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Explore San Francisco Chinatown at Our November 14 Mural Tour & Street Cleaning Event

Family in orange safety vests and hats pose with trash bags in front of a Bruce Lee mural on a brick street.

Looking for a fun, free community event in San Francisco Chinatown? Join Charity Cultural Services Center (CCSC) on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM for our upcoming Chinatown Mural Tour & Street Cleaning, featuring a guided walking tour, community volunteer activities, free local food and live cultural entertainment.


Organized in partnership with Refuse Refuse and supported by Avenue Greenlight, this event is a unique opportunity to explore Chinatown's vibrant public art, learn about the neighborhood's history and culture and help keep our streets clean and welcoming.


Discover the Murals and History of San Francisco Chinatown


San Francisco Chinatown is known for its rich cultural heritage, historic streets and colorful public art. Throughout the neighborhood, murals celebrate Chinese American history, cultural traditions and the people who have shaped the community over generations.


Our guided Chinatown mural tour takes participants through the neighborhood to discover these works of art and learn about the stories behind them. From murals honoring influential historical figures to artwork celebrating Chinatown's identity, each stop offers an opportunity to see the neighborhood from a different perspective.


Volunteers in orange safety vests collect trash in a narrow alley strung with red lanterns, with murals and buildings nearby.

Whether you're a longtime San Francisco resident or visiting Chinatown for the first time, the tour offers a chance to appreciate the artistic and cultural contributions that make this

neighborhood so special.


Help Keep Chinatown Clean and Beautiful


Our Chinatown Mural Tour is more than a walking tour. It's also an opportunity to give back to the neighborhood through community street cleaning.


As participants explore Chinatown's murals, they'll also help collect litter along the route. By combining neighborhood beautification with cultural education, we hope to encourage greater community involvement and pride in our shared public spaces.


We're excited to continue working with Refuse Refuse, a San Francisco organization dedicated to bringing communities together to keep our city clean, and Avenue Greenlight, who funded this project. Through these partnerships, we can make street cleaning an enjoyable group activity while introducing more people to the importance of caring for their neighborhoods.


Celebrate Chinatown Culture with Free Food and Entertainment

Two women serve dumplings at a red-tablecloth food table under a MURAL PROJECT sign in a community room.

After the mural tour and street cleaning, participants are invited to gather for a community celebration featuring free food from local Chinatown restaurants and live cultural entertainment.


This portion of the event highlights another important part of our mission: supporting the people, businesses and cultural traditions that make Chinatown a vibrant community.


By featuring local restaurants and cultural performers, we hope to introduce participants to Chinatown's diverse food and artistic traditions while creating opportunities for neighbors, families and volunteers to connect.


Our previous Chinatown Mural Tour events have brought together residents, volunteers and visitors of different ages and backgrounds. We're looking forward to welcoming both returning participants and newcomers on November 14!


Chinatown Mural Tour & Street Cleaning: Event Details


Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Meeting Point: 836 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Admission: Free

Activities: Guided Chinatown mural tour, street cleaning, local food and cultural entertainment

Registration: Sign up here.


Join Us for a Day of Art, Culture and Community!


At CCSC, we believe that bringing people together through shared experiences helps build stronger, more connected communities. Our Chinatown Mural Tour & Street Cleaning events combine cultural appreciation, community service and neighborhood celebration in a way that's welcoming and accessible to everyone.


We invite you to join us on November 14 to discover Chinatown's murals, help beautify our neighborhood and enjoy a celebration of local food and culture.


We hope to see you there!

 
 
 

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