Lunar New Year Family Fun in Marin and the Bay Area
In February, the Year of the Rabbit comes to an end and the Year of the Dragon begins! The Lunar New Year starts on Saturday, February 10.
As with many major holidays, there's plenty of family fun to be found in Marin County and all over the San Francisco Bay Area, ranging from a family-friendly Lunar New Year Festival at Mill Valley's Terra School on Saturday, February 3 to the big Alaska Airlines Chinese New Year Parade in downtown San Francisco on Saturday, February 24.
Here are fun family Lunar New Year events not to miss in Marin and the Bay Area:
Saturday, January 27, 1–1:30 pm
Watch the Sonoma Vietnamese Association Lion Dance Team as they welcome the Lunar New Year.
Saturday, January 27, 1–3 pm
Join the Museum of Sonoma County and the RECA for a celebration featuring lion dances, traditional Chinese music, a traditional tea ceremony, and a Xinjiang performance.
Saturday, February 3, 10 am–6 pm & Sunday, February 4, 9 am–6 pm
Held on the weekend before Chinese New Year Day, the Flower Fair is the place to come to purchase fresh flowers, fruits, candies and brand new supplies for the home to begin the new lunar year.
Saturday, February 3, 10 am–1 pm
Ring in the year of the Dragon and experience the artistry of multicultural performances, indulge in authentic Asian delicacies, and more.
Saturday, February 3, 10 am–2 pm
The Redwood Empire Chinese Association presents the wonders and joy of the Lunar New Year at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County!
Sunday, February 3, noon–3 pm
Create bead embroidery artworks inspired by the Year of the Dragon and other cultural symbols associated with the Lunar New Year.
Thursday, February 8, 4–5 pm
Join us for a special Lunar New Year celebration of Chinese acrobatics with Wayne Huey of Red Panda Acrobats.
Saturday, February 10, 10 am–noon
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with free carousel rides and a themed craft activity.
Saturday, February 10, 1–3 pm
Jack London Square will be celebrating the “Year of the Dragon” with a fun-filled, free Lunar New Year event.
Saturday, 10, 1–1:45 pm
Celebrate with Marin Chinese Cultural Association as the Lion Dance Team performs traditional Lion Dances for Lunar New Year.
Sunday, February 11, 11 am–2 pm
Get into the spirit and welcome the Year of the Dragon at the SF Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park.
Saturday, February 17, 11 am–noon
Join the incredible Marin Chinese Cultural Association's Lion Dance Team as it celebrates the Year of the Dragon!
Sunday, February 17, 11 am–4 pm
Ring in the Year of the Dragon on OMCA's campus with activities, live performances, food, and more!
Saturday, February 17, 2:30 pm
This Laurel tradition returns with a procession led by Sifu "Master" Lacy of the Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Academy of Fremont as they welcome the Year of the Dragon.
Sunday, February 17, 5–8:30 pm
Celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a dinner and great performances by the China Dance School & Theatre, MCCA's amazing Lion Dancers, and more.
Sunday, February 18, 11 am–1 pm
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at the 2nd annual Chinese New Year Parade in Oakland's Chinatown.
Sunday, February 18, 1:30-2:30 pm
Come help the Marin Chinese Cultural Association Lion Dance Team celebrate the Year of the Dragon!
Saturday, February 24, 10 am–4:30 pm & Sunday, February 25, 9 am–5 pm
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s exhilarating Chinatown during one of the community’s most exciting times of the year.
Saturday, February 24, 5:15–8 pm
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 the Lunar New Year outside of Asia.
