SF Art Week  

January 17 – 25 

For the 3rd 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. 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 horse.

Richmond District Lunar New Year Parade

Saturday, February 7, along Balboa Street (35th Ave to 40th Ave) 

The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, strength, and forward momentum. Inspired by this, “Super Horse – Super Hope” celebrates the Richmond District’s shared aspirations for a brighter year ahead. Just as the horse gallops with vitality and determination, this event invites schools, community-based organizations (CBOs), and community groups to bring joy, creativity, and festive spirit to families and neighbors throughout the Richmond District.

TẾT Lunar New Year Street Festival

Saturday, February 7, Larkin/O'Farrel & Eddy Street

Welcome the new year with the Southeast Asian Community Center for a FREE community event celebration featuring cultural performances, traditional rituals, delicious food, and family-friendly activities.

Flower Market Fair 

Saturday & Sunday, February 14 & 15 @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. 

Chinese New Year Celebration & Choy Sun Doe

Tuesday, February 17

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.  

Lunar New Year Celebration on Ocean Avenue

Saturday, February 28, from 12–3 PM at Unity Plaza

Join as Ocean Avenue comes together to celebrate the Year of the Horse. This family-friendly event will feature cultural performances, arts and crafts, goodies, community resources, and local vendors.

Vendor registration is open until February 11 for organizations interested in tabling and sharing resources at the event. Participating vendors will be provided with a tent, table, chairs, and complimentary lunch. Registration link: Vendor registration.

Lunar New Year at the Symphony

Saturday, February 28 @ Davie's Symphony Hall

Join the San Francisco Symphony for its Year of the Horse celebration at Davies Symphony Hall, a joyful Lunar New Year tradition honoring the Asian cultures that shape our vibrant Bay Area community.

Basketball Jamboree

Saturday, February 28 @ 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 30 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.  

Chinatown YMCA Run

Sunday, March 15

The Chinatown YMCA, in San Francisco’s historic Chinatown, is holding its 48th annual “Chinese New Year Run” in 2026.

Chinese New Year Parade

Saturday, March 7

The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Horse, will be on Saturday, March 7, 2026 and starts at 5:15 PM. The parade starts off at 2nd and Market Streets, goes around Union Square and ends at Kearny Street & Columbus Ave. It is a free event for all to attend.

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, March 7 and 8 @Grant between California to Broadway

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. You will find over 120 booths and concessions making this a shopper’s paradise. Enjoy Chinese folk dancing, opera, drumming and much more at the entertainment stage in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown.  

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.