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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with family-friendly activities. Photo courtesy of the Oakland County Museum of Art
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2/14/24 - By Sandra Lee

Happy Presidents Day weekend! We're in for a long weekend of fun at historic lengths. Much of the holiday weekend action is taking place in San Jose. The San Jose Lunar New Year-Tet Festival is happening all weekend. There's a Lunar New Year Community Day at the San Jose Museum of Art. Plus, Hello from Japan! is a brand-new exhibit opening at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. 

Don't miss more Lunar New Year festivities in San Francisco this weekend at Ghirardelli Square, and weekend-long celebrations in Chinatown from the Chinese Historical Society of America, which includes free admission to their Bruce Lee exhibit. 

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Play on the streets of Japan in the new Hello from Japan! exhibit. Photo courtesy of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Play on the streets of Japan in the new Hello from Japan! exhibit. Photo courtesy of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Best Things To Do Presidents Day Weekend in San Francisco with Kids

Penguin Valentines

San Francisco
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
See African penguins line their nests (great for pair bonding) with felt hearts at the Cal Academy for this adorable annual tradition. Learn about the important husbandry work done by the Steinhart Aquarium biologists and get in the Valentine's Day spirit.  READ MORE

Black History Month Celebration

San Francisco - FREE
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Join the community in Thrive City for its annual Black History Month Celebration presented by Waymo. Enjoy live entertainment from Queen Iminah & AAFE Kids and Diamano Coura West African Dance Company. In addition, stop by the Black History 101 Mobile Museum’s immersive Music of the Movement exhibit which delves into the powerful impact of music on the social, cultural, and political movements of the Black experience in America. The exhibit showcases the rich history and legacy of Black music, highlighting the resilience and contributions of Black people in the... READ MORE

Seussical

San Jose
Opens Friday, February 16, 2024
The Cat and the Hat crew are back and Horton needs to protect the Who's from a world of danger, while also protecting an abandoned egg. The power of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are tested in this fun musical production for the whole family.  READ MORE

CHSA’s SF Lunar New Year Celebration

San Francisco - FREE
Friday - Sunday, February 16 - 18, 2024
The Chinese Historical Society of America is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a very special Year of the Dragon weekend celebration. As the Year of the Dragon awakens, join the festivities that include lion dances, an arts and crafts calligraphy station, and free admission to the We Are Bruce Lee exhibit. READ MORE

San Jose Lunar New Year-Tet Festival

San Jose - FREE
Friday - Sunday, February 16 - 18, 2024
Join the community for the largest Vietnamese Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose. Families can enjoy lucky money and gifts, live entertainment, lion dancers, a student talent contest, contests for children and adults, a visit from Miss Vietnam California, fashion show, magic show, carnival rides, games, exclusive food booths, local vendors, live DJ, and more!  READ MORE

23rd Annual Lunar New Year at OMCA: Year of the Dragon

Oakland
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Head over to OMCA on Sunday for all the festivities for the Lunar New Year and celebrations for the Year of the Dragon. Activities include family-friendly storytelling, hands-on activities for kids like paper lanterns and care cards for the elderly, and performances in music and dance.  READ MORE

Hello from Japan!

San Jose
Opens Saturday, February 17, 2024
Come play on the child-sized streets of Tokyo in the bustling modern Harajuku district - think “Hello Kitty” and “Pokemon.” You can sing karaoke, create a sushi masterpiece, and design charming kawaii mascots. READ MORE

Community Day: Lunar New Year

San Jose - FREE
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Community Day at the San Jose Museum of Art celebrates the Lunar New Year with art-making activities, cultural demonstrations, live performances, and more.  READ MORE

San Francisco Symphony Lunar New Year Concert

San Francisco
Saturday, February 17, 2024
The San Francisco Symphony is celebrating Lunar New Year with a musical performance for families. Conductor Mei-Ann Chen leads the orchestra through traditional and contemporary music to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. Pre-concert lobby festivities include entertainment and activities.  READ MORE

Aero Design Challenge

San Carlos - FREE
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Don't miss this hands-on, aerospace engineering experience for kids in grades 4-8. The 2.5-hour program explores concepts in aeronautics where kids can immerse themselves in invention lab glider experiments and flight simulation, and then join a small team to construct, test, improve, and even presents a model glider.  READ MORE

Lunar New Year at the SF Zoo

San Francisco
Saturday - Monday, February 17 - 19, 2024
The San Francisco Zoo is hosting a fun celebration for the Year of the Dragon! Families can go on a zodiac scavenger hunt through the zoo and learn fun facts about the animals on the Chinese calendar. READ MORE

2024 Lunar New Year Celebration with Palette Tea House

San Francisco - FREE
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Families can head over to Ghiradelli Square in San Francisco to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Lion dances, dumpling-making demonstrations, a fortune teller, and a dragon's beard candy live demo.  READ MORE

Bay Area Discovery Museum Presidents Day

Sausalito
Monday, February 19, 2024
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is open for Presidents Day and features exhibits for children six months to eight years old. With different themes, special events, and the beautiful backdrop of the Bay.  READ MORE

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