lunar New Year Together in Silicon Valley
2025-02-22 11:30 - 16:00 | 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!

Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival
2025-03-11 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-14 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-15 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-16 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-18 18:00 - 22:00 and 2 more dates | California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San Jose, CA, 95113
Experience the intersection of film and innovation at this annual festival in San Jose and Redwood City. Enjoy over 130 world or U.S. premieres, workshops, and special events showcasing the latest cinematic arts and technology. Please visit the official Cinequest website for a comprehensive list of venues and the full event schedule.

San Jose Shamrock Run/Walk and Leprechaun Chase Kids Run
2025-03-15 08:00 | San Pedro Square Market, 87 North San Pedro Street, San Jose, CA, 95110
Benefiting the San Jose-Dublin Sister City scholarship program, the run starts and finishes at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose. Run or walk, then enjoy post-race parties at O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub featuring live music and Irish entertainment.

For more information and registration, visit www.sanjoseshamrockrun.com. Tickets are $23.39-$71.53.

174th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade
2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | 2nd & Market Street, 2nd & Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94014
Celebrate Irish culture at this free event on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The parade starts at 2nd & Market Street and marches to Civic Center Plaza. The annual parade showcases Irish culture with colorful floats, live music, and traditional Irish dancing.
Check Facebook for updates, as details may change.

Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Festival
2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 94568
No passport needed—experience the Emerald Isle right in Dublin! Enjoy three stages of Irish music and dance, authentic Irish food and drinks, an Irish Marketplace, roaming leprechauns and bagpipers, carnival rides, and an Irish Tea Cottage. Don’t miss this festive celebration! Event occurs over two days March 15th & 16th from 10am-5pm.

Holi Fest 2025
2025-03-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA, 95110
Holi Fest 2025, hosted by AIA, will bring color, music, and culture to Discovery Meadow in San Jose on Saturday, March 15th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As downtown San Jose’s largest Festival of Colors, it will feature Bollywood dance music, color throwing, live performances, and food stalls. This vibrant celebration of Hindu culture and unity promises a day of fun, energy, and unforgettable memories.

Holi Party - Color Festival 2025
2025-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown San Jose, 70 S Almaden Ave, San Jose, CA, 95113
Join an open-air celebration filled with non-stop music, dance, and color play. Enjoy top DJs spinning Bollywood and EDM beats, live performances, and a variety of cultural activities and food stalls

Spring Fling Wine Stroll
2025-03-20 05:00 - 19:30 | Santana Row Park, 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, 95128, United States
Guests are invited to stroll The Row while enjoying wine and lite bites inside 15 Santana Row shops and restaurants. Tickets are $50 and include a signature Santana Row wine glass, wine tastings from Livermore Valley wineries, lite bites, exclusive shopping incentives, live music, and more.
A portion of the ticket sales will benefit Hunger at Home, a leader in the fight against food insecurity in Silicon Valley. While tens of thousands of pounds of food are discarded daily, one in four people in the community experiences hunger.
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
For more information, contact the Santana Row Concierge at 408-551-4611.

Hanami at Hakone - Night Viewing
2025-03-20 17:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-21 17:30 - 21:30 | Hakone Estate and Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA, 95070
From Thursday, March 20, to Friday, April 11, 2025, visitors can experience evening cherry blossom viewings. Specific dates are subject to change based on weather conditions; it's recommended to check Hakone's official website for the latest information.
