September Travel to Local Multicultural Festivals

As the kids head back to school and summer draws to a close, world travel is probably the furtherest thing from your mind. Sure exotic vacations are fun, but luckily, the Bay Area is one of the most diverse areas in the country with an array of awesome festivals that celebrate various cultures from around the world. Skip the passport, hassle and jet lag and get ready to travel the world closer to home this September.  

SCOTLAND  

GREECE

BRAZIL

ITALY

EGYPT

MEXICO  

DENMARK

CHINA

San Francisco Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival

September 7 - 8
San Francisco

Two days of nonstop entertainment, parades, dancers, arts and crafts, food and drink, and live music on historic Grant Avenue at Washington Street in San Francisco. Free.

EL SALVADOR

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

KOREA

MEDIEVAL ENGLAND

AUSTRIA

GERMANY

CUBA

PALESTINE

PalestineCulture Day

September 14
Foster City

Cultural Entertainment & Workshops, Live Music, Dabkeh, Comedy, Kids’ Entertainment, Traditional Bazaar, Local Vendors, Authentic Foods including Falafel and Shawerma, Traditional Sweets, and more… Endless Fun For All Ages!!!

POLAND

HAWAII

September 21-22
Napa Valley Expo

Live entertainment, food, workshops, cultural exhibits and more. Best of all parking and admission are free! No tix required. Bring the ohana and enjoy some Aloha in the Napa Valley.

HONG KONG

Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival

September 28 - 29
Lake Merritt, Oakland

This two-day, admission-free festival brings a weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, delicious food, a variety of clothes and crafts vendors, and kid-friendly activities in Dragon Land where games and arts & crafts await.

JAPAN

AFRICA

Happy Travels