Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival

Millbrae's Japanese Culture Festival returns Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, 1 Library Avenue. The day mixes Japanese and Japanese American food, stage performances, exhibits, and hands-on demos for Millbrae and neighboring cities.

Tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, and family games usually share the plaza with beer and sake for adults. The plaza sits next to the library, which keeps the footprint walkable once you park or take Caltrain to Millbrae.

Admission is not priced on the festival homepage, so confirm free-vs-fee status closer to the date if that changes your plan. Bring cash and card for food vendors, and a light layer for the outdoor plaza.