Autumn Moon Festivals around the Bay Area
/ Ronnie SharpeLooking for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the season? The Bay Area is full of vibrant Autumn Moon Festivals this fall, offering a perfect mix of cultural traditions, delicious food, colorful lanterns and exciting performances for all ages. These festivals are a great way to learn about Asian heritage while enjoying music, crafts and mooncakes together. Whether you're exploring lion dances or making your own lantern, there's something magical for every member of the family!
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday. On this day, the whole family reunites to have a happy time, and they can also go out together to enjoy the moon and eat moon cakes.
Join us for nonstop entertainment, food vendors, mooncakes, kids activities, lion dancing, and much more!
The Exhibition helps promote and preserve the arts and culture of the Southeast Asian American communities in San Francisco, specifically highlighting the Indo-Chinese refugee communities which have a long history in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco.
Come celebrate community, culture, and connection with us as we light up Oakland Little Saigon together.
One of the most cherished celebrations across Asia, the Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions, gratitude, and gathering beneath the full moon. Traditionally celebrated with mooncakes, lanterns, music, and cultural performances, the festival honors the harvest season and the spirit of togetherness.
Celebrate the magic of the Autumn Moon Festival with a fun-filled day perfect for kids and families!
Join families from across the Bay Area for a day of cultural performances, wellness experiences, meditation, traditional arts, food, children’s activities, and community connection. This is a FREE family-friendly community festival. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or faith.
We’re so excited to bring back Teacher Vita Hsieh for a song-filled and fun-filled Midautumn Celebration.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Many Moons Festival—a vibrant celebration of Asian American, South and Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander traditions and contemporary culture.
Please join SFYBA and Sunset Choreographers as we host the inaugural Sunset Mid-Autumn Dance Festival.
We’re over the harvest moon to welcome your family into a seasonal celebration bursting with autumn magic, vibrant colors, and cozy fall vibes. Gather with us under the turning trees for hands-on arts & crafts, warm seasonal flavors, nature-inspired activities, and magical fall festivities!
We hold our annual Otsukimi moon-viewing party on the Sunday closest to the full harvest moon each October, held at the Gardens at Lake Merritt.
