# Event Details - **Event Name**: Chinatown SF Neon Walking Tour 10/17 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Walk with us to find the glowing neon signs and forgotten ghost signs of Chinatown, back alleys and backstories included.About this EventThis tour includes some of the oldest signs in the city and although they may no longer light up, it is a treasure hunt to discover these beautiful signs hidden in plain sight. We save the best for last: the glowing signs are at the end of the tour at twilight, featuring the Golden Star Radio sign on Clay Street, recently rstored throught the efforts of the California Historical Radio Society. Spend an evening with San Francisco Neon authors and photographers Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan. Tours feature local history with architectural and graphic design insights to San Francisco's unique legacy of surviving neon signs. Photography and a lively Q&A are encouraged. Be prepared to walk for approximately 1.5 hours, with rest stops.Reservations details: We'll email you all the details for your tour, including public transit and parking tips. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/27f7e390-a8da-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1053-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/280b6b90-a8da-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1105-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/283cdbd0-a8da-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1197-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/286ec140-a8da-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w886-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Vintage postcard of Grant Ave, collection of SF Neon. Photos above: Al Barna. Photo below by Charles Chapman: Neon walking tour group on Grant Ave in Chinatown, SF.Small Print: Please note that we reserve the right to change/cancel the tour due to obstructions, stormy weather, or insufficient reservations. Full refunds issued for canceled tours. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being, and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities; and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you join this group, and purchase tickets, and/or attend any San Francisco Neon events; it shall be conclusively presumed you understand and agree to this policy. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2881d410-a8da-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2893ae60-a8da-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w517-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/chinatown-sf-neon-walking-tour-10-17/100001994462909251 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Chinatown YMCA—on sidewalk - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.45, max: 37.05, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chinatown YMCA—on sidewalk - **lat**: 37.793206 - **long**: -122.40693440000001 - **full address**: Chinatown YMCA—on sidewalk, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Chinatown SF Neon Walking Tour 10/17 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5a6b2d0aae7c3addbfdf78cc498d2d91674d9d9980f3ccad772c665d38888019-rimg-w1200-h598-dc2c467c-gmir.jpg?v=1785137633 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Chinatown SF Neon Walking Tour 10/17 being held? - **A:** Chinatown SF Neon Walking Tour 10/17 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Chinatown YMCA—on sidewalk, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Chinatown SF Neon Walking Tour 10/17? - **A:** Chinatown SF Neon Walking Tour 10/17 is organized by San Francisco Neon. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Chinatown SF Neon Walking Tour 10/17 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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