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2025 Free Rides at Winter Wonderland | Downtown San Jose

November 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

San Jose Winter Wonderland

Free Rides between 4pm – 6pm on Nov. 28, 2025.

The family amusement area on Park Avenue, between Market Street and Almaden Boulevard, next to the Tech Interactive, offers a festive arcade of fun and entertainment.

Also, amusement rides will stretch down the Paseo de San Antonio between Market Street and First Street.

*All times are subject to change due to weather conditions. | Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com | Image credit/image STOCK PHOTO

Free
201 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Free Admission for Lunar New Year | San Mateo County History Museum

February 28, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

chinese new year events for kids on celebratefamily.us

The San Mateo County History Museum will celebrate the Lunar New Year on February 28, 2026 from 11 am – 4 pm, joining in Redwood City’s annual celebration of the Asian Lunar New Year. 

Outdoor performances on Courthouse Square and indoor activities within the History Museum will be free to the public. 

Children’s activities within the History Museum will include making traditional New Year’s red envelopes, writing lucky symbols in Chinese calligraphy, making paper lanterns, learning to use chopsticks, adding with an abacus and playing folkloric games.

Please double check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.

Free
2200 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA United States

2025 Chinese New Year Parade | SF Chinatown

February 15, 2025 @ 5:15 pm – 8:00 pm

San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade

The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade is the highlight event of the annual Chinese New Year celebrations in San Francisco. 

The San Francisco Chinese New Year celebration is now the largest Asian event in North America as well as the largest general market event in Northern California. The celebration includes two major fairs, the Chinese New Year Flower Fair and Chinatown Community Street Fair. All the festivities culminate with Chinese New Year Parade.

Nowhere in the world will you see a lunar new year parade with more gorgeous floats, elaborate costumes, ferocious lions, and exploding firecrackers.

Sit along the parade route or secure your seat by purchasing Bleacher Seats in advance.

Please double check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.

Free Tickets are for sale for bleacher seats.
50 Walter U Lum Pl
San Francisco, CA 94108
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2025 National Parks – Free Admission MLK, Jr. Birthday

January 20, 2025 All day

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better with several fee-free days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees.*

Here’s a tip – many of your 400 national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee. So start Planning Your Visit! Click here to find a park.

Did you know that fourth graders and their families get free admission to federal public lands courtesy of the US Dept. of the Interior?  Check out Every Kid in a Park on Silicon Valley Mom.

Did you know that fourth graders and their families get free admission to federal public lands courtesy of the US Dept. of the Interior?  Check out Every Kid in a Park on Silicon Valley Mom.

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession, and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

Double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed.

Image credit/image courtesy of US National Park Service

Free
121 Bernal Rd, Ste 80 #1044
CF San Jose, CA 95119 United States

Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade at Emeryville City Hall

December 5, 2025 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Things to do for families in the Bay area Christmas 2025

Join us for the Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

Event Highlights

  • Live Music & Performances
  • Sweet Treats
  • Family Fun
  • Car-Free Parade

Parade Activities – Bike, Scoot, Skate, & Walk Parade

Enjoy festive performances and treats before the tree lighting and once you arrive at Bay Street!

All ages and families are welcome to join the parade—bring your bikes, scooters, skates, or simply walk!

Free
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608 USA
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