Autumn Moon Festival
Sunday, September 27, 2026 September 27, 2026 Stanford Court
The Autumn Moon Festival is one of Chinatown's most cherished community events, celebrating a time of gratitude and family reunion. Spanning several blocks of the neighborhood's main thoroughfare, the festival offers a rich tapestry of multicultural entertainment and traditional Chinese arts.
Festival Highlights:
- Grand Parade: Witness the spectacular opening parade featuring traditional lion and dragon dances, colorful costumes, and local marching bands.
- Lantern Village: Marvel at the beautiful displays of traditional lanterns that line the streets, a symbolic tradition that brightens the path to prosperity.
- Authentic Flavors: Indulge in seasonal mooncakes—sweet pastries filled with lotus seed or bean paste—along with a wide array of street food from local Chinatown favorites like Eastern Bakery Click to open side panel for more information and Yee's Restaurant Click to open side panel for more information .
- Multicultural Stages: Enjoy non-stop entertainment including martial arts demonstrations, Chinese opera, traditional music, and contemporary dance performances.
- Family Fun: The festival features a dedicated children's area with hands-on arts and crafts, face painting, and interactive storytelling.
