Museum of Riverside

Moon Festival

Celebrate Chinese Culture Underneath a Full Moon

15th Annual  Moon Festival

Friday, September 13, 2019  | 6 - 8 p.m.
Free | Heritage House | 8193 Magnolia Ave., Riverside CA 92504

The Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is a traditional holiday celebrated in China and other Asian countries, dating to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.). It's celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month in the Chinese calendar when the moon is at its fullest and brightest of the year. It's a family holiday much like Thanksgiving in the United States. Families gather to watch the full moon rise and enjoy pastries made specifically for the event called “moon cakes.” Take part in this special evening including Chinese storytelling, traditional songs, and crafts and games. Try a traditional mooncake and view the moon through a high-powered telescope, courtesy of the Riverside Astronomical Society. For more information about Heritage House, click here.

The Festival is done in partnership with Riverside Huaxia Chinese School and Riverside Astronomical Society

Event Parking: Due to limited parking at the Heritage House, please plan to park on the street or across the street at the FSA building. Please note that the parking gate will be locked after 8:30 p.m.